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Momma-sota Navigating Motherhood, One Momma at a time. I am Monica Eickman, the host and content creator of Momma-sota.

I am here to share with you the experiences, challenges, and meaningful memories that come with the beautiful journey of being a Momma. Through stories, tips, and heartfelt moments, I aim to connect with and support fellow moms as we navigate the ups and downs of motherhood together.

11/08/2025

Slow-Cooker Saturday: White Lasagna Soup Night! 🍲✨
The kind of cozy that hugs you from the inside 🤍
Creamy, cheesy, noodle-y goodness all in one bowl — aka the reason we love slow cooker season 😌🧡
Just set it, forget it, then show up with your spoon like the main character 🍽💫

Who’s making this next?? 🙋‍♀

Friday Funnies: 🤪☕At first I was like: “Let me research this. There must be a method.”Now I’m like: “We’re just gonna wi...
11/07/2025

Friday Funnies: 🤪☕
At first I was like: “Let me research this. There must be a method.”
Now I’m like: “We’re just gonna wing it and hope for the best.” 😂✨
Parenting Level: confidently confused but thriving anyway.
And honestly? The kids are fine. (I think. Probably. Maybe.) 😅🙃

11/06/2025

Throwback Thursday: 🚗👶💙
Back to when “buckling up” was his big kid achievement of the week 😆👏
Tiny hands… big confidence… and SO proud of that seatbelt click! ✨💪
Safety first and adorable always 🥹💛

11/06/2025

🎉 Weekly Roundup: Family Fun for All Ages

No tickets, no worries, just pure family fun! We’ve gathered the best free events happening this week across Minnesota, from creative workshops and outdoor adventures to community celebrations and live entertainment. 🌳🎶🎨

✨ Whether you’re planning a weekend outing or a quick after-school adventure, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

📍Save this post and tag your crew, because the best moments are the ones that don’t cost a thing. 💛

Follow for your weekly roundup of local events, hidden gems, and family-friendly fun across Minnesota! 👨‍👩‍👧‍

📅 Thursday, November 6
9:15-10:15am - Baby Caregiver Connection Hour With Hopkins ECFE, Hopkins Library, Hopkins 👶💬
9:30-10:00am - Baby Storytime, Maple Grove Library, Maple Grove 📚
9:30-10:00am - Baby Storytime, Golden Valley Library, Golden Valley 📚
9:30-11:30am - Open Turf Toddler Thursday, TCO Sports Garden, Vadnais Heights ⚽
10:00-10:30am - Stories With Bloomington ECFE, Oxboro Library, Bloomington 📖
10:00-10:30am - Family Storytime, Edina Library, Edina 👨‍👩‍👧
10:00-10:45am - Baby Storytime, Minnetonka Library, Minnetonka 👶
10:00-10:45am - Family Storytime, Plymouth Library, Plymouth 👨‍👩‍👧
10:00-11:00am - Connect and Play, Maple Plain Library, Maple Plain 🧩
10:00am-12:00pm - Como Little Explorers Thursday, Como Park Zoo & Conservatory, Saint Paul 🌿
10:15-10:45am - Family Storytime, Augsburg Park Library, Richfield 👨‍👩‍👧
10:30-11:00am - Family Storytime, Wayzata Library, Wayzata 👨‍👩‍👧
10:30-11:00am - Family Storytime, Hopkins Library, Hopkins 👨‍👩‍👧
10:30-11:00am - Baby Storytime, Maple Grove Library, Maple Grove 👶
10:30-11:00am - Family Storytime, Minneapolis Central Library, Minneapolis 👨‍👩‍👧
10:30-11:00am - Family Storytime, Golden Valley Library, Golden Valley 👨‍👩‍👧
10:30-11:00am - Gammelgarden Museum Children’s Storytime, Scandia 📚
10:30-11:00am - Kiddywampus Chanhassen Storytime, Chanhassen 📖
10:30-11:00am - Red Balloon Bookshop Storytime, Saint Paul 📕
10:30-11:00am - Tiny Tots Storytime, Big Hill Books, Minneapolis 🧸
10:30-11:30am - Edinborough Park Children’s Entertainment, Edina 🎭
12:00-1:00pm - Schubert Club Courtroom Concert, Landmark Center, Saint Paul 🎵
3:00-4:00pm - STEAM Activity With 4-H, Webber Park Library, Minneapolis 🔬
3:00-6:00pm - Elk River YMCA Indoor Farmers Market 🥕
3:00-8:00pm - American Swedish Institute Thursday Nights, Minneapolis 🇸🇪
3:30-4:30pm - Crafternoon for Kids, Minneapolis Central Library, Minneapolis 🎨
4:00-6:00pm - Chess Club, Nokomis Library, Minneapolis ♟️
4:00-8:00pm - Minnesota History Center Thursday Nights, St Paul 🏛️
4:30-6:00pm - Nature Trading Place, Nokomis Library, Minneapolis 🌿
5:00-6:00pm - Tween Time, Brooklyn Park Library, Brooklyn Park 🎲
5:00-9:00pm - Walker Art Center Thursday Nights, Minneapolis 🎨
6:00-7:00pm - Mendota Heights Elementary Tour de Rec: Open Basketball 🏀

📅 Friday, November 7
9:30-10:15am - Baby Storytime, Saint Louis Park Library, Saint Louis Park 👶
9:30-10:30am - Baby Storytime, Roosevelt Library, Minneapolis 👶
9:30-11:30am - Monday Forest School (message us for summer's rotating location) 🎶🌿
10:00-10:30am - PreK Friday, Plymouth Library, Plymouth 🎨
10:00-10:30am - Baby Storytime, Edina Library, Edina 👶
10:00-10:30am - Baby Storytime, Walker Library, Minneapolis 👶
10:00-10:30am - Family Storytime, Ridgedale Library, Minnetonka 👨‍👩‍👧
10:00-10:30am - Barnes & Noble Galleria Storytime, Edina 📚
10:00-11:00am - Connect and Play With ECFE / Conéctate y jugate con ECFE, North Regional Library, Minneapolis 🧩
10:00am-12:00pm - Minneapolis Central Library Chess Club, Minneapolis Central Library, Minneapolis ♟️
10:00am-12:00pm - Friday Kids Open Play at Ninth Street Soccer, Minneapolis ⚽
10:15-10:45am - Family Storytime, East Lake Library, Minneapolis 👨‍👩‍👧
10:15am-3:15pm - Mini Mia, Minneapolis Institute of Art 🖼️
10:30-11:15am - Family Storytime, Saint Louis Park Library, Saint Louis Park 👨‍👩‍👧
10:30-11:15am - Fri-Yay! Petite Concerts, Roseville Library 🎶
10:30-11:30am - Connect and Play, Minneapolis Central Library, Minneapolis 🧸
11:00-11:30am - Baby Storytime, Edina Library, Edina 👶
11:15-11:45am - Baby Storytime, East Lake Library, Minneapolis 👶
1:30-3:30pm - Minneapolis ECFE Community Family Play Time, Powderhorn Park 🧸
2:00-3:30pm - Game Club, North Regional Library, Minneapolis 🎮
2:30-4:30pm - LEGO® Lab, Saint Louis Park Library, Saint Louis Park 🧱
3:45-4:45pm - STEAM Activity, Roosevelt Library, Minneapolis 🔬
6:00-7:00pm - Forever Wild Family Friday, Lebanon Hills Regional Park, Eagan 🌲
7:00-9:00pm - Society of Puzzling People Meeting, Eat My Words Bookstore, Minneapolis 🧩

📅 Saturday, November 8
9:00am-12:00pm - Richfield Community Center Play Dates 🧸
9:30-10:00am - Baby Storytime, Maple Grove Library, Maple Grove 👶
9:30-11:30am - Connect and Play, Nokomis Library, Minneapolis 🧩
9:30-11:30am - Lowry Nature Center Fun for Families, Victoria 🌿
10:00-10:30am - Baby Storytime, Eden Prairie Library, Eden Prairie 👶
10:00-10:30am - Baby Storytime, Saint Anthony Library, Saint Anthony 👶
10:00-10:30am - Saturday Family Storytime, Ridgedale Library, Minnetonka 👨‍👩‍👧
10:00-10:45am - Music in Motion: How Do You Dance?, Excelsior Library, Excelsior 💃
10:00-11:00am - Family Storytime, Arvonne Fraser Library, Minneapolis 👨‍👩‍👧
10:00-11:00am - Saturday Story Hour, Avant Garden Bookstore, Anoka 📚
10:00-11:30am - Chess and LEGO® Play, Walker Library, Minneapolis ♟️🧱
10:00am-12:00pm - Connect and Play, Roosevelt Library, Minneapolis 🧸
10:00am-12:00pm - Mendota Heights City Hall Toy Swap 🧩
10:00am-12:00pm - Richfield Veterans Park Pumpkin Smash 🎃
10:00am-1:00pm - Mill City Indoor Farmers Market, Minneapolis 🥕
10:00am-1:00pm - Nature Rocks! Outdoor Center Open House, Eden Prairie Outdoor Center 🌳
10:00am-2:00pm - Minnesota State Capitol Tours, Saint Paul 🏛️
10:30-11:30am - Family Storytime, Webber Park Library, Minneapolis 👨‍👩‍👧
10:30-11:30am - Connect and Play, Minneapolis Central Library, Minneapolis 🧩
10:30am-12:00pm - Family Fundays: Beavers, North Mississippi Regional Park, Minneapolis 🦫
10:45-11:30am - First Chapter Storytime, Next Chapter Booksellers, Saint Paul 📖
11:00am-12:00pm - Saturday Vibe: Family Concert, George Latimer Central Library, Saint Paul 🎶
11:00am-4:00pm - Plymouth Community Center & K.U.B.E. Indoor Playground Environmental Fair 🌎
11:30am-1:30pm - Safe Hands Rescue Meet and Greet, Diamond Lake Lutheran Church, Minneapolis 🐾
12:00-4:00pm - Fix-It Clinic, Central Lutheran Church, Minneapolis 🔧
1:00-4:00pm - Weekly Pond House Living History Program, Pond-Dakota Mission Park, Bloomington 🏠
2:00-3:00pm - A Crayon’s Story, Minneapolis Central Library, Minneapolis 🎭
3:00-6:00pm - Inner City Tennis Super Saturdays, Minneapolis 🎾
4:00-9:00pm - Richfield Community Center Board Game Night 🎲

📅 Sunday, November 9
10:00am-12:00pm - Nature Discovery Day: Fall Leaves, Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge, Bloomington 🍂
10:00am-5:00pm - MIA Family Day, Minneapolis Institute of Art 🖼️
12:00-4:00pm - Afternoon at the Landmark Center, Saint Paul 🎶
12:00-5:00pm - Great River Water Park Swim Sundays, Saint Paul 💦
12:00-5:00pm - Roseville Library Open Game Room 🎲
1:00-3:00pm - Eastman Nature Center Funday Sunday, Maple Grove 🌿
1:00-3:00pm - Mississippi Gateway Regional Park Gateway Family Fun Day, Brooklyn Park 🌉
1:00-3:00pm - Silverwood Park Puppet Art Adventures, Saint Anthony 🎭
2:00-2:45pm - Junior Jams: Music Exploration for Families, North Regional Library, Minneapolis 🎶
3:00-4:00pm - Richardson Nature Center Family Fun Day, Bloomington 🌳
3:00-4:30pm - Let’s Clay: Monsters, Augsburg Park Library, Richfield 🧱🎨
6:00-7:00pm - Edinborough Park Night Family Entertainment, Edina 🎤
6:00-7:45pm - Open Skate, TCO Sports Garden, Vadnais Heights ⛸️

📅 Monday, November 10
9:00am-12:00pm - North Dale Recreation Center Tot Time, Saint Paul 🧸🎈
9:30-10:00am - Family Storytime With ECFE, Brooklyn Park Library, Brooklyn Park 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
10:00-10:30am - Baby Storytime, Linden Hills Library, Minneapolis 👶
10:00-11:00am - Baby Storytime, Plymouth Library, Plymouth 👶
10:00-11:30am - Baby Storytime, Linden Hills Library, Minneapolis 👶📖
10:30-11:00am - Family Storytime, Columbia Heights Library, Columbia Heights 📚🌟
10:30-11:00am - Family Storytime With ECFE, Brooklyn Park Library, Brooklyn Park 📚
11:00-11:30am - Baby Storytime, Linden Hills Library, Minneapolis 👶
2:00-4:00pm - Kids Open Play, Ninth Street Soccer, Minneapolis ⚽🎉
3:00-5:00pm - Read With an Animal, Sumner Library, Minneapolis 🐾
4:00-5:30pm - Youth Maker Club, Brooklyn Park Library, Brooklyn Park 🎨
4:30-6:00pm - Brookdale Library Chess Club, Brookdale Library, Brooklyn Center ♟️
4:30-6:00pm - STEAM Activity, Hosmer Library, Minneapolis 🔬
5:30-8:30pm - Open Gym, Community Activity Center, Brooklyn Park 🏀🤸
6:00-7:30pm - Youth Game Night, Hopkins Library, Hopkins 🎮

📅 Tuesday, November 11
12:00am-11:59pm - Free Day at All National Parks of Minnesota 🏞️
10:00am-12:00pm - Mall of America Toddler Tuesday, Bloomington 🛍️
7:00-8:30pm - Bryant Square Park Monthly Dance Party, Minneapolis 💃

📅 Wednesday, November 12
9:15-9:45am - Baby Storytime, Washburn Library, Minneapolis 👶
9:30-10:00am - Family Storytime, Maple Grove Library, Maple Grove 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
9:30-10:00am - Baby Storytime, Champlin Library, Champlin 👶
9:30-10:00am - Baby Storytime, Pierre Bottineau Library, Minneapolis 👶
9:30-10:00am - Baby Storytime, Saint Anthony Library, Saint Anthony 👶
9:30-10:00am - Baby Storytime, Brookdale Library, Brooklyn Center 👶
10:00-10:30am - Family Storytime, Maple Plain Library, Maple Plain 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
10:00-10:30am - Family Storytime, Linden Hills Library, Minneapolis 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
10:00-10:30am - Baby Storytime, Ridgedale Library, Minnetonka 👶
10:00-10:30am - Family Storytime, Thompson County Park Dakota Lodge, West Saint Paul 📚
10:00-10:45am - Family Storytime, Minnetonka Library, Minnetonka 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
10:00am-12:00pm - Schubert Club Let’s Make Music!, Landmark Center, Saint Paul 🎵
10:30-11:00am - Family Storytime, Champlin Library, Champlin 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
10:30-11:00am - Family Storytime, Washburn Library, Minneapolis 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
10:30-11:00am - Family Storytime, Saint Anthony Library, Saint Anthony 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
10:30-11:00am - Family Storytime, Pierre Bottineau Library, Minneapolis 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
10:30am-12:00pm - Connect and Play, Webber Park Library, Minneapolis 🎨
11:00-11:30am - Family Storytime, Brookdale Library, Brooklyn Center 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
11:00-11:30am - Family Storytime, Linden Hills Library, Minneapolis 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
11:00-11:30am - Family Storytime, Eden Prairie Library, Eden Prairie 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
11:30am-1:00pm - Play and Learn – Hmong Edition, Brooklyn Park Library, Brooklyn Park 🎎
3:00-5:00pm - Creative Coding, Minneapolis Central Library, Minneapolis 💻
4:00-5:30pm - Anime Club, Brooklyn Park Library, Brooklyn Park 🎌
4:00-6:00pm - Drop-in Tech Help, Ridgedale Library, Minnetonka 💡
4:30-6:30pm - Ridgedale Library Chess Club, Ridgedale Library, Minnetonka ♟️
5:00-6:00pm - STEAM Activity, Franklin Library, Minneapolis 🔬
5:30-6:15pm - Sing, Play, Learn!, Hosmer Library, Minneapolis 🎶
6:30-7:15pm - Story Yoga, Plymouth Library, Plymouth 🧘‍♀️

*feel free to comment with any other events going on near you
** be sure to check your local libraries for additional storytimes and events
***check the pinned post for a list of restaurants where your kiddos eat FREE with an adult paid meal

Tuesday Tips & Tricks: Okay Mommas ⏰When daylight savings ends — what’s your move??Do you gently ease those tiny gremlin...
11/04/2025

Tuesday Tips & Tricks: Okay Mommas ⏰
When daylight savings ends — what’s your move??
Do you gently ease those tiny gremlins into the new schedule…
or do we rip that bandaid off and hope for the best? 😵‍💫🍼😂
Asking for a mom who’s surviving on coffee and vibes 😆☕✨

11/03/2025

Motivational Monday: You did it, Momma. 🧡
Even on the days when your cup felt empty, your eyes were heavy, and your heart was tired — you still showed up.
You loved. You comforted. You stayed.
Not because it was easy… but because they’re yours. ✨
And that is a magic no costume could ever top. 🕸️💫

11/02/2025

And so the 6/7 saga continues.

#67

11/02/2025

Self-Care Sundays: This season’s gentle reminder 🍬💛
You don’t have to give away every bit of your energy, patience, and joy.
Save some for yourself — just like that secret Halloween candy stash we definitely don’t share 😏😉
Rest when you need. Breathe when it’s too much. Be soft with yourself.
You deserve sweetness, too.

Slow-Cooker Saturday: 🍁🧡Pumpkin + Mac & Cheese = the official taste of fall comfort 😍🧀✨Creamy, cozy, velvety goodness th...
11/01/2025

Slow-Cooker Saturday: 🍁🧡
Pumpkin + Mac & Cheese = the official taste of fall comfort 😍🧀✨
Creamy, cozy, velvety goodness that cooks itself while we chase the kiddos, fold laundry, or pretend we’re folding laundry 😆🍂

Slow Cooker Pumpkin Mac & Cheese is the warm hug we ALL needed today 🤤💛

10/31/2025

Friday Funnies:👻💜
I put the boo in boo-tiful chaos 😜🎃
Because the chaos of motherhood? Oh, it’s full of spooky surprises — disappearing snacks, sudden costume changes, and a toddler who definitely heard you open that candy wrapper 💀🍬
Cute chaos. Loud chaos. My chaos. And I wouldn’t trade it 🧡✨

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