Momma-sota

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.

Self-Care Sundays: If today feels heavy, let this be your reminder 🤍The momma you are right now is doing her absolute be...
01/11/2026

Self-Care Sundays: If today feels heavy, let this be your reminder 🤍
The momma you are right now is doing her absolute best — and that is enough.
Be kind to yourself. Speak gently. Celebrate the effort, not just the outcome ✨
You’re allowed to grow at your own pace 💕

01/11/2026

You know how they say your kids' preschool teachers will know absolutely everything about what happens at home, well here's your proof. Seeing a picture of her cousin in a basket, my niece asks why he's in a garbage can. Tell me your garbage cans are a decorative basket, without telling me your garbage cans are a decorative basket! 🤣



Friday Funnies: Tiny humans are truly something else 😅Sweet baby cheeks one second 👶✨Full-blown attitude the next 🙃And s...
01/10/2026

Friday Funnies: Tiny humans are truly something else 😅
Sweet baby cheeks one second 👶✨
Full-blown attitude the next 🙃
And somehow they can flip from angel to absolute mayhem faster than you can blink 😇➡️😈
If surviving toddlerhood isn’t an Olympic sport, it should be 🏅😂

01/09/2026

PSA for the Mommas 💛✨

You might notice things look a little different around here… and that’s on purpose 😉

Momma-sota is stepping into 2026 with a fresh visual vibe — updated logo, colors, and a cleaner feel — but don’t worry, our heart didn’t change.
We’re still here for the real moments, the mom hacks, the helpful tips, the messy laughs, and the community that makes this space feel like home 🤍

Change can feel weird at first, but we hope you love the new look as much as we do — it’s still Momma-sota, just a little more us ✨

01/09/2026

8 months of Enoch and this little man is BUSY 😆✨
We’re talking… vents discovered (peep the hair blowing 😂), first Christmas magic 🎄, matching Grandpa in full Harley-Davidson style 🏍️, and cuddles still being his love language 🤍

Cold weather? No problem. ❄️
Sledding for the first time (don’t worry — Momma stayed safely on her butt 😂), first foods (chicken + bean sprouts!), and gifts from big brother & sister that made his whole day 🎁💛

He even joined us again on the Homegrown Hustle 🎙️, went to his first wedding 💒, and is now sitting up on his own like a champ 🙌

Slow down, buddy — Momma’s trying to savor every second 🥹🤍

Nothing better than when your kiddos discover a "new" toy (we've had it for five years 🤣), and are entertained for hours...
01/08/2026

Nothing better than when your kiddos discover a "new" toy (we've had it for five years 🤣), and are entertained for hours!

Throwback Thursday: 🎨✨ Throwback Thursday feels ✨🎨A little girl, a momma by her side, and hands busy creating something ...
01/08/2026

Throwback Thursday: 🎨✨ Throwback Thursday feels ✨🎨
A little girl, a momma by her side, and hands busy creating something special 💕
Messy tables, proud smiles, paint-covered fingers, and memories being made one craft at a time 🖌️🧡
These are the moments that stick — learning, laughing, and creating together 🤍

01/08/2026

🎉 Weekly Roundup: Family Fun for All Ages

We’re sharing this week’s best no-cost family events, from crafts and storytimes to outdoor adventures and community fun. 🎨📚🌳

✨ Every family’s location is different, and we want this list to be as helpful as possible.

📌 Save this post for easy planning, and check the comments to help us bring even more free fun closer to home! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦💬

💛 Follow Momma-sota for weekly family picks, hidden gems, and local happenings!

📅 Thursday, January 8, 2026
9:15-10:15am - Baby Caregiver Connection Hour with Hopkins ECFE, Hopkins Library 👶🤍
9:30-10:00am - Baby Storytime, Golden Valley Library 👶📚
9:30-11:30am - Open Turf Toddler Thursday, TCO Sports Garden, Vadnais Heights 🧒⚽
10:00-10:30am - Family Storytime, Edina Library 📖👶
10:00-10:30am - Stories with Bloomington ECFE, Oxboro Library 🎶📚
10:00-10:45am - Family Storytime, Plymouth Library 📚👧🧑
10:00-11:00am - Connect and Play, Maple Plain Library 🧸📖
10:00am-12:00pm - Little Explorers, Como Park Zoo & Conservatory, Saint Paul 🐒🌿
10:00am-12:00pm - Nature Storytime at the Trailhead, Theodore Wirth Trailhead, Minneapolis 📖🌲
10:30-11:00am - Family Storytime, Hopkins Library 📖👧🧑
10:30-11:00am - Family Storytime, Golden Valley Library 📚👶
10:30-11:00am - Kiddywampus Storytime Chanhassen 📚🌈
10:30-11:00am - Red Balloon Bookshop Storytime, Saint Paul 📘✨
12:00-6:00pm - Schubert Club Courtroom Concert, Landmark Center, Saint Paul 🎶🏛️
3:00-6:00pm - Indoor Farmers Market, Elk River YMCA 🥕🛍️
4:00-6:00pm - Chess Club, Nokomis Library ♟️🧠
4:00-8:00pm - Minnesota History Center Nights, St Paul 🏛️✨
4:30-6:00pm - Nature Trading Place, Nokomis Library 🌿🔬
4:30-6:30pm - Chess Club, Northeast Library ♟️🧩
5:00-6:00pm - Tween Time, Brooklyn Park Library 🎨🎲
5:00-8:00pm - Discovery Days, Sunny Square Park, New Brighton Park 🔍🍂
5:00-9:00pm - Walker Art Center Nights, Minneapolis 🎨🌙
5:30-7:00pm - Family Movie Night, North Regional Library 🎬🍿
6:00-7:00pm - Dome Tour de Rec - Sports Spectacular, West St Paul 🏀🎉

📅 Friday, January 9, 2026
9:30-11:30am - Move and Groove, St. Louis Park Library 💃🧸
9:30-11:30am - Connect and Play, Northeast Library 📖👶
10:00-10:30am - Family Storytime, Ridgedale Library 📚👧🧑
10:00-10:30am - Baby Storytime, Edina Library 👶📖
10:00-12:00pm - Minneapolis Central Library Chess Club, Minneapolis Central Library ♟️🧠
10:15-10:45am - Family Storytime, East Lake Library 📖👧🧑
10:30-11:15am - Fri-Yay!, Roseville Library 🎉📚
11:00-11:30am - Baby Storytime, Edina Library 👶📚
11:15-11:45am - Baby Storytime, East Lake Library 👶📖
2:00-3:30pm - Game Club, North Regional Library 🎮🕹️
3:10-4:10pm - Open Skate, Harding Arena, Saint Paul ⛸️❄️
3:45-4:45pm - STEAM Activity, Roosevelt Library 🔬🎨
5:00-7:00pm - Edinborough Park Friday Night Entertainment, Edina 🎶✨
5:30-7:30pm - Linden Hills Park Fire & Ice Family Skate Night, Minneapolis 🔥⛸️
6:00-9:00pm - Eagan Community Ice Night, Goat Hill Park ❄️🧤

📅 Saturday, January 10, 2026
9:00-11:00am - Hastings Ice Fishing, Lake Rebecca Park 🎣❄️
9:00am-12:00pm - Fleet Farm Kids Crafts, Twin Cities Metro Area locations 🎨🧒
9:30-11:00am - Drop-in LEGO® Lab, Maple Plain Library 🏗️🧱
10:00-10:30am - Saturday Family Storytime, Ridgedale Library 📖👧🧑
10:00-11:30am - Read With an Animal, Washburn Library 🐶📖
10:00-11:30am - Connect and Play, Roosevelt Library 👶📚
10:00-11:30am - Connect and Play, Brooklyn Park Library 👶📖
10:00am-2:00pm - Historic Eidem Farm Snow Day, Brooklyn Park ❄️🚜
10:00am-2:00pm - MNHS Admission Day: "So Cold" Book Reading & Science Experiments, Oliver Kelley Farm, Elk River 📚🧪
10:00am-3:30pm - Admission Day at James J. Hill House, Saint Paul 🏛️📖
10:00am-4:00pm - Admission Day at Historic Fort Snelling, Saint Paul 🏰✨
10:00am-4:00pm - Admission Day at Minnesota History Center, St Paul 🏛️🧭
10:00am-5:00pm - Mill City Museum Admission Day, Minneapolis 🏭✨
10:30-11:15am - Family Storytime, Minnetonka Library 📚👧🧑
10:30-11:30am - Nature Tots: Animal Neighbors, North Mississippi Regional Park, Minneapolis 🐾🌿
11:00am-3:00pm - Lakeshore Learning Maplewood Craft: Crayon Carrier 🖍️🎒
11:00am-3:00pm - Lakeshore Learning St Louis Park Craft: Crayon Carrier 🖍️🎨
2:00-4:30pm - Kids Collage Making, Pierre Bottineau Library 🎨✂️
3:00-4:30pm - Slam Book Grimoire: A Journaling Game For Teens, Minneapolis Central Library 📓✏️
3:00-6:00pm - Inner City Tennis Super Saturdays, Minneapolis 🎾🏃
4:00-6:00pm - Kenny Fire & Ice Family Skating Party, Minneapolis ⛸️🔥

📅 Sunday, January 11, 2026
10:00am-5:00pm - MIA Family Day: Around the World, Minneapolis Institute of Art 🌍🎨
12:00-4:00pm - Afternoon at the Landmark Center - Urban Expedition: Dakota Homeland, Landmark Center, Saint Paul 🏛️🌾
12:00-5:00pm - Roseville Library Open Game Room 🎮🧩
1:00-3:00pm - Eastman Funday Sunday, Eastman Nature Center, Maple Grove 🌲❄️
1:00-3:00pm - Lowry Fun: Nature Table, Lowry Nature Center, Victoria 🍃🔍
1:00-3:00pm - Mississippi Gateway Family Fun Day, Mississippi Gateway Regional Park, Brooklyn Park 🏞️🎉
1:00-3:00pm - Silverwood Park Puppet Art Adventures, St. Anthony 🎭✨
2:00-2:45pm - Family Storytime, North Regional Library 📖👶🧑
2:00-3:00pm - Fun at Silverwood Park - Walk with a Naturalist, St. Anthony 🚶‍♀️🌿
3:00-4:00pm - Sankofa D.E.A.R. Time With Rose McGee, Sumner Library 📚✊🏾
3:00-4:00pm - Richardson Family Fun Day: Meet the Amphibians, Richardson Nature Center, Bloomington 🐸🔎
3:30-4:00pm - Family Storytime, Hosmer Library 📖👧🧑

📅 Monday, January 12, 2026
9:30-10:00am - Family Storytime With ECFE, Brooklyn Park Library 📖👶🧑
10:00-10:30am - Baby Storytime, Linden Hills Library 👶
10:00-11:00am - Baby Storytime, Plymouth Library 👶
10:30-11:00am - Family Storytime With ECFE, Brooklyn Park Library 📖👶🧑
11:00-11:30am - Baby Storytime, Linden Hills Library 👶
4:00-5:30pm - Youth Maker Club, Brooklyn Park Library 🎨
4:30-6:00pm - Brookdale Library Chess Club ♟️
4:30-6:00pm - STEAM Activity, Hosmer Library 🔬🖌️
6:00-7:30pm - Youth Game Night, Hopkins Library 🎮

📅 Tuesday, January 13, 2026
9:30-10:00am - Baby Storytime, Sumner Library 👶
9:30-10:00am - Baby Storytime, Northeast Library 👶
9:30-10:30am - Baby Storytime, Nokomis Library 👶
10:30-11:00am - Family Storytime, Sumner Library 📖
10:30-11:00am - Waconia Library Toddler Storytime 🎉📖
11:00-11:30am - Family Storytime, Northeast Library 📖
11:00-12:00pm - Family Storytime, Nokomis Library 📖
1:00-3:00pm - Minneapolis Central Library Chess Club ♟️
3:30-5:00pm - LEGO® Lab, Hopkins Library 🧱
4:00-4:45pm - Board Games, North Regional Library 🎲
4:00-5:00pm - STEAM Activity, Brookdale Library 🔬🖌️
4:30-6:00pm - Youth Hang Zone, Hosmer Library 🎮
5:00-7:00pm - Youth Game Night, Cedar Riverside Opportunity Center Library 🎮
5:30-7:00pm - Read With an Animal, Maple Grove Library 🐶📚
6:30-7:00pm - Family Storytime – Evening Stories, Golden Valley Library 📖

📅 Wednesday, January 14, 2026
9:15-9:45am - Baby Storytime, Washburn Library 👶
9:30-10:00am - Baby Storytime, Champlin Library 👶
9:30-10:00am - Baby Storytime, Pierre Bottineau Library 👶
10:00-10:30am - Family Storytime, Maple Plain Library 📖
10:00-10:30am - Baby Storytime, Ridgedale Library 👶
10:00-10:45am - Family Storytime, Minnetonka Library 📖
10:00-10:45am - Family Storytime, Thompson County Park Dakota Lodge, West St. Paul 🎉📖
10:00-11:30am - Connect and Play, Linden Hills Library 📚
10:00-11:30am - Connect and Play, Brookdale Library 📚
10:30-11:00am - Family Storytime, Champlin Library 📖
10:30-11:00am - Family Storytime, Washburn Library 📖
10:30-11:00am - Family Storytime, Minneapolis Central Library 📖
10:30-11:00am - Family Storytime, Pierre Bottineau Library 📖
10:30-12:00pm - Connect and Play, Webber Park Library 📚
11:00-11:45am - Family Storytime, Eden Prairie Library 📖
10:00am-1:00pm - MIA Discovery Day, Minneapolis Institute of Art 🎉📚
3:00-5:00pm - Sit and Create: All About Clay!, North Regional Library 🎨
4:00-5:30pm - Anime Club, Brooklyn Park Library 🎌
4:00-6:00pm - Drop-in Tech Help, Ridgedale Library 💻
4:30-6:30pm - Ridgedale Library Chess Club ♟️
5:00-6:00pm - STEAM Activity, Franklin Library 🔬
6:30-7:15pm - Story Yoga, Plymouth Library 🧘‍♂️

*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

It's been far too long since we were in the studio last. Getting back to it, and I'm not sure who is more excited; the g...
01/07/2026

It's been far too long since we were in the studio last. Getting back to it, and I'm not sure who is more excited; the girls or myself!

01/07/2026

New year, new energy — and so much good stuff coming your way, mommas! 🎉💖
We’re keeping the content you already love (hello Friday Funny, Weekly Lists, Slow Cooker comfort, and Self-Care Sundays 🙌), while also adding more practical, real-life help like mom hacks and toddler meal ideas that actually work in the middle of busy days 🍽️🧠

2026 is all about showing up more real, more helpful, and a whole lot more fun — because motherhood deserves support and laughs 🤍😂
Tell us… what kind of content are you most excited to see this year? 👀✨

Here’s to a year full of growth, grace, and everyday Momma-Sota moments 💫

Tuesday Tips & Tricks: Now that the holidays are packed away and real life is knocking again 😅❄️What’s one simple routin...
01/06/2026

Tuesday Tips & Tricks: Now that the holidays are packed away and real life is knocking again 😅❄️
What’s one simple routine that helps your family settle back into the groove?
Earlier bedtimes? Meal planning? Morning walks? Lower expectations? 😂

Drop what works for your house — let’s help each other ease back into normal together 💛

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