Brenda Maas shamelessly used the escapades of her three boys and husband Brett to write Life in the Trenches during Simply Family’s growing years. While both have matured, reflection is not yet 20/20…but it’s close.

Top 5 Places to Hike & Camp Out Here

While the mountains to the west are undoubtedly majestic and full of their own beauty, we challenge you to try something different: head east and explore Southeast Montana.

Developing a Destination: Montana’s Dark Sky Trail

I believe Montana's iconic moniker, The Big Sky State, was born on the eastern side. As Montanans, we all relish the beauty and majesty of our mountains. And, honestly, the eastern side cannot compete...

Releasing Air: You Can’t Keep Them in a Bubble Forever

Parenting is a tough job – the most in-your-face, never-gonna-end job ever. And, frankly, it’s easier to keep our kiddos in the bubble. We can control the bubble. The bubble is safe – physically, and emotionally. But the bubble is sterile. It’s lifeless. It’s life in monotone.

Screen Time – Who’s Running the Asylum?

As with many controversial subjects in modern society, the ambiguous "too much" resounds as the tipping point. So, of course, I continue to wonder: How much is too much?

18 Going on 38: Parenting the Young Adult

Parenting your newly christened young adult can be tricky territory that necessitates a whole slew of conversations.

Top 5 Places to Hike & Camp Out Here

Developing a Destination: Montana’s Dark Sky Trail

Releasing Air: You Can’t Keep Them in a Bubble Forever

Screen Time – Who’s Running the Asylum?

18 Going on 38: Parenting the Young Adult

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