on the minds of moms

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EDITOR Dani Parkos Fluge

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OTMOM MISSION STATEMENT

On The Minds Of Moms Magazine is dedicated to providing parents of all ages a bi-monthly resource they can trust. A fresh approach to traditional parenting publications, we are modern and inspiring while offering a community of local support and real-life advice for today’s family.

On The Minds Of Moms contains views from across the parenting spectrum. These views do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher. All activities listed in these pages are at your own risk and require appropriate supervision.

Deb Uglem

moorhead | mn

Raised in Finely, ND Deb has called Moorhead, MN her home for the last 10 years. Deb has been a stayat-home mom since returning to the Fargo-Moorhead area. She graduated from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa with a degree in Journalism and Mass Communications. She is excited about her newfound time to write and finds it a welcome distraction to her daily activities. Most daily to-do’s center around her four children’s sport and school activities. Jake [17], Tony [16], Nick [16] and Emily [14] keep both her and husband Tim running in several directions. During her free time you can find her putting in some road miles, spending time with friends, or on the golf course.

Patricia Carlson

dilworth | mn

Patricia Carlson is an award-winning journalist whose work spans magazines, television, radio, newspapers and the internet. She's produced, written, edited and directed programs for ESPN Radio, History Channel and Hallmark Channel. Patricia has worked as a television news reporter and currently is the Sunday morning news anchor at KFGO AM 790. She also is a regular contributor to several magazines based in the Midwest. When she's not writing, Patricia loves spending time with her baby girl and husband. You can view her work at www.patriciacarlsonfreelance.com

sarah kjos, m.ed

moorhead | mn

A counselor at the Rape and Abuse Crisis Center of FargoMoorhead, Sarah primarily works with children and adolescents who’ve experienced abuse. She enjoys hosting parties, being around friends and time spent at the lake with her husband Robby and daughters, Lily Moon [7] and Fiona Eve [4]

Melissa Fluge

fargo | nd

Somewhere between chasing around her 18 month-old son, Grant, the dog, and being a Construction Operations Coordinator for Robert Gibb & Sons; Melissa makes time to treat herself to fashion magazines and shopping trips, whether it is checking out the new style trends for herself, her son or husband, Scott of 4 years. Melissa also enjoys running 5k's with her only sister, Erica, baking anything sweet and delicious and most importantly always making time to be with family.

amy overby west fargo | nd

After the adoption of twin girls, Amy and her husband Dave made the life changing decision for her to be a stay-at-home mom to Taylor [7] , Clare and Isabel [2 ½] Busy with the typical mom activities, she is also a Norwex consultant, the volunteer chairperson of the Catholic Charities Heirloom Quilt Auction and volunteers at Bethany Retirement Living where she takes her girls to visit a family member and other residents.

jill r. nelson, PhD fargo | nd

An assistant professor and program coordinator for the counselor education program at North Dakota State University, Jill has years of experience counseling children, teens, adults, and families in inpatient and outpatient settings. Away from her professional responsibilities you can find Jill spending time with friends, cooking, and working out.

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Born in Geneva, IL and the oldest of five, Heather Schubbe has a deep love for family and sweet confections Growing up Heather recalls a draw to watching her late mother make all the family birthday cakes, as well as some wedding cakes on the side She was especially attentive to the creation of frosted rose pedals Yet unknown what the future would hold, Heather did know early on she wanted to be “just like mom ” Her journey into motherhood started earlier than expected when her boyfriend [now Fiancé] Aaron first introduced her to his two daughters, Makya [9] and Macinley [13], from a previous relationship While Heather admits being a blended family has its challenges, almost immediately everything felt “just right ” Things were also moving in the right direction professionally when in 2006 she was given the opportunity to manage Mrs Fields in the West Acres Mall – a job she is proud to say she LOVES Tapping into her creative side, she relishes in the challenge of decorating Cookie Cakes for every occasion and all things sweet Today Heather, Aaron, Makya, Macinley and third daughter Kayde [2] enjoy spending time together going to movies, attending Fargo Force games, baking, and scrapbooking Come May, Heather and family will welcome a new member—a son!