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Stephanie Land sat down for a conversation with 406 Families about what it means to write about Missoula, her sex life, and two of her favorite subjects: her daughters. Want to hear from her in person? Join Stephanie Land and Hank Green at the Missoula Public Library on Sunday. Find more information here.

Missoula: We Needed Stephanie Land's New Book

Stephanie Land had the audacity to dream of a better life for her family. The dream: To attain a degree from the University of Montana and go on to become a full-time writer. The part that made it audacious? Land was a 35-year-old single mother living below the poverty line in Missoula. She writes in stark detail about her life during that time. Class is important and necessary.

Missoula Memories That Will Hit You Right in the Nostalgia

Missoula has seen a lot of change and growth, and there’s quite a few businesses from year’s past that we miss SO much. Join us on a trip down memory lane for some distant Missoula memories that will hit you right in the feels.

Explore Montana, In & Around Town, LifestyleLaci RathbunSeptember 27, 2023Missoula, Nomtana, Food, food trucks

Things You Can Try in a Small Town If That Small Town Is Missoula

We have news for country singer Jason Aldean. There’s plenty of things you can try in a small town that don’t involve vigilante justice or threats of violence. Here’s 20 things you can try in Missoula.

Seven Patently Missoula Things You Can Find Anywhere

For a town of roughly 75,000 people, Missoula stands out as a place that attracts creatives, art, and innovation. Here’s just some of the products, performances, and personalities that put Missoula on the map.

6 Family Friendly Pride Activities You Might Not Know About

This weekend, Missoula becomes awash in rainbows and festivities as the town celebrates the freedom to live their gender and sexual identity with pride. Here’s some of our favorite activities during Missoula Pride.

Just in Time for Pride: Queer-Friendly Missoula Businesses

Target backpedaled their support of the LGBTQ+ community after backlash. So now seems like a REALLY good time to tell you about some of our favorite local queer-owned businesses and stores.

Who Can Solve the Latest Target/Pride Controversy? Parents Can

A Target shopper in Missoula threw Pride merchandise on the ground and harassed a trans couple shopping nearby. Target responded by removing many of the Pride products. Doesn’t Target know what all parents do? You can’t give in to childish hissy fits.

Buckle Up: Another Movie is Being Filmed in Montana

Big Sky Country is back on the Big Screen, this time in a film that is already notorious for accidents and tragedy. Alec Baldwin’s Rust is filming in Montana.

Parents, LifestyleTiffany WilliamsApril 19, 2023Rust, Rust movie, Alec Baldwin, Joel Souza, Hollywood, film

Crosby’s Clubfoot Journey

When you tell people your baby has a clubfoot, almost everyone has a story of a friend or family member who was born with the same condition, yet few knew about what treatment, outcome and daily life would entail. Here’s a little bit about our clubfoot journey with our son Crosby.

Lifestyle, Health & WellnessLaci RathbunMarch 2, 2023cubfoot, missoula, montana, ponsetti, dobbs

How to Talk to Young People: A Guide

I recently got a new job after being outside the traditional workforce for many years. It appears they invented a whole new language while I was gone.

LifestyleTiffany WilliamsFebruary 23, 2023working mom, working parent, Gen Z

Practicing Self-Care as a Special Needs Parent With Chronic Fatigue

Chronic fatigue is normal for special-needs parents, but that doesn’t mean it has to take over your life. Here’s some quick and easy ways to evaluate your fatigue levels, identify the most common causes of your fatigue, and put yourself on track to living healthier and happier.

The Life Changing Magic of Accepting that Life with Kids is Different

I just learned Marie Kondo didn’t have kids when she wrote The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up. And well, that changes things. Kondo is a little more grounded now that she has three and says she’s “given up” on tidying.

The Alphabet of Put on Your Clothes

Ever tried to dress a preschooler? Here’s what it’s like.

Tots & Tykes, LifestyleTiffany WilliamsJanuary 21, 2023toddler, raising strong kids, child development, kids, parenting, lifestyle, missoulaComment

Why My Morning Exercise Wasn't Brought On By the New Year

This isn’t ‘New Year, New You’ inspired. For my mental health. I do what feels right — sometimes that means I snowshoe and sometimes that means I run on a treadmill and sometimes that means I wake up before dawn to sweat with strangers.

Health & Wellness, LifestyleTiffany WilliamsJanuary 19, 2023exercise, resolution, workout, work out, missoula, missoula gym, Iron Root Fitness, bootcamp, boot campComment

New Businesses To Check Out in 2023

We can’t wait to check out these new businesses in Missoula. From ice cream to skincare and everything in between.

Six Things You Can Do at the World’s Best Library

Missoula Public Library was named Public Library of the Year, an international award. Read six things we love about the library and then go discover it for yourself.

Armed Educators? One Future Teacher Says 'No'

Ten reasons why arming educators is an unreasonable suggestion.

Lifestyle, Parents, SafetyTiffany WilliamsJune 1, 2022teachers, gun violence, missoula, montana, missoula teacher

Safe Backyard Camping Ideas for a Fun Outdoor Adventure

We’re sharing our favorite safe backyard camping tips that will help you plan ahead and some ideas for activities your kids can do while camping.