Author Archives: Susan Keltner

About Susan Keltner

My name is Susan Keltner, wife to Ty and mommy to Brevin. I received my BA in Journalism from the University of Alaska Fairbanks. My husband and I are lifelong Alaskans who have recently relocated to the state's capital city from our home in the Interior. I spent five years reporting and anchoring for the NBC affiliate, KTVF-TV in Fairbanks, AK, but now I am a stay-at-home mom.

While I was sleeping: MY birth story!

About a year ago I started collecting birth stories from moms around Juneau, hoping to give expecting moms an idea of the range of experiences women have giving birth. I got stories about natural births, VBACs and medevacs, but I … Continue reading

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Play time at the Rock Dump

There’s a new indoor place where toddlers can play, and it’s FREE! The Rock Dump has started a Toddler Time is open from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. The Rock Dump is managed by the nonprofit Juneau Climbing … Continue reading

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Preview of new baby products for 2013

If you love sporting the newest trends in baby gear you’ll want to see what’s going to be hitting store shelves in 2013! Website lilsugar has a preview of almost 100 products that were on display this fall at the … Continue reading

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REACH Christmas Window Goes Live

For almost a decade, REACH has been filling its corner window with fun holiday displays. Here is a little behind-the-scenes look at the unveiling of this year’s arrangement. REACH is located at 213 E. 3rd St. downtown.

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Big Changes on Sesame Street: No more ‘Elmo’s World’

A lot has changed in the 13 years Sesame Street has been running the segment “Elmo’s World.” If you and your family watch the show regularly you may have noticed how some things seem outdated. My personal favorite is the … Continue reading

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Ok to cry it out? New study says, ‘yes’

When it comes to parenting debates, ‘crying it out’ is right up there with extended breastfeeding. Some parents think it’s the way to go, while others just think it’s cruel. According to NBC Nightly News, a new study determines that … Continue reading

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Direct Sales and Network Marketing

Many moms turn to direct sales and network marketing for extra income. Have you ever tried being a consultant for such a company? We’re compiling your experiences for an upcoming article. Please feel free to share any experiences you have … Continue reading

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Early Learning Carnival to provide resources and services for young children

The Early Learning Carnival is being hosted by the Association for the Eduction of Young Children – SE Alaska (AEYC-SEA)

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Living in the Moment: Parenting with fewer regrets

I will admit that I feel like I’ve struggled to adjust to life as a mom, and especially life as a stay-at home mom. I, like most mothers, really want to do everything right and realizing I can’t has really … Continue reading

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Meals for New Mommas: Setting up a meal registry

In my last post Book clubbin’ with the girls! I mentioned that more than half of my book club was expecting. Now, a month later, all 4 of those girls have given birth! So, over the past few weeks my friends … Continue reading

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