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Monthly Archives: July 2018

Adventuring Solo With Kids: When Dad Can’t Go

Disclaimer: If you're a single parent or otherwise used to parenting alone often, you'll probably laugh at this article.  You're amazing, and I hope you'll...

A Tri-City Guide to Local Summer Activities

Summer vacation is in full swing. Are you kids bored yet? I've decided to take out some of the stress of finding activities for...

Just Say No To Pinterest: Planning a Stress Free Birthday Party

It's about that time of year again when I have to start thinking about planning a birthday party for my daughter. And I have...

I Was The Perfect Mom Before I Had Kids

Before I had children, I was the perfect Mom. Yes, you read that correctly. I said BEFORE. You might think that sounds backwards. Let...

In Defense of Our Non-Mom Friends

Non-mom friends get a bad rap among us moms sometimes. They can walk out of the door without a diaper bag and the only pair...

Summer Reading Recommendations for Kids

Every year it’s the same. Summer arrives and we go on break. Two days in the kids start to say the same thing. “I’m...

An Ode to Mom Guilt

Most women have experienced the big, bad, dark torment of mom guilt at one point or another in their life as a mom. It’s practically...

Summer Day Trip: Sanilac Petroglyphs Historic State Park

As a homeschool family, we like to take day trips year round.  Whether you homeschool, or your kids attend public or private school, summertime...

The Magic of a Michigan Summer

When we were kids, we experienced all the good things about a Michigan summer. We loved running through the sprinklers, taking a dip in...