Yearly Archives: 2020

The Story Begins Two months ago, I had no idea of the Nugget's existence. I first learned of it through a local Mom group and...

Whether it be a resolution, necessity, spring-inspired goal or Marie Kondo inspired aspiration all of us have found ourselves at one point or another wanting to de-clutter, minimalize, find joy or simply get rid of a few things we no longer need. Then you will be happy to know that there are numerous local organizations that will gladly put your items to good use. And with your donations, these organizations provide countless programs and services to the Mid-Michigan area and those that live here. It's a win-win, you offload a few unneeded items and they in turn help so many.

This week, my son has had me in tears more than once. I try not to let the things he says to me get...

I don't like my daughter's bestie. Her closest and best friend. The friend that my daughter spends all of her time with.  The child is a...

Ok. Let me start off by giving you the hard truth about winters when you have littles—it’s freaking hard. You will survive {not flourish}...

One of my very best friends has completely opposite political views from me. Crazy, right? We don't agree on politics in most aspects, yet...

Cold and flu season... that time of year dreaded by parents and teachers everywhere. This year is no different in our house, except that there...

Let me just start by saying, I think I might be writing this for myself. To say it nicely {because it’s 2020 and we...

If you ask me Sunday night's Super Bowl LIV halftime show was epic. For the first time EVER, two Latina women headlined the halftime...