2021
Yearly Archives: 2021
I Don’t Want the World to Crush My Confident Daughter
My daughter is five, and even though she started off strong-willed and confident, every day she grows more independent.
That independence and confidence have been...
A Year in the Life of a Grieving Warrior Mama
I am a Warrior Mama, but my loss still sucks. With loss, a piece of you is ripped out of your chest and never...
My Father, The Stranger: Being a Mom Made Me Hate Father’s...
Every year, as June rolls around, I stand in front of a large display of Father's Day cards and wonder what I should do.
All...
Pardon Me, I’m Trying To Raise My Kid So You Will...
It keeps happening. I am trying to do all of the things research says to do to help my children grow into healthy, productive...
Jurassic Quest Drive Thru: 70 MOVING and ROARING dinosaurs at DTE Energy!
ATTENTION dinosaur lovers! The Jurassic Quest dinosaurs are having a RAWRIN’ good time on the road and want to continue the DRIVE THRU FUN...
Combating “The Mom Bedtime Regret” Syndrome
Mom regret. It's real and all moms have it.
Over the past year, I have found myself occasionally lying in bed, staring at the green...
Tips on Dealing with an Injured Child
Recently, my oldest daughter broke her elbow. I mean, REALLY broke it. My poor girl ended up in surgery with a titanium screw {which...
Father’s Day Interview Questionnaire – To Ask Dads and Grandpas!
One of our favorite Father's Day traditions is to ask each of our children these questions about their dad, dad-figure, or grandpa!
Click on either...
11 Family-Friendly Ways to Enjoy Michigan’s ‘Free Three’ Weekend
One of the many reasons we adore living in Michigan? Free Three weekend! The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) hosts both a winter...