2024
Yearly Archives: 2024
Olympic Events, Mom Edition: Sock Matching and More!
Everyone is so impressed with the Olympics.
Sure, olympic gymnasts are impressive, and the olympic swimming teams are great, but has anyone seen a mom...
Superheroes and Princesses: Throwing an Awesome Joint Birthday Party
Have you thrown a joint birthday party for your children? Somehow in the blink of an eye, my youngest turned five and she is...
It’s Not a Child’s Job to Include Everyone
It's not a child's job to include everyone. I do my best to teach my children to be kind, to be responsible, to respect...
2024 Amazon Prime Day Picks
Like most families we are balling on a budget, which is why we can't help but check out Amazon's annual Prime Day sales! We...
Let’s Go to the Fair: A Guide to Mid-Michigan Fairs
July in Michigan means many things, but one of our favorites is the county fairs!
Use our guide to find a fair or festival nearby...
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year: The Fourth of July!
Fireworks, swimming pools, lakes, boating, s'mores, BBQs, stars, stripes, sunshine, and America! I know everyone says Christmas is the "Most Wonderful Time of the...
No Summer Slide Here! 10+ Tips for Making Reading FUN
The 'Summer Slide' is a thing, and each household is different. I don't know about your home, but ours is about a 50/ 50...
Strawberry Canning With Local Produce
Happy Summer Canning Season!
Quick recap, my name is Cassie, and I live in Michigan. What many people take for granted is that Michigan is...
Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie Drizzled with Chocolate -The Perfect Summer Treat!
Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie Drizzled with Chocolate, have you had it?
I can still remember it. I’m about 7-years-old and it’s my grade school’s annual...