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It's time! Time to grab your cozy pants, a warm blanket, cup of hot apple cider, a new book, and read for days. We've compiled a list of books that we think are perfect for fall and spooky season.
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As summer fades, the annual shift into spooky season takes hold. You can’t escape it. Most of us are willing victims ready to welcome moody colors, cool air, and fall traditions.
Suddenly, we’re asking for pumpkin spice everything, visiting cider...
Many years ago when my oldest two boys were wee little preschoolers we went to MOPs at Trinity United Methodist Church in Lapeer. A fellow mom brought in this simple apple cake to share at one of our meetings....
Once upon a time, I wanted to be a kindergarten teacher. I liked the idea of helping young children learn and grown especially using fun and interactive ways like making crafts. While I didn't end up pursuing that career...
The White Pumpkin Project is a fall tradition honoring infant loss. White: a color so pure and so bright. White represents innocence. Brides typically wear white on their wedding day, and babies wear white for a dedication or baptism....
Homemade applesauce is one of my kids' favorite recipes to help with, in the kitchen. My mother-in-law shared this easy recipe with me when my kids were small and we have been making our own applesauce every fall since....
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 simultaneously make dinner, do dishes, and break up a fight all at the same time,...
Have you thrown a joint birthday party for your children? Somehow in the blink of an eye, my youngest turned five and she is ready for kindergarten. It also meant it was time for her to have her first...
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 adults, and to be reliable. I will try to teach my children so many things,...
