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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,...
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 love to shop ahead with discounts for holidays, birthdays, and to save on some of...
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 and enjoy a day of tasty treats, fun exhibits, shows, races, animals, and performances! Here is...
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 Year",  but I'd like to make case that it's the 4th of July.  For my...
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 split of readers and non-readers. But everyone has to read! So, we try to make...
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 the second most agriculturally diverse state in the United States. Another fun fact, I live on...

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