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Signs You Might Be A Proud Hockey Mom

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Did you know there are 832,578 Hockey Moms in North America? Okay, I made that up, but I know there are a lot of proud Hockey Moms out there, you know, moms who devote a lot of time and love towards their children’s participation in ice hockey. There are so many Hockey Moms that they [Read More]

How to Make Gift Tags Out of Christmas Cards

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Today I’m showing you a quick, fun DIY project that will spruce up your holiday season. Plus, I’ve got an announcment about my story in the Chicken Soup for the Soul: Tales of Christmas book. Lets’ start with how easy it is to make cute, festive gift tags out of Christmas cards. (If I can [Read More]

6 Reasons Why Fall Is Fun With My Big Kids

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Fall has arrived in Michigan and it’s spectacular. The leaves are turning, the air is crisp, and there are pumpkins, corn stalks, and cider mills galore. I was thinking how fall was a great time of year when my kids were little. Their schools always had a field trip to an apple orchard where the [Read More]

10 Effective Workouts You Do When Parenting a Teenager

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When my kids were little, I used to burn calories chasing them around the house or backyard.  They were constantly in motion–and so was I. Indeed, parenting little ones was a workout!  The pace slowed a tad during the elementary school years as they turned to playing with their friends at recess or because they [Read More]

A Grand Trip To The Grand Hotel On Mackinac Island

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I’m pivoting from my parenting tales this month to put on my Travel Blogger hat. I’m sharing my thoughts about our recent trip to the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, Michigan. What is the Grand Hotel? Called “America’s Summer place”, the Grand Hotel first opened in 1887 for vacationers who traveled to Michigan by train, [Read More]

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