Welcome back, dear readers, to the exciting conclusion of our adventure at the Michael Marcagi concert at the El Club in Detroit. Last week you read the scintillating details of how my daughter begged me to buy her tickets to a general admission concert at a small venue in Detroit, how my husband and I [Read More]
Parenting Teens: The One with the Michael Marcagi Concert
“Mom, can you get us tickets to the Michael Marcagi concert? It’s in June and we really want to go,” my seventeen year old asked me this past March. “Who’s Michael Marcagi?” I asked. “He’s this really awesome indie rock performer and he’s blowing up on Tik Tok and Lauren and I really want to [Read More]
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The Woman in Me, The Women, and a FROG
Recently I’ve had the pleasure of reading three books that surprised me with a common theme: strong women. I didn’t see that coming when I picked up 1) a Pop Star’s memoir, 2) a fiction book about the Vietnam War, and 3) another memoir about working in an Asian Antiques Shop. And while I haven’t [Read More]
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30 Easy Ways That Kids Can Reduce, Reuse And Recycle On Earth Day
Every year families around the globe celebrate Earth Day on April 22. Started in 1970, Earth Day encourages us to appreciate the environment and become more aware of the issues that threaten it. There are plenty of ways that kids can commemorate the day, no matter how old they are. Check out the 30 ideas [Read More]
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We Need These Midlife Fairies to Visit Us
My teenage daughter babysits some adorable kids across the street. Recently, one of them lost a tooth and told us about the money she received from the Tooth Fairy. Ah, the Tooth Fairy. I’m glad my teens outgrew the Tooth Fairy ages ago. Mostly because I wasn’t aces in the role and often relied on [Read More]
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Women’s Wide Leg Pants Are Your New Best Friend
I’m here to tell you something amazing, my dear readers, especially those who midlife and/or moms. Wide legs pants are your new best friend. Oh you haven’t heard the news? Let me tell you why wide leg pants rock. On trend First, they are gently fashion-forward. I say gently because I’m not encouraging you to [Read More]
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My Son’s Grown Up But I Still Have These Four Baby Items In My House
This summer my firstborn turned 20. Technically he’s no longer a teen but a young adult. And his little sister is sixteen and driving now. How’d that happen so fast?! I’m helping my young adult move into his first apartment later this month. Yup, he’s done with dorm-living at college and is movin’ on up. [Read More]
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Moms, These Are The Pictures You Should Take At High School Graduation
One of the best parts of my son’s high school graduation was unexpected. It wasn’t the processional, with hundreds of young people looking dapper in their caps and gowns marching onto the football field. It certainly wasn’t the speeches. Although the ones at my son’s graduation were short and generated a few good laughs thankfully. [Read More]
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Of Death Tea, Mailboxes and Walmart Walkers
This month I’m happy to report that several things have been bugging me lately. And who better to complain to than my loyal readers? After all, you’ve listened over the years as I’ve complained about things such as kindergarten homework, teachers that hold erasers hostage, and making dinner for my kids. So sit back and [Read More]
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80s Movies Besides Top Gun Maverick That Waited Over 30 Years To Make A Sequel
Like most of America, I went to the movies to see Top Gun: Maverick. And, like most of America, I liked it. After all it has a good story, good action, and a good shirtless football scene. Watching Top Gun: Maverick got me thinking, though. What other notable 80s movies never made a sequel? What [Read More]
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