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It's no secret that family time around the table is extremely important. Not just for children to gain nutrition, but also because family mealtimes are highly linked to success. I could share hundreds of studies proving the science behind it, but this is the information that sticks out the most for … Continue Reading..
Stamp Out Hunger 2022: Saturday, May 14! Saturday, May 14, 2022 brings one of my favorite SIMPLE ways to give back to my community: Stamp Out Hunger. I love this program for an easy way to make a difference -- without even leaving the house. Simply collect and bag non-perishables … Continue Reading..
One of my favorite websites to check out as I gear up for summer fun is Michigan Activity Pass. If you aren't familiar with this program, the Michigan Activity Pass {aka MAP} is presented by The Library Network program and is a partnership between Michigan's nearly 400 public libraries and … Continue Reading..
I know parents of middle-aged kiddos will feel me when I say that life is starting to get expensive. Every activity my kids seem to want to do -- go roller skating, go to the movies, go to the trampoline park -- seem to come with a large price tag. It's easy for us to spend $100 on an afternoon of … Continue Reading..
This isn't sponsored. I'm just trying to be a parent that helps you get cool points with your kiddos ;) If you have a YouTube-loving kiddo, you are likely familiar with the personality MrBeast. At 94 million subscribers, he's one of the richest young people out there, and while his content isn't … Continue Reading..
Get ready for spring by checking out these 50+ ideas to add to your spring bucket list! Every year it seems I get more and more antsy for spring. It's so hard having kids and feeling stuck inside the house, right? I am hopeful this list will provide some ideas to make spring a bit more fun. … Continue Reading..
One of the coolest things about February and March here in Michigan is the abundance of maple syrup-inspired events. The entire process is fascinating, and I love that it's the first farm crop to be harvested in Michigan each year. That is definitely worth celebrating...and noting that spring must … Continue Reading..
Our family recently had the chance to head Snow Tubing at Hawk Island in Lansing, Michigan, and man! It was so much fun. Hawk Island is a fantastic park with a splash pad, lake/beach, cute playground and walking trail. We had visited a few times during summer, but never in winter, so decided to … Continue Reading..