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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..
I thought bedtime was supposed to get easier as kids grew older… The kids shower themselves, clip their own nails, and get ready for bed with just a few bits of prompting. But bedtime is a whole hour-long adventure these days and I have much less time to myself now than I had when they … Continue Reading..
From a thought-provoking book to inexpensive frames from Walmart, there is a lot to love in this edition of Favorite Things January 2022! BOOK: CLOUD CUCKOO LAND This book kept popping up in my feed as one of the best of 2021, so I took it as a sign I needed to check it out. Boy, was it a … Continue Reading..
“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?'" - Martin Luther King, Jr. There are few people in history as notable as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and since many schools and offices are off to honor him on January 17, 2022, I hope you all spend the day living … Continue Reading..
From a book of poems to one of my favorite kitchen gadget, there is a lot to love in this edition of Favorite Things December 2021! BOOK: CALL US WHAT WE CARRY: POEMS BY AMANDA GORMAN After reading this book, I instantly made it a goal to read more poetry in the coming year. I love how … Continue Reading..
The post below is sponsored by Tanger Outlets in Howell, Michigan. All opinions expressed belong to me. Attention holiday shoppers! If you're looking for a fun way to entertain the kiddos while popping into stores, you should plan a visit to the Tanger Outlets in Howell this season. The shopping … Continue Reading..
From a fantastic read to one of my favorite apps for staying organized there is a lot to love in this edition of Favorite Things November 2021! BOOK: THE NIGHTINGALE BY KRISTIN HANNAH I am a bit behind on reading this one, which has been highly recommended to me for years. As I mentioned in … Continue Reading..
Think back to the best Christmases and birthdays of your childhood... If you're anything like me, toy gifts don't stick out much, but the memories and people do. I've quickly realized my kids are happy with a few gifts to open, but mostly they are just happy to feel special and spend time together. … Continue Reading..