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Dim Sum and Doughnuts

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Lose Yourself

March 23, 2016

There are random notes all over the place with post ideas for Dim Sum and Doughnuts. I could bust out a piece tomorrow on so many different topics, but this piece…this one is giving me trouble. I feel … [Read more...] about Lose Yourself

Filed Under: Adoption, Parenthood & Parenting Tips Tagged With: adoption blog, carpe diem, growing up, lose yourself, metro detroit blogger, michigan blog, seize the day

Why Stepmoms Get A Bad Rap

March 1, 2016

The most evil stepmother in all the world is the stepmother from Cinderella. She’s the original, and she’s wicked. I don’t know why she was so mean. It seemed like she got a pretty good deal: … [Read more...] about Why Stepmoms Get A Bad Rap

Filed Under: Parenthood & Parenting Tips, Rants

Charity Begins At Home

February 24, 2016

Every morning I walk my dog, Bruno Marshall, around the neighborhood. We live in a neighborhood where the houses are far apart and the streets are usually free from cars, unless someone is throwing … [Read more...] about Charity Begins At Home

Filed Under: Adoption, Camp Life, Parenthood & Parenting Tips

Wake Up Call

February 11, 2016

Do you ever feel like the Universe is trying to tell you something? Normally I don’t---but last week it did and I feel like I would be doing everyone a disservice if I didn't put this out. What … [Read more...] about Wake Up Call

Filed Under: Marriage and Family, Parenthood & Parenting Tips, Rants

Honest To G-D (The Dim Sum and Doughnuts Oath)

February 4, 2016

When my brother and I were kids, my dad used to make us say “Honest to G-D” if ever he was doubtful about something that came out of our mouths. The first time he ever brought it up to me, I was very … [Read more...] about Honest To G-D (The Dim Sum and Doughnuts Oath)

Filed Under: Parenthood & Parenting Tips

Ch-Ch-Changes

January 27, 2016

Last week my friend’s dog passed away, David Bowie died, one of my favorite restaurants announced they're closing, and Glenn Frey died. None of these things have anything to do with me, but I still … [Read more...] about Ch-Ch-Changes

Filed Under: Parenthood & Parenting Tips

15 Things Little Girls Do

January 9, 2016

There is nothing like a little girl. They are unicorns, bubble gum, rainbows and ribbons. They are also whiney, pouty, b**chy and crazy. When it was time for us to start a family, I always wanted … [Read more...] about 15 Things Little Girls Do

Filed Under: Parenthood & Parenting Tips, Rants

Half The Story

December 5, 2015

You've probably heard the phrase: Throw someone under the bus. It‘s when one person sacrifices another person (usually an undeserving and unknowing person) for personal gain. My kids do this quite … [Read more...] about Half The Story

Filed Under: Parenthood & Parenting Tips

Being Grateful

November 25, 2015

Thanksgiving is the best. It's not a religious holiday so you don't have to starve yourself or go to services. Thanksgiving is food, family, football, friends and fun. The holiday is all … [Read more...] about Being Grateful

Filed Under: Adoption, Parenthood & Parenting Tips

5 Punishments You Must Try!

November 21, 2015

I have two daughters; one is 6 and one is 8. The 6 year old, for the most part, is very good. She’s a pleaser, she only wants Mommy and Daddy to be proud of her: The 8 year old though, she … [Read more...] about 5 Punishments You Must Try!

Filed Under: Parenthood & Parenting Tips

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