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Mother’s Day

May 7, 2016

(From The Archives, May 2014) Every once in a while I do a NO BOYS ALLOWED post. This is one of those posts: … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day

Filed Under: Parenthood & Parenting Tips Tagged With: lessons, life of a parent, momlife, mommyhood, Mother's Day, motherhood, parenthood, parenting, parenting blogger

Just Wait!

April 25, 2016

(From The Archives: April 3, 2012) For some reason, whenever I voice a concern about my kids, there is almost always someone who feels the need to weigh in with the following response: “Oh, just … [Read more...] about Just Wait!

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Why Overnight Camp Isn’t Right For My Kid–Top 5 Concerns

April 10, 2016

Over the last 14 years, I have engaged in countless conversations with people (many of whom are friends) about whether or not overnight camp is right for their kid. These are Top 5 Concerns I hear the … [Read more...] about Why Overnight Camp Isn’t Right For My Kid–Top 5 Concerns

Filed Under: Camp Life, Parenthood & Parenting Tips Tagged With: comfort zone, fresh air, friendship, fun, growing up, homesickness, kids, letting go, mess hall cheers, momlife, mommy blogger, mommyhood, motherhood, overnight camp, parenthood, sleepovers, summer camp

Being A Camp Director’s Wife

March 30, 2016

(From The Archives: May 5, 2014) My husband, Cody, is one of the directors of an overnight camp for kids in Northern Michigan. Every year, Cody moves up to camp at the end of April to start setting … [Read more...] about Being A Camp Director’s Wife

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10 Things I Have Learned From Walking My Dog

March 27, 2016

I was taken by surprise last week when the Vet told me my dog, Bruno, was 10 pounds overweight. I knew he was a little plump, but not 10 pounds. I was not happy. I felt like he was basically calling … [Read more...] about 10 Things I Have Learned From Walking My Dog

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When Karma Shows Up At An Eminem Concert

August 28, 2014

My 7 year old daughter, F, got stung by a bee. The story goes that the bee was buzzing around her but she stayed really still and he left. But then he came back. She says he came back and hid … [Read more...] about When Karma Shows Up At An Eminem Concert

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Belly Hurts

July 26, 2011

My youngest daughter, Lovey, is currently due for her 2-year-old check up. The doctor’s office is in Petoskey, a cute little town in northern Michigan about 45 minutes away from camp, so I decided to … [Read more...] about Belly Hurts

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