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The Ultimate Tuna Salad Recipe!
I am a pescatarian (leaning more towards full vegetarian) and am seemingly always trying to find ways to make sure I fit in enough...
May 16, 2024


Budget Friendly Casual Summer Dresses Under $60
It’s already in the high 70’s here in Michigan, and I’m not someone who tolerates heat very well. I look like a sweaty, frizzy tomato on...
May 14, 2024


Fidgets for Fidgety Little Hands
I never really understood the popularity or appeal of fidgets until my son started his elementary school years. They didn't make sense to...
May 9, 2024


Pop-Tarts: An Easy Homemade Treat
What to make when you don't want all the extra additives of store-bought boxed Pop-Tarts My son was watching the new pop-tart movie...
May 6, 2024


Last-Minute Mother's Day Gift Ideas for Every Budget
I don’t know about you, but with Mother’s Day a week away, I am fully in a last-minute panic to make sure I have the right gifts for all...
May 3, 2024


How to Make the Perfect Mint Julep for Your Kentucky Derby Party
The Kentucky Derby always makes me think of Spring, sunshine, warming weather, and, of course, hats and mint juleps. Admittedly, I’ve...
May 1, 2024

Best Teacher Appreciation Gifts They'll Actually Want & Love
With teacher appreciation week coming up and the end of the school year, many parents are considering how we can thank all our excellent...
May 1, 2024


Tretinoin & Retinol Skincare: What’s the Big Deal?
I started researching and polling friends about the best skincare (more to come on that), and one thing kept popping up: Tretinoin. Maybe...
Apr 30, 2024


New Sweets at Trader Joes: April 2024
I went to Trader Joe’s recently with the intention of getting the essentials—produce, meats, tuna fish, and beans. Somehow, I managed to wal
Apr 23, 2024


Must-Have Spring Handbags for 2024
When Spring comes and I start to switch my closet from fall/winter clothes to spring/summer clothes, there are two things I’m itching to...
Apr 22, 2024


This Week I'm Into...
I just read an article about how Gen Z does not understand why elder millennials and Gen X use ellipses. We elders (ahem) use them to...
Apr 19, 2024


Get Ready for Summer with New Outdoor Must-Haves
The flowers are blooming, the leaves are budding, and the grass is looking greener than ever with lots of spring rain. I love spring...
Apr 18, 2024


7 Best Tech-Free Games for Kids: Family-Friendly Board Games
I don’t know about you, but keeping your kids off of tech and interested in the land of reality can be tricky. "Just 5 more minutes, mom!...
Apr 18, 2024
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