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The fifth-season of Motherhood: May-Cember
Welcome to the unofficial fifth season of parenting also being referred to as May-Cember. It is the time of year where the calendar is busting at the seems with field day, and soccer practices, donuts with grown-ups and more soccer practices. It is an exciting time of year for your kids but you are just…
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First Aid Essentials: What I keep on hand as a nurse + mom
Spring sports are here and summer adventures are just around the corner—and if your household is anything like mine, that means scraped knees, bug bites, mystery rashes, and the occasional dramatic injury that requires both medical attention and a popsicle. As a nurse and a mom of two active kids, being prepared with right first…
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What I’m planting this Spring (and why)
This year’s garden is a mix of practical staples and a few redos of past failures. I’ve choosen plants based on what our family loves to eat, what grows well in our zone, and what supports a more sustainable, intentional way of living. Here’s a look at what’s going into the ground this spring and…
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Smoothie Pops Made Simple
The idea for frozen smoothie pops came on one of those unexpected 70-degree days in March—the kind that teases spring and has the kids running outside, wanting to get the sprinkler out and asking for a treat to cool down. Of course, I had yet to stock the freezer with popsicles, but a quick look…
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From Seed to Sprout: Kicking Off the Garden Season Indoors
With hopes that any significant snow fall is behind us and the longer days are here in Michigan, it’s hard to fight the urge to get hands into the dirt. With the ground still frozen or too cold for most crops, starting seedlings indoors is the perfect way to satisfy that urge to garden while…
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Shaving Cream, Color Play & Easter Eggs: A Sensory DIY Kids Love
Traditional egg coloring with food coloring, water, and vinegar is a timeless way to celebrate spring—simple, vibrant, and always a hit with kids. Mixing a few drops of food coloring with vinegar and warm water creates bold hues that cling beautifully to the eggshells, making it easy for little hands to create their own masterpieces….
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