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I know you mamas have spent the last six or eight weeks researching all the summer camp possibilities for your kids to give them educational opportunities or a chance to hone their athletic skills or just explore hobbies. Well done! Having a Summer Plan can save the family in many ways. But, I have some [...]
This summer, I will turn 40. If I am being totally honest, I have been dreading this upcoming birthday for many years. My husband would tell you I have been dreading this birthday since I turned 30. To me, 40 means middle age. It means wrinkles and aches and pains and gray hair and early [...]
You know those days that seem most challenging? And your reaction to all of it is less than perfect? Those are the days the little angel on my shoulder screams GET OUTSIDE! And she is always right. For me, time in nature is like a yoga class or a hug from my mom. It allows me [...]
When my husband and I bought our condo five years ago, I had never put much thought into what purpose our porches would be serving. To me, when we bought it, we had a yard that would be useful and fun. In reality, that "yard" is a trail for the community and in the summer [...]
Laundry. It's the worst, right? People often complain about laundry and for good reason: it's one of those household chores that never ends. Unless your family is walking around naked, there will always, always be dirty clothes. While that is discouraging, there are a few ways I tackle the mountains of laundry that lighten the [...]
Today I let it go instead of letting it work me up. When my son didn't want to put his clothes on, I chased him around the couch and made him laugh. Today when he wanted the light up rain boots that were three sizes too big, we bought them. We even took the tags [...]
While scheduling a family photo session with a photographer may not be at the top of your to-do list, I'm here to emphatically tell you that it's a must for every parent. And, if you are like me and sometimes need permission to do something big, here's a supporting "go for it" from every parent [...]
Podcasts have once again surged in popularity. Recently I became curious about podcast options for my elementary school-aged kids, so I began exploring. Podcasts are an excellent choice for quality, screen-free, no-cost entertainment. They also provide an auditory learning opportunity for the listener, which appeals to me as a parent. Here are some family-friendly podcasts [...]
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Our family loves springtime in Bloomington. Those first few days, as sunlight warms up the world and the grass is turning green again, you'll find us out and about soaking up some of our favorite adventures around the city. Saturdays The Bloomington Community Farmers' Market runs through September. Shop for fresh fruits, veggies, and flowers. Or, just [...]
