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School Then Vs School Now

School Then Vs School Now – Can you imagine any of the following stories taking place in an elementary, junior high, or high school now? I’m not writing this

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The Great Sugar Cereal Debate

The Great Sugar Cereal Debate – Do you let your kids indulge in sugary cereal? If so, is it occasionally? Or for breakfast every morning? Cheerios now has

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Coping With Eosinophilic Esophagitis

Unwanted Parenting Advice Stories

Unwanted Parenting Advice Stories – I will never understand why strangers in public places feel the need to offer up unwanted, unwarranted  parenting advice.

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Back to School Lunch Ideas

Back to School Lunch Ideas – Back-to-School Meal Planning: Heart-Healthy, Protein-Packed Lunches – Interview with Jessica Fishman Levinson, MS, RDN CDN

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Funny Things Kids Say

Funny Things Kids Say – Kids can really brighten a day with their unintended humor. I love calling my friends and family when my kids say the funniest

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Chillermania Indian River

Chillermania Indian River review, pics, hours, and info. Chillermania is author Jonathon Rand’s personal HQ, store, and museum of American Chillers and Michigan Chillers books and memorabilia.

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An Open Letter to Trader Joe’s

My open letter to Trader Joe’s – Dear Trader Joe’s, stop taking my favorite products away! When I first met you many years ago, it was love at first sight.

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Broiled BBQ Salmon Recipe

Broiled BBQ Salmon Recipe – This salmon is great because it really helps to keep the salmon from getting too dry in the cooking process. This is an easy

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Moms Don’t Need Parenting Labels

Are you a Free Range parent or a Helicopter Mom? If you’re like me, you’re getting tired of parenting labels or people trying to find a new rubber stamp

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Healthy Parenting Disagreements

Healthy Parenting Disagreements – my husband and I seemed to agree upon everything… before we had kids. Sound familiar? Many married couples skate through

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