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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events.

Sweetest Day Origins

Sweetest Day Origins

Sweetest Day Origins – Sweetest Day 2026 is October 17 – For those of you who did not already know this, it is celebrated primarily in the Michigan Great Lakes region and parts of the Northeast United States.

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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events.

The Mysteries of Parenting

The Mysteries of Parenting

The Mysteries of Parenting – from toilet paper rolls to bad pizza. I’ll just never figure out some aspects of parenting that continue to effect the lives of

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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events.

Cedar Point Rides Graveyard

Cedar Point Rides Graveyard

Cedar Point Rides Graveyard / Cedar Point Closed Rides Tribute review & pics – As I head to Cedar Point for the umpteenth time for HalloWeekends, I wanted to pay tribute to the Cedar Point Closed Rides that

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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events.

How Parenting Has Changed

How Parenting Has Changed

How Parenting Has Changed – I thought my memories of being a teenager and parenting issues my parents faced would be a teaching asset once my kids reached their pre-teens / teen years – WRONG!

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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events.

An Open Letter to Trader Joe's

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. I thank you for all my favorite products that I can’t find anywhere else.

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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events.

Summer Fun Things To Do

Summer Fun Things To Do

Summer Fun Things To Do – local summer ideas and fun things to do with kids that are sometimes educational, very affordable, and always FUN. Are you ready for what to do when school is out

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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events.

Standing Up to Bullies

Standing Up to Bullies

Standing Up to Bullies – As kids interact, we teach them to use their words. When toddlers play and they get frustrated, we explain to them they need to

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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events.

Keeping Kids Active During Summer Months

Keeping Kids Active During Summer Months

Keeping Kids Active During Summer Months –  Why parents can’t compete with schools and free summer fun ideas to keep the kids active during summer vacation.

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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events.

A Non Traditional Father’s Day Tribute

A non traditional Father’s Day tribute to honor father figures. Father’s Day is quickly becoming one of my favorite holidays. For much of my life,

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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events.

Are School Graduations Going Overboard?

Are School Graduations Going Overboard?

Are School Graduations Going Overboard? Pre-school graduation, Kindergarten graduation, 8th grade graduation? High-cost parties & ceremonies. Where do we draw the line?

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