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Why Are You Always On Your Phone?

By Stephanie Jankowski 1 Comment

Those who know my husband know he's not into devices. He's ahead of the game when it comes to technology in his classroom, but he still reads an actual newspaper and he's been known to say, "It'll stop" when we tell him his phone is ringing. Also? I'm pretty sure he doesn't even know how to turn on ... » Learn More about Why Are You Always On Your Phone?

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Who Said You Could Turn Eight?!

By Stephanie Jankowski 2 Comments

On this day eight years ago, you were gently lifted from my body at 3:30 am. Certain you were my Mia Rose, I slurred liar! when the doctor announced you were a boy. Anesthesia and I never did get along. You didn't come into the world the way I had envisioned, and you weren't the dark-haired ... » Learn More about Who Said You Could Turn Eight?!

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When Your Toddler Follows You Into the Bathroom. (+ a giveaway!)

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Jokes about moms not being able to pee alone have become as mainstream as the stereotype we all share the maternal aspiration to peruse the aisles of Target sans kids while sipping a Starbucks. I'm here to tell ya: we don't all fit the Target/Starbucks mold. In fact, if given the choice, I'd ... » Learn More about When Your Toddler Follows You Into the Bathroom. (+ a giveaway!)

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Summer Book Giveaway!!

By Stephanie Jankowski 16 Comments

I could kiss summer right on the mouth. I love me some sunshine and warm weather, sitting by the pool sipping a cool drink. Watching my kids run through sprinklers, family vacations. Less structure, more relaxation. More reading!! To kick off this season of exhaling in style, I teamed up with some ... » Learn More about Summer Book Giveaway!!

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A Chin Hair In Time

By Stephanie Jankowski 2 Comments

“I’ve been thinking about a vasectomy,” my husband announces as our 3-year-old proudly hands him her booger. I try to disguise the panic in my voice: “Vasectomy?! That’s, like, really final.” “That’s the point,” he says. "Three kids, we’re done, right?” He looks at me. I look at him. We ... » Learn More about A Chin Hair In Time

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