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Oversharing: My Pee Tests

By Stephanie Jankowski 19 Comments

Do you find that sharing one too many personal details brings you endless delight, much to the dismay of your parents or spouse? Is your goal in life to make those around you squeamish and/or run to the bathroom to either laugh-pee or vomit in response to a story you've told? Do you believe ... » Learn More about Oversharing: My Pee Tests

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Reliving My Childhood, One New Kid On the Block At a Time

By Stephanie Jankowski 34 Comments

I wrote this post a few weeks ago, but got lucky when Jenn's Theme Thursday prompt was concerts. So I'm recycling. Saving the earth, one blog post at a time.   Where: A third-grade classroom When: 1989 Why: Valentine's Day Extravaganza There we were, decorating our shoe boxes ... » Learn More about Reliving My Childhood, One New Kid On the Block At a Time

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Everything I Know About Kids I Learned From Dogs

By Stephanie Jankowski 25 Comments

Being trapped indoors with two feisty toddlers is about as much fun as a pap smear. Western Pennsylvania weather is constantly kicking us in the crotch with blankets of snow in the winter, gallons of rain in the spring, and drastic temperature changes from day to day regardless of the season. I ... » Learn More about Everything I Know About Kids I Learned From Dogs

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It’s Only Funny Until It’s Scary

By Stephanie Jankowski 80 Comments

  I'm going to start things off with a healthy dose of TMI: I got my first period the summer after fourth grade. RIGHT?! I was at Seaworld with the effing Girl Scouts and thought I shat my pants. I was mortified and didn't want to tell my troop leader because, helloooo?! I thought I ... » Learn More about It’s Only Funny Until It’s Scary

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Get To Mixing

By Stephanie Jankowski 3 Comments

Happy Friday, pals! If you're joining us for the first time, WELCOME! I'm Crazy and Exhausted, also known as Stephanie, and I'm coming to ya live from Pittsburgh, PA, also known as We Are Winning the Stanley Cupburgh. If you care to learn more about boring ol' me, my Hiya Page has the goods. I also ... » Learn More about Get To Mixing

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