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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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Here’s to the Good Students

By Stephanie Jankowski 23 Comments

Something about yesterday's post didn't feel right. I mean, I enjoyed writing it and giggled when I re-read it (don't act like you don't laugh at your own jokes. Liar.), but then I read some of the comments and got...sad. It's totally my fault. This time of the year is a little overwhelming, and ... » Learn More about Here’s to the Good Students

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The ABCs of Succeeding in High School: A Student’s Guide to Getting What You Want from Your Teacher

By Stephanie Jankowski 36 Comments

Hello, high school students, and welcome to class! My goal is to help you succeed in our course and, ultimately, in life. I have dedicated myself to your progress as a student and as a person, but despite my 100% commitment, you will need to meet me at least halfway. I understand that some of you ... » Learn More about The ABCs of Succeeding in High School: A Student’s Guide to Getting What You Want from Your Teacher

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