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Caillou Might Be the Worst, but He’s Also Kinda the Best

By Stephanie Jankowski 9 Comments

For those of you not yet familiar with the mind-numbing Sprout television show Caillou, quit bragging you lucky a-holes. My daughter can barely put a sentence together, but she can screech “MORE CAILLOU!” at volume 60 in three different languages. Even though this Canadian toddler is the epitome of ... » Learn More about Caillou Might Be the Worst, but He’s Also Kinda the Best

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It’s Been Real, WordPress

By Stephanie Jankowski 6 Comments

Dear WordPress, It's time. My self-hosted site is all but ready, so this will be my last post as a Presser. I have appreciated the free hosting, and will always remember being Freshly Pressed with the fondest of memories. Thank you for introducing me to so many talented bloggers, whom I pray will ... » Learn More about It’s Been Real, WordPress

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So, I Peed on my Kid.

By Stephanie Jankowski 30 Comments

The fam and I took a trip to Burgatory today. If you've never been, I highly recommend it, mostly for the milkshakes. Mmmmmm... Anyhoo, the kids behaved fairly well, ate their meals without trying to feed strangers at the table next to us, and didn't even spill anything! It was, without a doubt, ... » Learn More about So, I Peed on my Kid.

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Happy 1-Year Blogiversary to Meeeeee!!!

By Stephanie Jankowski 35 Comments

Happy Friday, party people! I woke up in an exceptionally good mood today because, well, it's Friday AND because I'm reintroducing coffee back into my diet after almost a week hiatus. The flu may have had me down, but I'm up again, people, and I plan to reclaim my status as a fully functioning ... » Learn More about Happy 1-Year Blogiversary to Meeeeee!!!

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My Happy Place

By Stephanie Jankowski 10 Comments

If you're a fan of silly movies, as I am, then I'm sure you've seen Adam Sandler's Happy Gilmore. When Happy is about to go ape-shit and miss a putt, he soothes himself with a mantra his coach taught him: "Go to your happy place." Happy's place consisted of his grandma, pitchers of beer, and ... » Learn More about My Happy Place

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