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That Cream Goes WHERE?!

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As parents, we all make an oopsie now and then. "Now and then" is a relative phrase, inclusive of our daily mishaps and those occasional whoppers we only discuss with our closest friends after a few glasses of wine. Children generally categorize our oopsie based on the extent of inconvenience ... » Learn More about That Cream Goes WHERE?!

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I’ll See Your Unsolicited Advice & Raise You One Middle Finger

By Stephanie Jankowski 2 Comments

Today, a friend texted me upset because some basic moron in her social circle had called out Christians, making the baseless claim that they can't be both faithful and Democrats. Friendly note: if you agree with said basic moron, the rest of this post is not for you. This isn't about politics; ... » Learn More about I’ll See Your Unsolicited Advice & Raise You One Middle Finger

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This is What Happened When a Drunk Lady Followed Us Around Target

By Stephanie Jankowski 2 Comments

When my son and husband channel their inner 70-year-old and head to the golf course, my daughters and I use our girls' only time to do fun stuff. We go to the movies, visit with friends, and enjoy shopping sprees at Target. To my husband who's reading this: calm down--I used our Red Card so it's ... » Learn More about This is What Happened When a Drunk Lady Followed Us Around Target

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I Am My Dog’s Favorite Ball

By Stephanie Jankowski 6 Comments

The night before we brought her home, I couldn't sleep. The same giddy excitement as when I was a child on Christmas Eve radiated through my body: eyes wouldn't close, brain wouldn't turn off. I lay there visualizing the snuggles, the unconditional love, everything I expected to accompany a ... » Learn More about I Am My Dog’s Favorite Ball

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Girls, Boys, Glamping, & GaGa Ball!

By Stephanie Jankowski 1 Comment

Last weekend, my fam and a whole bunch of our pals headed to Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Kozy Rest for the first time. Of the 17 of us, only two could claim the title of "regular campers," so the rest were out of our comfort zones for sure! But because I'd previously deemed this the Summer of Try ... » Learn More about Girls, Boys, Glamping, & GaGa Ball!

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