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Need Frozen Halloween Costumes? Kandoo!

By Stephanie Jankowski 4 Comments

Halloween is nearly here, and I'm teaming up with Kandoo and some of my favorite bloggers on Instagram to co-host an epic Frozen Halloween costume giveaway. Do your kids love Halloween? Are they obsessed with Frozen? We're giving away three Frozen Halloween costumes and a $100 Amazon Gift ... » Learn More about Need Frozen Halloween Costumes? Kandoo!

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Here’s What I Think of Your Fundraising

By Stephanie Jankowski 9 Comments

Raising funds or asking for handouts? How to tell the difference!

What used to be a few times a year, has become a weekly occurrence. No longer for kindness and charity, it has morphed into a gruesome beast whose singular purpose is to keep a king in his throne. I'm talking fundraising, people. And it's outta control! The days of simply shelling out for Girl ... » Learn More about Here’s What I Think of Your Fundraising

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Breakfast Burritos Make Me Sick and I Hate Guys That Wear Abercrombie & Fitch

By Stephanie Jankowski 69 Comments

Rule #1: Never accept his hot chocolate.

He was charming. Handsome. Ambitious. Fun. <Insert lavish sigh and girlish giggles here> On the heels of my first real break-up, I met Bryan.* We lived in the same dorm and despite my role as big bad Resident Assistant, he continued to underage drink in his room. He was the ... » Learn More about Breakfast Burritos Make Me Sick and I Hate Guys That Wear Abercrombie & Fitch

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My Husband’s Love Affair With Another Man…

By Stephanie Jankowski 8 Comments

Blogelina Profitable Blogging is only $5!

Excel spreadsheets. Family budget. 401K and retirement packages. "Live like no one else today so you can live like no one else tomorrow."   If any of that got you all hot and bothered, you're probably my husband, who, by the way, is having an ongoing love affair with another man. Yes, ... » Learn More about My Husband’s Love Affair With Another Man…

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Video Killed the Radio Star

By Stephanie Jankowski 7 Comments

You know how, a few weeks ago, I was on the radio? It was awesome because I didn't have to brush my teeth. But then, I was asked to polish myself up and go to the KDKA studios where people would see (and smell) me. I did and it was FUN! That said, I've never really cared for my voice. Once, at a ... » Learn More about Video Killed the Radio Star

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Dear Students: Don’t Ever Ask Me These Questions

By Stephanie Jankowski 7 Comments

10 Questions Students Should NEVER Ask Their English Teachers

This may come as a surprise to you, but not every kid loves school. I know, I'll give you a minute. Not only that, but some don't really pay attention when teachers are explaining assignments, answering other students' questions, or generally speaking words about anything at all. It's quite ... » Learn More about Dear Students: Don’t Ever Ask Me These Questions

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10 Reasons Why I Don’t Run

By Stephanie Jankowski 17 Comments

I Fall Up Steps

While on Pinterest looking up all-natural window cleaner*, I came across pins about running, being a runner, couch to 5K running, Fun Runs, Color Me a Runner runs, You Run, I Run, EVERYONE RUN! *Nutella recipes Not interested, people. I'm here for vinegar-based cleanser** then I'm ... » Learn More about 10 Reasons Why I Don’t Run

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MyCharge: Fueling My Addiction

By Stephanie Jankowski 2 Comments

Know when I need my cell phone the most? When the battery's dead. It's like some cosmic force drains the battery when I'm low on gas and lost on some back road trying to find that little country ice cream shack everyone raves about, or when I'm relying on Siri to entertain the kids while we wait 45 ... » Learn More about MyCharge: Fueling My Addiction

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Oversharing: The Day I Had Balls

By Stephanie Jankowski 52 Comments

Hiya, pals! Welcome back to another installment of Oversharing: I Ain't Scarrred! Today's Oversharer, Amanda, is a dear friend and colleague who agreed to embarrass herself in the name of laughter, but also hopes all the women out there will learn something from her experience: when it comes to ... » Learn More about Oversharing: The Day I Had Balls

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Dolla, Dolla Bills Ya’ll

By Stephanie Jankowski 3 Comments

H&R Block Budget Challenge

For someone whose mathematical competencies are, ahem, slightly below average, I do love some numbers: when they're on money. More specifically, I love receiving money, preferably without having to do much work. Unfortunately, as my last name is not Kardashian, I actually have to hold down a job, ... » Learn More about Dolla, Dolla Bills Ya’ll

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