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TV hosts on set for FOX 17 with products on the table for back to school

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As always, summer flew by and it’s already time to head back to school. As much as I want to be a year-round schooling family, our rhythms just don’t stick throughout the precious summer months here in Michigan. By August, we’re all feeling ready for a routine and to get back to the books! This […]

Back to (Home) School: Learning Made Fun

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My fellow elder millennials will appreciate my annual screen-free summer round-up! Preserving the analog life and simple days before the Internet changed everything is something I write about in my book Mama Bear Survival. And for the younger moms who never had the chance to experience the beauty of an internet-free summer, let me paint […]

Screen-Free Summer Ideas for Kids: Bringing Back a ’90s Style Childhood Summer

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News hosts on outdoor set

In Mama Bear Survival, I share a growing love for returning to traditional skills… working with your hands, choosing things that are made well, and creating a home that feels thoughtful and lived in. I was recently asked to share some of my favorite Mother’s Day gift ideas on FOX 17, so I highlighted all  […]

Handcrafted Mother’s Day Gift Ideas: Meaningful Gifts for Mom (From Small Businesses)

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Hosts of FOX 17 Morning Mix posing with products