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It’s blueberry picking season in the Northland and, if you're like me, you're getting out and picking blueberries every chance you get. I try to pick around 15-20 pounds of blueberries a year from a couple different berry places...

When I first became a mom, I assumed part of parenting was teaching your child how to succeed in the world, and that meant they learn how to cook, do their laundry, clean, and handle messes. As it turns...

For the past several decades, about 50% of our plastic waste, such as single use food packaging (chip bags, yogurt containers, fruit containers, etc.) straws, single use water and soda bottles, plastic cutlery, cling wrap and plastic grocery bags...

Oh, the excitement of buying a brand new car! The confidence of knowing no one else has used (or abused) it. The comfort of experiencing how CLEAN it is, and what is it about that new car smell? But despite...

"I'm bored!" Those words can be some of the most aggravating words to hear as a parent. Sure, it makes sense if you are in the grocery check out line or even in the car, but at home? When...

I know what you’re thinking right now. 12 simple steps?! Is this lady lacking some vital nutrients that supply her brain with actual working cells? Hear me out… it’s not as overwhelming as it may seem at first glance,...

We’re in the thick of the school year and some of you might be getting the email that says, “Your child is a joy to have in class but they could really use extra help at home with (enter...

I’ll start by saying that you can start any of these traditions at any time, but when I was a new mom I really wanted to get Christmas right. I felt a lot of pressure to make sure my...

Recently, my family became a one car household, and it means my daughter and I have time to kill between errands/activities and picking up my husband from work. I have found myself driving around neighborhoods gawking at Christmas lights...

Hi!  My name is Cheryl and I am a furniture hoarder. I'm also a woman who owns and runs a successful small business in our community. You can often find me full of sawdust and paint, out in my...