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This past Tuesday was National Lost Sock Memorial Day. If you weren’t aware of this solemn holiday, don’t worry. There’s still time to participate. Simply go to your sock drawer, remove all the lonely, mateless socks, have a moment of silence for them, then toss those socks. It’s time to let...
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Mother's Day is already next weekend and if you are in need of some fun and unique Mother's Day ideas, I have you covered! I personally am one of those mom's who never really wants or needs anything. I love spending time with my children and husband but honestly don't bother buying me a card and you...
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Voluntourism is one of today’s fastest growing travel trends. In lieu of sight-seeing and suntanning, more and more Americans are using their vacation time to do volunteer work. While many folks choose to lend a hand overseas, you can find opportunities closer to home, like these right here in Mic...
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Have you ever noticed that the date May 4th sounds strangely similar to 'May the force be with you', the Star Wars franchise's famous line? Because of that, May 4th has become the nationally celebrate, yet unofficial 'May The Force Be With You' day. Celebrated by thousands of Star Wars fans around t...
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On May 4th, Star War’s massive, global fan base will celebrate Star Wars Day. (Because May the Fourth sounds remarkably similar to the movie's famous line, "May the Force be with you.") Then on May 25th, the movie franchise celebrates forty years since Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope first hit th...
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If you or anyone you know are fans of the Star Wars movie franchise you know there is a special love for anything Star Wars related. Having grown up on Star Wars movies and now having children of my own, I get to pass my knowledge of the movies down to my kiddos. Growing up in the 80's I enjoy the c...
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A wildflower scavenger hunt is a fun reason to take a walk in the woods. In spring, one of the first things to come back to life in Michigan’s forests, meadows and marshes are native wildflowers. It’s exciting when you happen across these beautiful,delicate blooms in the wilderness. Bring a cell...
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What do the Easter Bunny and Santa Claus have in common? More than you might think. Like Santa and his presents, the Easter Bunny and his eggs have their roots in European, religious folklore, invented to make kids behave themselves. It seems the parenting tactic of bribing your kids to behave is...
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With Easter only being a few weeks away and us planning on visiting the Easter Bunny at Grandpa Shorter's in Petoskey, I thought it might be time to start researching creative ways to decorate Easter eggs. My kids are getting older (6, 7 and almost 9) but they still love decorating eggs every year. ...
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While some may argue part-time jobs take teens away from their school studies and extracurricular activities, there are actually many benefits to a teen working. As long as they manage their time well, teens can gain valuable life skills through a summer or after-school job. 1. They begin to under...
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