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Detroit Historical Society Homeschool Day May 8, 2025
Detroit Historical Society Homeschool Day May 8 2025 from 1:30pm to 3:00pm Ages 6+ Families are invited to join for a group tour of the museum, featuring our Origins: Life Where the River Bends, America’s Motor City and Streets of … [continue reading]
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Watermelon Feta Salad with Almonds (Panera Copycat)
Watermelon Feta Salad with Almonds — Inspired by Panera A bright, refreshing salad inspired by Panera’s seasonal favorite! Juicy watermelon, creamy feta, toasted almonds, quinoa, and peppery arugula all come together with a light champagne vinaigrette. Perfect for summer lunches, … [continue reading]
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Auntie Mae’s Sushi Rice
Auntie Mae’s Rice A colorful and comforting family-style sushi rice dish from Auntie Mae’s kitchen. I remember last having had Auntie Mae’s sushi rice during a family gathering in 2009. My daughter and her cousin had little adventures that … [continue reading]
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KJ’s Cacao Banana Nut Smoothie
Smoothie-making is officially part of the daily routine now that KJ has her Vitamix in hand. Today’s blend sticks to a core trio she loves—banana, cacao, and nut butter—plus a few powerhouse extras for added nutrition and creaminess. Less ice, … [continue reading]
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My Daughter’s Chocolatey Banana Nut Butter Smoothie
My daughter whipped up this smoothie on the fly this morning, and it turned out so good I had to share. It’s rich, chocolatey, and packed with nutritious add-ins—perfect for a quick breakfast or midday boost. She blended two fresh … [continue reading]
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Erin Condren LifePlanner 2025–2026: Weekly vs. Daily Comparison
Planning for 2025–2026? Here’s Why I Still Use Erin Condren’s Weekly LifePlanner With so many digital calendars and apps promising productivity, it’s easy to overlook the simple power of a paper planner. But for many of us, putting pen to … [continue reading]
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Eastern Market Annual Flower Day 2025
Eastern Market Annual Flower Day 2025 is Sunday, May 18, 2008, 4:00am – 8:00pm. Check out their website for tips on when to get there and how to get the best deals. Detroit Historic Eastern Market is the largest historic … [continue reading]
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Berry Pineapple Spinach Smoothie Bowl
I came across an interesting treat at Costco the other day: Fichi Fig & Walnut Bites. Just two ingredients—fig and walnut. As a snack, I found them pretty wonderful. They’re smaller than a fun-size candy bar, but they deliver … [continue reading]
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Math in Skating Budgeting for a Family Trip to the Roller Rink
Roller skating isn’t just a fun way to stay active—it’s also a great opportunity to teach kids financial literacy! Planning a family trip to the roller rink provides a hands-on lesson in budgeting, addition, and subtraction. Breaking down costs and … [continue reading]
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Finding Resilience in Unexpected Moments
Life has a way of throwing unexpected challenges our way—sometimes it’s the small stuff, other times it’s something that shakes us to our core. Recently, I encountered a situation that pushed me to my limits and tested my ability to … [continue reading]
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