Stephanie Jankowski's Blog, page 13

I’ve Found the Holy Grail of Cleaning Supplies

If money were as bountiful as my three-year-old’s dinner-time tantrums, I would pay someone to perform the tedious tasks otherwise assigned as Mom’s Responsibilities. Someone else can do the meal planning, shopping, and cooking. It’d be awesome if that someone else would also do the dishes, but I’m not trying to be greedy. As much ... » Learn More about I’ve Found the Holy Grail of Cleaning Supplies

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Tales of a Second Grade Anti-Typist

Upon the close of their first full week back to school, I asked my kiddos the typical Mom questions: What’s one new thing you learned so far? Who did you play with at recess? What do you think your favorite subject will be this year? How long do we have until all that fundraising paperwork comes home? ... » Learn More about Tales of a Second Grade Anti-Typist

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Why Are You Always On Your Phone?

Those who know my husband know he’s not into devices. He’s ahead of the game when it comes to technology in his classroom, but he still reads an actual newspaper and he’s been known to say, “It’ll stop” when we tell him his phone is ringing. Also? I’m pretty sure he doesn’t even know how to ... » Learn More about Why Are You Always On Your Phone?

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My Pink Box

For the past year, a pink box has been delivered to my doorstep every month. Each time I find it sitting there, beckoning to me, my insides do a cartwheel like a kid on Christmas morning. The pink box holds new surprises every time, and things I would never think to buy for myself, so they’re ... » Learn More about My Pink Box

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Take a Chance on the Ugly Ones!

Just because she's not pretty doesn't mean you shouldn't take her home. I'm talking about produce, you guys!

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I Don’t Want to Sleep Like a Baby; I Want to Sleep Like My Husband

The night we brought our first-born home from the hospital, I arranged him in a bassinet beside our bed and propped myself up with some pillows, c-section scar searing beneath my PJs. As newborns do, our baby boy woke around 2am, wailing. Because I wasn’t moving as fast as normal, I tapped my husband and asked ... » Learn More about I Don’t Want to Sleep Like a Baby; I Want to Sleep Like My Husband

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Who Said You Could Turn Eight?!

On this day eight years ago, you were gently lifted from my body at 3:30 am. Certain you were my Mia Rose, I slurred liar! when the doctor announced you were a boy. Anesthesia and I never did get along. You didn’t come into the world the way I had envisioned, and you weren’t the ... » Learn More about Who Said You Could Turn Eight?!

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When Your Toddler Follows You Into the Bathroom. (+ a giveaway!)

Jokes about moms not being able to pee alone have become as mainstream as the stereotype we all share the maternal aspiration to peruse the aisles of Target sans kids while sipping a Starbucks. I’m here to tell ya: we don’t all fit the Target/Starbucks mold. In fact, if given the choice, I’d rather curl up in my ... » Learn More about When Your Toddler Follows You Into the Bathroom. (+ a giveaway!)

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What We Say vs. What We Think: Teacher Edition

When my oldest finished his first year of preschool, he brought home a nugget of wisdom I’ve used time and time again. The phrase, “Zip it, lock it, put it in your pocket” is a kid-friendly way to stay SHUT YER FACE HOLE. Really, it’s the gift that keeps on giving. As educators, pillars of ... » Learn More about What We Say vs. What We Think: Teacher Edition

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Summer Book Giveaway!!

I could kiss summer right on the mouth. I love me some sunshine and warm weather, sitting by the pool sipping a cool drink. Watching my kids run through sprinklers, family vacations. Less structure, more relaxation. More reading!! To kick off this season of exhaling in style, I teamed up with some of my favorite bloggers to ... » Learn More about Summer Book Giveaway!!

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