Stephanie Jankowski's Blog, page 37
August 6, 2014
Back-to-School Giveaway For Kids and Moms!
In less than a month, it’s alarm-setting time. It’s rushing out the door time. It’s back to school time. You’re either all, “yay!” or “boo!” It depends on how yoursummer is going; if thekids have been whining that they’re bored and you’re still digging sand out of your bits from vacation, you may be readyKeep reading...
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August 4, 2014
This Is Gosser Hill
If you’re lucky, you grew up in a small town like I did. Friends fromthe top of the hill, the whole way down to the alley, sprinkled with some crotchety old folks in between. Quad rides to a place aptly nicknamed the Toilet Bowl in the fall, flying down Kepple’s Hill on a sled inKeep reading...
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July 30, 2014
I Wanna Feel Done
Yesterday, the husband and I celebrated 8 years of wedded bliss. Every July 29, I bug him to pose forThe Anniversary Picture that proves we still like each other: In years past, we’ve helda sign that reads how many years we’ve been married, but 2014 worked outthat the ages of the older kids (5Keep reading...
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July 28, 2014
Balancing Love & Discipline with MomAssembly
Years ago, my nightstand was home to an array of lip glosses, novels thatsubstituted for reality as long as I continued to turn the pages, notes about upcoming lesson plans, and a framed picture of yours truly and my soon-to-be-husband. Almost ten years later, my nightstand is hidden beneathacluttered stack of parenting books. And oneKeep reading...
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July 24, 2014
Help Baby Feel Better With Essential Oils
Have you noticed how babies can’t talk? Yeah, it can be pretty frustrating. Me: Why are you crying?! Baby: WAAAAAAAAAAAAAA! Me: What do you want?! Baby: AHHHHHHHHHHH! I mean, come on manners. Thankfully I have about 148 books on babies and how to parent them, and according to the experts, my 3-month-old may get teethKeep reading...
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July 23, 2014
To My Baby Brother, On His 30th Birthday
Hellooooo, Michael! You keep telling me to stop writing about my lady bits and birth stuff, and write about you because, like a typical man, you enjoy being fussed over. So, here it is. Your very own post on your very special day. The day you don’t want to celebrate but I’m making a hugeKeep reading...
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July 21, 2014
Parents, Stop Using Labels As Scapegoats
“Do you think she has a…problem?” My husband asked this about our three-year-old because, recently, she has becomereally stellarat looking us square in the face and completely ignoring the words comingout of our mouths. I’ve noticed she normallyutilizes thistactic when asked to do something. Namely, something she doesn’t want to do. This child is theKeep reading...
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July 17, 2014
Confession: I Use Essential Oils
Before I introduce you to my inner hippie, let me preface this with a disclaimer that will hopefully break a few stereotypes out there: I shave my armpits. I drive an SUV. I do not have 17 children, 3 sister wives, or live on a commune. Though, some days, that sounds pretty rad. Why doKeep reading...
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July 13, 2014
Once Upon A Time, I Was a Step Team Coach
One regretthat lingers from my high school days is that I didn’t embarrass myself more often. Not, like, slip on spilled milk in the cafeteria and fall on my face embarrass. But the kind of invigorating embarrassment that comes fromstepping outside of yourcomfort zone. Of taking a risk. Of allowing all inhibitions to fall byKeep reading...
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