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Balancing Family Life and Sports Seasons
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Continue reading →: Balancing Family Life and Sports SeasonsAnother cross country season has come to an end, and it feels like we have barely had a moment to breathe since August 20th. Every single day has been packed with something. From the start of school where I was doing a long term sub job, to picking up an…
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Paused, But Not Done
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Continue reading →: Paused, But Not DoneWell, here we are. After months of waiting, I finally got an MRI on my foot… The results are better than I expected, not great, but not worst case scenario either. Here’s the list of what’s going on: Translation: 6–8 weeks of healing, no running, and trying not to spiral. If all…
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Reel Traditions on the Betsie River
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Continue reading →: Reel Traditions on the Betsie RiverWhile my family has been fishing the Betsie River for years, this was only our second time making the trip. It’s quickly become the boys’ favorite tradition. Last year, we didn’t have much luck with the salmon, but this year was a different story. Ideally, we’d come a bit later…
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Mid Summer Mood
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Continue reading →: Mid Summer MoodThis summer hasn’t been like the others. I’m not sure what it is… the week-late start to break because of snow days, the lack of planning a trip, the nerve damage to my foot? Probably all of the above. We had plans to go to Boston at the end of the…
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Crabs, Cows, & Cannonballs
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Continue reading →: Crabs, Cows, & CannonballsJune showed up with sunshine and…. kind of some chilly temperatures. Swim team season kicked off, and both Charles and Adrien have been absolutely crushing it in the pool. Even though the beginning was definitely something I wasn’t built for. I’m not one for getting into cold pools but apparently…
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Our May in Full Bloom
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Continue reading →: Our May in Full BloomMay has a reputation, some say it’s the new December and this just might be the first year I really felt it. From school events and sports practices to new routines and fresh adventures, this month had it all. We kicked things off with some fantastic PRs at track meets,…
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NYC, Friendship, and the Best Kind of Mayhem
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Continue reading →: NYC, Friendship, and the Best Kind of MayhemSometimes a mom just needs not to mom for a weekend. When you find out your college roomies are all going to be in the same place at once, it’s time to act like you’re 22 again. Though, to be honest, we’ve always acted like this. I truly have the…
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The Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Everyone’s Been Asking For
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Continue reading →: The Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Everyone’s Been Asking ForWell, sometimes you just have to laugh! After spending five hours prepping all our meals for the week…between sports, work, and everything else, our fridge decided to completely give up. So while I wait for a new one and take a little (unexpected) break from the kitchen, I figured it…
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Spring Has Sprung
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Continue reading →: Spring Has Sprung🌸 Spring came in hot this year!One day we were bundled up in coats, and the next, the trees are in bloom. The tulips and daffodils made their grand appearance and vanished just as quickly. The bees are out and buzzing again, and that familiar spring energy is back in…
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12 Years, Untold
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Continue reading →: 12 Years, UntoldIt was a beautiful spring Wednesday in Champaign-Urbana. The flowers hadn’t quite bloomed yet, and the trees were just beginning to bud. My oldest friend since I was five was coming to visit for the weekend, and as it happened, Donald’s friend Tessa, from back home in Canada, was also…
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I’m Nikita, a mom to two active boys who loves all things Detroit sports and lives in sweatpants 99% of the time. I’m a former XC runner and have a huge passion for staying active, so you’ll catch glimpses of my running journey too. Around here, it’s all about real life! You won’t find a Pinterest-perfect home, but you will find practical, fun ideas for making your everyday more enjoyable without all the waste. I’ll share easy, family-friendly meals that cut down on the processed stuff and sprinkle in some adventure, big or small. Stick around for a peek into our world!
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