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I recently witnessed a conversation between my teenage daughter and her friend. I stood there, dumb struck, realizing I literally had no...

Blueberries simply sing summer. And picking them on a farm with family is just as fun as eating handfuls until your fingers turn blue.

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The first warm day of spring! The kids and I go on nature walks often, but this time was really special. Finally, the cold dark winter...

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