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Get Your Happy Back: Give Your Dog the BEST.DAY.EVER.
Mika Ross Mika Ross

Get Your Happy Back: Give Your Dog the BEST.DAY.EVER.

A few Sundays ago, we decided to give Cowboy the BEST.DAY.EVER. and I just have to tell you...it impacted me in BIG ways I had not anticipated.

It all started when I was rounding up the family for a hike. The leaves had turned here, and it was too beautiful outside to be inside—or grocery shopping.

My 8-year-old daughter asked if Cowboy could come with us. Honestly, the last thing I wanted was to be carrying a child on my back AND managing the dog.

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The Dreaded Missing Assignment Emails
Mika Ross Mika Ross

The Dreaded Missing Assignment Emails

To be really honest, I'm writing this in total frustration with our daughter's school (and maybe schools in general). Warning: I'm in a mood.

If you have a middle or high schooler, you may be familiar with the dreaded "Your Student has Missing Assignments" emails. 

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