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April Jeppson: There’s often more than 1 way to get a job done 

Have you ever read something and it just hits you? Like it really speaks to you and you ...

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April Jeppson: Don’t be afraid to challenge yourself a bit

When you live in Minnesota, you learn how to enjoy the outdoors even when it’s cold. I shouldn’t ...

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April Jeppson: Goals, a new year and finding inspiration 

It’s that time of year again. Out with the old, in with the new, New Year’s Resolutions and ...

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April Jeppson: Much to be thankful for even without snow

I’m dreaming of a white Christmas… Actually I’m not. Don’t get me wrong, it would be nice to ...

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April Jeppson: Watch out world, there’s nothing to stop her

It’s my daughter’s birthday today. Genevieve is 8 years old, and she’s the youngest of my three children. ...

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April Jeppson: Do you buy your Christmas presents early?

There’s this game I play with myself every year. It’s not my favorite game, but yet somehow, I ...

Opinion

April Jeppson: It’s time to let the Christmas music play

It’s after Thanksgiving, which means only one thing — Christmas music can begin!

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April Jeppson: Filled with joy, gratitude this Thanksgiving

I grabbed my phone off my desk and noticed that I had a message on it. It was ...

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April Jeppson: Preparing, excited for a change in seasons

It snowed. The roads are a little slick. Although my feet want to continue to put on sandals, ...

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April Jeppson: Extend more grace to the people around you

Every little thing by April Jeppson I’m in the middle of washing my hair the other day when ...

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April Jeppson: MEA break feels like a short mini vacation

It’s MEA and that means the kids don’t have school for a few days. Sometimes we take a ...

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April Jeppson: Glorious soup season has arrived in Minnesota

It’s finally soup season. I’m not sure if that’s a legitimate time of year, but I feel if ...

Opinion

April Jeppson: Parenting is hard work, but well worth it

I want to tell you about my friend Hailey. I first met her when she was 15. She ...

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April Jeppson: Wow, am I prepared to parent a teenager?

My son turned 13 this week. With all of the hubbub I made over my own birthday, I ...

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April Jeppson: It’s time to celebrate with all my favorites

This week has been a whirlwind. I have worked long hours and gotten so much done, but if ...

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