Getting Back To Blogging!

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It’s been a hot minute since I sat down to write a blog post. And by “a hot minute,” I mean nine years since my last post on my former blog, Kris in Michigan! It feels good to be back.

I have to thank my friend, Terri of Your Friend From Florida blog, for putting blogging back in my mind.  I realized how much I’d missed it.

This blog will be a little bit of everything: daily life, the wonderful chaos of being a grandma to five awesome grandkids, my daily walks, favorite recipes, and our weekend camping trips. I chose the name Sweet Chaos and Campfires because it sums up life around here pretty well.

I’m excited to start writing again and see where this little blog takes me! 

Here's a photo from this morning's walk ( 2.5 miles).







Comments

  1. Terri DSeptember 29, 2026 at 11:09 AM

    Kris!! I'm so happy you are back!! We were blogging friends for a long time back in the day, and both of us moved over to blog.spot from Multiply (when they closed it down). You are also one of the first blogging friends I met in person, and we enjoyed several in-person visits when you and your family were visiting in Florida!! Welcome back! Hooray!!!

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    1. KrisSeptember 29, 2026 at 11:53 AM

      Terri, thank you for the warm welcome back! I'm so happy we have been able to stay connected through the years, and I'm looking forward to being active here and seeing your daily updates!

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  2. Pamela M. SteinerSeptember 30, 2026 at 3:42 AM

    Good Morning Kris! I came over from Terri's blog to say hello and welcome back to Blogger! I look forward to getting better acquainted with you! I love the title of your blog...it sounds like a happy place to be! I hope there will be s'mores to go with the campfires! LOL. Have a blessed and wonderful day!

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    1. KrisSeptember 30, 2026 at 8:32 AM

      Hi Pam! Thank you for stopping by! I'm so happy to connect with you on Blogger. I'm looking forward to reading your posts and getting to know you. I will definitely have some virtual s'mores to pass around! Have a great day!

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  3. Martha Jane OrlandoSeptember 30, 2026 at 5:07 AM

    Hi, Kris! Yes, Terri is the one that brought me here and I'm looking forward to visiting with you in the future. Glad you're back to blogging!

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    1. KrisSeptember 30, 2026 at 8:34 AM

      Hi Martha! So happy that Terri sent you over here! I look forward to reading your blog and chatting with you here, blogger. Have a fantastic day!

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  4. JoyceSeptember 30, 2026 at 5:09 AM

    I'm visiting from Terri's blog too. We've known each other online for many years and finally got to have a quick meet up in July. I am also a Nana to five : ) What a fun season it is! Welcome back to the blogosphere. I still love it here.

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    1. KrisSeptember 30, 2026 at 8:37 AM

      Hi, Joyce! So happy you popped over from Terri's blog! I'm looking forward to hearing some of your Nana stories! I love connecting with other grandparents. Being a grandma is my greatest joy! Have a fantastic day!

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  5. MariSeptember 30, 2026 at 5:38 AM

    Hi Kris - coming over from Terri's blog. She's the best and we've even been able to visit each other.
    I'm also in Michigan and wonder where you live. I'm in Allendale - it's between Grand Rapids and Grand Haven.
    Welcome back!

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    1. KrisSeptember 30, 2026 at 8:42 AM

      Thank you, Mari! And yes, Terri is the best! I feel so blessed to have had the chance to meet her a few different times. You live in a pretty area of the state! I'm in Sterling Heights, which is about 15 miles from Detroit. I'm loving our fall weather right now! Have a great day, and I look forward to reading your blog!

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  6. 🌺 Debby/From My Shasta HomeSeptember 30, 2026 at 7:50 AM

    Visiting from Terri's blog. Welcome back. I look forward reading your blog. I wish you good success!

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    1. KrisSeptember 30, 2026 at 8:43 AM

      Thank you, Debby, for the nice welcome! I'm looking forward to reading your blog and getting to know you! Have a fantastic day, and thanks again for stopping by!

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  7. Kim CarberrySeptember 30, 2026 at 9:04 AM

    I came over from Terri's blog to say hello and welcome you back to blogging!

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    1. KrisSeptember 30, 2026 at 10:08 AM

      Hi Kim! Thanks for stopping by to say hello! It's nice to meet you. I'm looking forward to reading your blog. I see that you live in England. I love England. We vacationed there in 2019 and 2023. Such a beautiful country!

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  8. SandySeptember 30, 2026 at 12:10 PM

    Hello, I am visiting from Terri’s blog. A Florida girl here. Welcome back to Blogland.

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    1. KrisSeptember 30, 2026 at 5:31 PM

      Hi Sandy! Thanks for stopping by! My sister and brother-in-law just moved to Florida. Such a beautiful state!

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  9. Mevely317September 30, 2026 at 3:45 PM

    Hi Kris ... I'm delighted to 'meet' you and learn more about you! Let's share a cuppa -- even virtually -- someday.

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    1. KrisSeptember 30, 2026 at 5:35 PM

      Hi Mevely! Thank you so much for stopping by! I'm all for sharing a cuppa! Looking forward to getting to know you...off to check out your blog!

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  10. KirstinSeptember 30, 2026 at 5:34 PM

    I'm visiting from one of the link parties that Terri is a part of...welcome back...there was a stretch of time that I just didn't take time to blog, didn't really feel like I had much to say and when I got back to it, I was so happy I did.

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    1. KrisSeptember 30, 2026 at 5:36 PM

      Hi Kirstin! Thanks for stopping by and for the warm welcome! It feels so good to be back! Looking forward to getting to know you and seeing your posts!

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