Leslie
Independence Day: A Resource Guide for Teaching Your Kids
Backyard barbeques, fireworks, and friends: the perfect recipe for celebrating the Fourth of July! But has your child ever stopped and asked you just why we celebrate Independence Day? Were you left feeling like...
Tales from an Adult Only Child
Hi, my name is Leslie, and I’m a 32-year-old only child. I’ve never understood sibling dynamics; I never had to share my room; whenever I got in trouble, I never had anyone else to...
The Flip Side of “I Could Never Do That”
“I breastfed for 2 years.”
“Oh wow. I could never do that.”
“I gave up sugar and lost 50 pounds.”
“My goodness, I could never do that.”
“I decided to go back to school.”
“Good luck. I could...
May Dayton Dozen: Guide to Family-Friendly Events
What do Moms love even more than Panera Bread? That's easy... a day off from cooking!
Fortunately, for all of the kids and significant others out there, Panera Bread makes it easy to treat mom to...
Family Yearbooks: Being Intentional with Photos
If your mom is anything like mine, I’d be willing to bet she has several boxes of photos stashed away in her home somewhere collecting dust. Those pictures might occasionally see the light of...
An Egg-cellent Debate
Every year, as Easter draws near, a great debate begins between my mom and I. It’s not about the resurrection of our Lord. It doesn’t even involve the absurdities of the Easter bunny. Dear...
Life Lessons from a Journey with Autoimmune Disease
After giving birth to my second son in 2016, I had all of the typical postpartum experiences: difficulty losing weight, hair loss, mood swings, dry skin, etc. When nearly a year had passed and...
Mardi Gras Mambo? With the Family?
When you hear the phrase “Mardi Gras,” the first thing that probably comes to mind is “boobs, beads, and booze,” right? You’ve heard all the stories and seen all the movies that portray the...
February Dayton Dozen: Guide to Family-Friendly Events {2018}
February is already here! Chances are, it’s still pretty chilly out, but we’ve got a great list of activities this month that are sure to warm your heart!
DMB Bonus Pick of the Month!
Yee-haw! Cirque Éloize, Saloon...
Basement Bound – Beating the Bad Weather Blues
Well, friends, it’s that time of year again. Winter… is… HERE... with a vengeance this last week for sure. I, for one, am less than thrilled about the prospect of being cooped up in...
Whole Foods Market Healthy Meal Swap
Recently, I set out on a new journey in life to take charge of my overall health and happiness, and there’s no better way to begin than with a diet overhaul. Now, when most...
To Love a Veteran
Every year, Veterans Day is celebrated on November 11th as a way to honor those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Originally Armistice Day (a day that marked the end of...
Real Mom Confession: I Have Hypothyroidism
In a previous post {Real Mom Confession: I Don’t Love My Body}, I confessed my frustrations with my body and my inability to lose weight. I talked about the importance of listening to your...
Memories in the Making
It was a hot summer day and I was running some errands around town when it happened... My toddler spotted the splashpad through the back window of the car. His little voice began to...