Mallory Skidmore
Hello! My name is Mallory, and I am a Troy native. I now live in Beavercreek with my husband, our daughter, Greer (May 2016) and son, Smith (Feb. 2019). The first few years of parenthood have taught me that I still have so much to learn! I’m trying to figure it out with a little bit of humor and a lot of humility. I believe that we are our best selves when we are on vacation, that life should be more like a Hallmark movie, that local restaurants are far superior to chains, that birthdays should be week long celebrations, and that you can never have too many library cards.
Ode to the TV Dads
It’s nearing the 3rd Sunday in June
Time to celebrate all of the dads – and soon!
Let’s start with the best TV dads just for fun;
We’ve compiled our favorites, each and every one.
We’ll go to picturesque...
Yes, You Can Vacation in Ohio
Summer vacation brings to mind sand, surf, and sun. Most of us Mid-Westerners probably dream of beachy locations - some exotic like the Caribbean, others a bit more feasible like Florida or one of...
How to Survive Colic
For the first year of my daughter’s life, my husband and I jokingly referred to her as Beauty and the Beast. During her peaceful, slumbering hours, she looked like a beautiful, little angel. But when...
Proposal Stories from DMB Mamas
Though I’ve only held the title of “Mommy” for just shy of three years, it feels like it has been infinitely longer. Most days I can scarcely remember a time before. (Seriously, what did...
Life with a “Difficult” Child: What You Don’t See
"She's just not a happy baby, is she?" I still recall the slap of these words as we visited with a family member when our daughter was about 6 months old. She fussed. And...
Family Moon for the Win
Picture this: the scenic rolling hills of the countryside, a beautiful brick Colonial home, a wide open field full of fuzzy alpacas, a delectable, gourmet breakfast greeting you each morning, utter peace and quiet...
Sounds...
Just Like Mommy
From the backseat of my car, a gleeful little voice proudly announces, "I wear sunglasses ... just like Mommy."
“Just like Mommy.” Simple words, right?
Motherhood, I’ve learned, is anything but simple.
This declaration shouldn't come as...
I Want To Be a ’90’s Mom
According to a very scientific Buzzfeed quiz, I am 98% ‘90’s kid. I wear this newfound honor with pride. Let’s be real: there is no better decade. And I know I’m not the only...
I Don’t Know About You, But I’m Feeling 32
Taylor Swift got it all wrong. Yeah, that’s right, I said it. You may remember several years ago (I’m talking good girl, pre-“Reputation” T. Swift) there was a catchy song called “22”, which was...
The 5 Stages of Bathing Suit Shopping Grief
Bathing Suit Shopping is one of the most terrifying phrases in the English language. I wasn’t always so melodramatic. Before I was a mom, bathing suit shopping was never fun, per se, but it was...
I’m a Good Mom
Lately, I’ve been having a pity party of 1. Maybe it was all that talk about not knowing how to discipline my wild child. Maybe it was one too many diaper changes gone wrong. ...
Thank You for Embarrassing Me, Mom
Let’s face it: embarrassment is a fact of life. While some of us may get more easily ruffled than others, it happens to everyone. And embarrassment is never quite as magnified as it is...
Help! I’m Afraid of My Toddler
Mortifying Mom-fession:
I am ruled by a tiny little tyrant who coincidentally happens to be my daughter.
I don’t know how this happened, truly I don’t. I have the best intentions, truly I do. Yet, here...
A Valentine’s Walk Down Memory Lane
Once upon a time, it was just the two of you. Seems like an eternity ago, right? When you’re knee deep in late night feeds, witching hours, sleep regressions, tantrums, and potty training, it...