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Michelle

Michelle
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I am a mom of two little girls (a preschooler and a toddler), wife to a member of the US Air Force, and work full time for the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company. After a few years as a stay-at-home mom, I recently went back to work and back into my first love, the performing arts. When I'm not at work, I am trying to figure out how to keep two little ones happy and entertained, and I blog at Domesticating Michelle. Originally from Miami, Florida, I first moved to Dayton when I got married in 2006. After a couple of years away, we returned with a child and a second on the way in 2013. One of the beauties of military life is that you never know how long you'll live somewhere so you might as well enjoy as much of it as you can. I love that Dayton has lots to offer families and kids with plenty for couples to enjoy on date night, too. I am often up way too late on Facebook or blogging and can be spotted with a cup of coffee nearby as a result. I usually have a camera around my neck and am more than happy to show you 100 pictures of what we did all weekend. What I like best about motherhood is getting to experience things through my kids eyes and that, in trying to expose my kids to new things, I have to be ready to do them, too.

Great Book Resource in Dayton

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Since my little ones came along I am always on the lookout for deals on everything from clothing to toys including books. Our home library has grown over the years as I have picked...

Four Things I am NOT Doing on My Business Trip

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I love my husband. I love my kids. I also enjoy my job and the fact that I am getting additional responsibilities. The first additional responsibility is attending a large conference a few states away...

A Difficult Breastfeeding Relationship Doesn’t Mean the End

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At my second daughters' 9 month well-baby check up, her doctor casually mentioned that she thought it looked my daughter had a lip tie and should go to a pediatric dentist to get it checked...

Breastfeeding Tips from Mommas on the Frontlines

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Deciding to breastfeed your child is a commitment, more than I anticipated. Some days I couldn't wait to wean my first and seriously considered it. However, once my daughter self weaned at 23 months,...

Farmer’s Market Fun for Kids

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My kids may be picky eaters  but, thankfully, they do enjoy a decent variety of fruits and vegetables. I am determined that they know where their favorite fruits and vegetables come from and what...

That’s My Jam: Making Homemade Freezer Jam

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We went strawberry picking this year. We just picked until the girls mostly lost interest in the activity and they became way more interested in sampling the sweet, sun ripened, little, red bundles of...

Is the Grass Really Greener: Being a Stay-at-Home Vs. a Working Mom

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I was a stay-at-home mom for about 4 years and went back to full-time work less than a year ago. Since then, however, I have caught myself wondering many times "why did I go...

Summer Savings & Fun for Military Families

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I've said it before, I'll say it again, one of the things that can make military life enjoyable is getting out and exploring the area you are stationed in. Military days and programs like...

{Easy} DIY Knotted Headband

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Knotted knit headbands are all the rage right now and super adorable. Sometimes you just want something in a specific color or you see cute fabric and you have to have it - for you...

1:1 Time When There’s More Than One

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Does this sound familiar? Wake up to the sound of my 1 year old crying. Shuffle back and forth between my daughter's rooms while trying to get everyone dressed and out the door for...

How You Can Help a Military Spouse & Make a New Friend

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I married the man of my dreams nine years ago and he came with a uniform. That meant I would be moving away from everyone and everything I knew to be with him. There was also...

A Moment with Children’s Author Meaghan Fisher: Homegrown and World Renowned

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I had the pleasure to attend a book reading by an award winning children’s author and mom, Meaghan Fisher.  As she is a native of our own Troy, Ohio, you may have seen her...