Samara M
Hey there, I'm Samara. I'm a wife and proud #girlmom to Charlotte (8) and Freya (1). We live in Englewood, just northwest of Dayton and love the small town feel while still be close to downtown. When I'm not busy with all things #momlife I enjoy reading, writing, crafting and much more. We love being out and about in the Dayton area, so if you ever see me out say "hi!" and strike up a converstation.
The Sometimes Stay-at-Home Dad
My husband is a teacher at a local high school. So come the end of May he's home for a solid two months and then some. While I love all the extra family together...
Surviving Postpartum Hair Loss
Three months to the day of my daughter's birth I realized while showering how much of my hair was sticking to my hands. Next thing I know, water is slowly filling up in the...
The “Not So Average” Father’s Day Gift Guide
As kids, my sister and I's go to Father's Day gift was always a tie with some kind of sports-related theme. We would usually make him a card ourselves and our mom would keep...
June Dayton Dozen: Guide to Family Friendly Events {2018}
Gorgeous weather is FINALLY here and festival season is starting! WooHoo!!! Check out some of our picks for June below and be sure to tag us in your adventures on Facebook and Instagram if...
5 Spring Trends from the “Gem City” Mama
As temperatures start to rise our clothing choices start to reflect those changes. Like many people, I like to take this time to evaluate my closet. The changing of the seasons is a chance...
Autism Awareness Month
We all hear about it and we all likely know someone or a family affected by it. However, how many of us actually know what Autism is? What causes it? What can we do...
March Dayton Dozen: Guide to Family-Friendly Events {2018}
We want to offer a special thank you to our sponsor for this month's Dayton Dozen... Panera Bread. With Rapid Pick Up (and even delivery from select locations), you can count on Panera to...
Surviving The “Boob Flu”: A New Mom’s Tips and Tricks for Managing Mastitis
Disclosure:: I am not a doctor. This post is just me, sharing my experiences as to what worked for me. Please reach out to your doctor as needed for your healthcare.
About a week after...
Hospital Bag Must Haves for Mom, Dad and Baby
I'm down to single digits when it comes to counting down the weeks till my baby girls due date and I'm trying to be as much in order now as possible. I had my...
The Do’s and Dont’s of Talking to your Pregnant Friends
Pregnancy is a roller coaster ride to say the least and is something we all handle differently. Some women love it, some loath it, and others fall somewhere in between. However, one thing that...
The First Date: Why we Celebrate
Every first date is special in its own way, whether it's because you finally found your soulmate, got a hilariously funny story out of it or learned a valuable dating lesson. Ours (my husband...
Tips for “Kid Sharing” During the Holidays
My daughter's father and I aren't together and we haven't been since before she was two. It's taken years of negotiation, compromise, and fighting to get to where we are today, but we've made...
This Pregnancy Has Made Me a Bad Mom and Spouse
While I'm forever grateful to be carrying a perfectly healthy baby and having a healthy pregnancy I can't help but feel bad about my mom/wife skills, or the lack thereof. Despite all the good,...
When You Realize Your Friends Have Gone MIA…
I come from a small town where everyone knows your name, or your parents or your grandparents. Your cousins likely live a street over and you could easily identify all of your classmates in...