Sarah
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5 Tips for Surviving Life as a Single Parent
1. Guilt Lies
Parenting from a source of guilt will lead you down the wrong path- EVERY, SINGLE TIME. Yes. I said it. If you have a routine, stick with it. Your child NEEDS structure...
Back to a NEW School? 5 Tips for Transitioning
Back To School. It's that time of year again. School supplies are on the shelves, class lists are being printed, and some of us are anxiously awaiting Back to School Night! For some of...
Adulting: 5 Things They Didn’t Tell You
According to " the real world" I have officially been adulting for more than a decade at this point in my life. Nonetheless, if I were personally evaluating my performance, I would say I...
Wash hands. Brush teeth. Avoid Terrorists.
“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, "Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.”- Fred Rogers...
Storytimes Around Dayton :: Your Ultimate Guide
Tell me a story! Can you read it, AGAIN! ?! I think you skipped a page!
Reading is such a magical experience for children of all ages. But sometimes, mama needs a break from that...
The 7 Stages of Grief… before dinner.
Oh the life of a working mom! On Sunday I have the best intentions. I meal plan for the week. I carefully select fresh produce at the grocery. I make ahead what I can....
The Summer Bucket List Kicks the Bucket!
Alas August approaches. The summer begins to come to a close. It is time for back to school shopping, busy schedules, and crock pot cooking. But what happened to my summer bucket list? The...
Secret Supply Lists: What your child REALLY needs on the first day of...
Back to school supply lists are everywhere. 2 glue sticks, 2 highlighters, pencils, NO MARKERS (why such hatred for markers these days?), hand sanitizer, etc. We become obsessed with purchasing the items from our...
You Need a Mom Date! 3 Reasons Why It Will Save your Sanity.
I have recently returned from an intense European tour. I was head teacher on a 3 country European tour which included walking 71 miles, chaperoning 17 teenagers, planes, trains and automobiles! All of this,...
Single Mom Seeks Sugar Daddy
I am going to be honest. I have this ongoing fantasy. Although I am not proud of it, I want a sugar daddy. I sometimes think about it when I first wake up. The...
Love. Every. Minute. It could be your last.
"Enjoy these moments, one day you will miss them."
"Love every minute, it all goes by so fast."
" Don't sweat the small stuff."
" Always kiss them goodnight."
At some point in our motherhood journey we have...
Attention Class! A Teacher’s Guide to Teacher Appreciation
Teacher Appreciation Week is a few days away. As this week approaches, you are faced with the question of whether or not to share your gratitude. Do you buy a gift? Send a note? Organize...
5 Tips to Avoid Easter Candy Overload!
The time is here. The pastels, the baskets, the dresses, the egg hunts, and yes, the CANDY! In my case, lots of it. My father purchases an annual Easter basket for my son. ( I...
Spring BREAK OUT! {10 Ideas for Dayton Day Trips}
Spring Break in Ohio... Last week we may have had snow, we have survived subzero temperatures, freezing rain, and even fog! But alas, we Daytonians are nothing if not resilient. And, Great news: Spring...