Dayton Mom Collective

Happy Fall, ya'll! This is my favorite season, and it's October 2023 - my favorite month. I'm so excited, and I just can't hide it! Join with me in my pumpkin fun this month, and please let me know...

We’ve been married for 8 years come October and lived in five different homes. One apartment, one townhouse, two rental houses and finally buying our own house in the spring of 2023. In each house, I’ve stood in the...

Vanilla Ice and parenting seems like an unlikely pair. Yet "Ice Ice Baby" plays in my head every time I ask my 9-year-old a question and it seems I have to wait forever for him to answer me. In my...

September happens to be one of my favorite months. School is back in full swing and fall weather is fast approaching. It also happens to be National Kids Take Over The Kitchen Day on Sept. 13, which I think...

Lately, this Mom Thing has been getting me down. I worry about the future and things I can't control. I stay up after the kids fall asleep, wondering how they will turn out and if I'm doing the wrong...

I just dropped my baby off at kindergarten and fought back the tears. He's the baby, the youngest of 6, and, YES, he is the last and the baby of a very big family. I had a "baby" before and...

Have you ever wanted to explore 3D printing? Laser engraving? Sublimation? Button making? In the greater Dayton area, we have several library maker spaces to explore these opportunities plus some!  Washington Centerville Library has Creative Commons hosted at Washington Township...

We have decided that Fall really should be at least a month longer than it is. There is SO much to do (like Fall Festivals!), and it’s such a fun time of year. This list is dedicated to those...

I recently discovered that this is an actual day that people celebrate. (A quick Google search brings up a lot of information and images, who knew!) National Lazy Mom Day is celebrated every September on the first Friday of...

The arrival of a new puppy in the family is an exciting time filled with joy! However, it's not uncommon for the initial excitement to turn into stress when your puppy starts biting, especially when it begins to bite...

Fall Fun is right around the corner! We have your guide to all things Fall and end-of-Summer fun here in this September 2023 edition of the Dayton Dozen for Family-Friendly Events around town. (Psst – this is another Baker’s...

Maybe you are doing baby-led weaning, purees, or just going with the flow when feeding your baby. My son had some food reactions that I then had to investigate, so I have the following tips for you to consider,...

Ahhhhh.....Fall is finally upon us. Bonfires. Football games. Crisp air....and pumpkin EVERYTHING. Pumpkin is definitely a season more than a vegetable around this group. Pumpkin scented candles, pumpkin muffins, and of course, wait in line for that first, delicious...

Are you hoping to enjoy some family apple-picking fun this season? Then this is the guide for you!