Random acts of kindness seem to be far and few between these days. I recall being little and randomly adults would tell me I was being good. After which they would give me a quarter (with my parents’ permission...
Hosting a party and not sure what to make? Or need a quick meal? Try nachos!
Not just any nachos, but jerk chicken nachos. The jerk seasoning has quickly become one of my favorites and I find myself using it...
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 keep your family eating healthy...
To my Future Teenage Girls,
I was once where you are now. It's probably hard to picture your mom (or stepmom) as a young person such as yourself, without the added lines to my face or stern furrow to my...
When my husband and I got married, naturally we discussed our plans for kids. We agreed that after we were "done", he would have a vasectomy. Our research told us that was the best option for us - and...
"Comparison is the thief of joy," they say.
"Don't compare your kid to others," I've heard time after time.
When it comes to size, intelligence, athletic ability, you name it, the idea of comparing our children to their peers has become...
I appreciate advice and wisdom from those that have life experience. However, I am not fond of most parenting advice clichés. For example, I am 100% sure that whoever first coined the phrase "Sleep when the baby sleeps" must have...
A few years ago, my husband teased lovingly about my tendency to run late to... well, everything. Now, we tease each other a lot, it's part of what makes our relationship work, but this one hurt. Probably because it...
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 can be hard to remember...
When you hear the phrase “Mardi Gras,” the first thing that probably comes to mind is “boobs, beads, and booze,” right? You’ve heard all the stories and seen all the movies that portray the infamous debauchery that occurs on...
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 my daughter was born, I...
I went the day after the "transition" had begun. On my way, I tried several times to call my dear friend... I clicked on her name on my phone and wanted to call, and rehearsed what I was going...
One of the most common New Years resolutions for many Americans is to lose weight or otherwise improve their health. I'm sure this is true for mamas, too! However, many people tend to lose their momentum in keeping up...
Being a mom has changed me. Shocker, I know. Having kids will make your life adjust and shift in directions it hadn’t before. Some of those directions are completely expected, others, however, can be surprising. One of the surprising...
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