When I first became a Mom, I read about all the benefits of babywearing and knew that I wanted to keep my baby close and reap all the benefits of carrying her around. However, the more I researched, the...
Like many new mamas who choose to breastfeed their little ones, I began with excitement, a little nervousness, and absolutely no idea what I was actually doing. I remember lying in the hospital bed, minutes after my daughter was born,...
Until recently, it seems as though the overriding thought regarding exercise during pregnancy, was that women should decrease, cut out, or even avoid exercise all together. Whether it be because they were advised to do so by their health...
My husband and I had just had our second baby and my maternity leave was winding down. The months I had for maternity leave dwindled down to weeks and I was feeling the same nausea-inducing anxiety about leaving my...
The Dayton Moms Blog team is taking a break to spend the holiday weekend with our families and we truly hope you are able to do the same! We will resume posting new, original content on Monday, January 2nd,...
This article is part II of my capsule closet journey. If you missed part I, you can read it here.
I have now gone through the next step of the process, which is the actual creation of my capsule closet,...
Evaluating a place to care for your children is one of the more stressful decisions you will make as a parent. I've made it twice. I've started at one facility and uprooted my children to go to another facility. I've...
Are you looking for the perfect healthy and wholesome treat to take to your next holiday party?
Well, then...this is not the recipe for you!
Are you looking for a recipe that will indulge that sweet tooth and be the biggest...
Tis the season. Gatherings. Work parties. Cookie exchanges. New Years Eve parties. Preschool parties. Middle School parties. The list goes on.
Add to that list the number of breastfeeding mamas attempting to attend these glorious events, feed their milk-crazed babies,...
I am not someone who has a natural rapport with kids. I've never known what to do with them and my interactions always feel forced and awkward. When I found out I was pregnant with our first baby, it...
I know what you're thinking before you even start reading this. BAH HUMBUG! Now, before you get your Christmas stockings all in a bind, hear me out! Let's take it back to when I was a child and I...
There is something so special about creating Christmas traditions with your children: hanging stockings, building gingerbread houses, and if you live in Dayton, a trip to Cincinnati to watch the Cincinnati Ballet's production of The Nutcracker.
Last week, Frisch's invited...
It's me again. The advocate for all holiday-baby-mamas everywhere! Keep in mind friends, whether your baby is competing with Santa Claus, trick-or-treaters, Black Friday deals, reservations at restaurants on Valentine's day, or fireworks; there are a few simple ways...
I recently had the chance to step into Whole Foods Market in Centerville for the first time. I immediately fell in love with it.
From the sweet Christmas decor outside, to the ambiance inside, everything was charming. I eyed the juicy...
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Summer Camps
Check out these amazing local offerings to keep your kiddos busy (and happy!) this summer.
