Of all my “mom” duties, anything done in the kitchen is my least favorite. I don't like to cook and definitely hate cleaning up after cooking. Don't get me started on washing dishes and soggy food in the sink......
Time is money, people! Whether you are a ladder climbing career woman or a full time stay at home mama, time is money. And no one wants to waste their time and money on cleaning or organizing. I mean,...
<Random thoughts in no particular order>
...because I certainly didn't learn them in any order!
Buy an infant car seat based on how much it weighs. You will lug that thing everywhere - get the lowest weight possible. Don't be...
Nap time - that sweet, sweet time of the day where you get a few moments of silence to do what you want...
Until, your child refuses to sleep.
No amount of begging, pleading, yelling, threatening (Go to bed or mean...
It's only January, and I don't know about you, but I'm already over this winter. I drive past the park and gaze longingly at the swings and pine for the warm days when running out my toddler's endless energy...
The kids are eating a snack. The dryer is running with your fourth load of the day. The dog is napping. Your coffee is hot. Now what. Well, you probably sit and take a deep breath, because you are...
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,...
I had been preparing for weeks. Visually scanning the battlefield, brainstorming about how I may or may not be able to conquer the course, and eventually decided enough was enough. Tuesday was the day. The day I would take...
Fall back. Gah. If you are not aware, we fall back into the land of 5pm blackout come November 6. Yup. Set those clocks back an hour the night before to ensure you enjoy one more hour of peaceful sleep...
If you’re sitting there thinking to yourself, “I have no idea what a capsule closet is,” trust me, you’re not alone sister. Three months ago, the concept was completely foreign to me also. Then an invitation for a capsule...
I write this after a rather anticlimactic meal. Not the actual food…but my family’s response.
It all began when I sat dinner on the table. I prepared a meal of grilled chicken thighs marinated in a Chipotle mescal sauce (a bit...
When I became a mother I had these dreams of children who kept their spaces clean and listened to my every word. I would not be the mom who was a hot mess, dragging runny nosed children through the...
Calling all bookworms! Today is National Book Lovers Day. As a book lover myself, this is a day I love celebrating. I find that the older our son gets, the harder it is to for me to find time...
That's right. I said it. Those three dreaded words : END OF SUMMER. Right when we all just got used to our dull skin becoming exposed to the sun a tad more then usual, and just when kids with...
In + Around Dayton
Summer Camps
Check out these amazing local offerings to keep your kiddos busy (and happy!) this summer.
