I often get asked where I got my nails done. And answering “I do them” is still fun to say. When asked how I get my nails to look so nice, I normally sum it up quickly, “I buy...
If you follow me at all on Dayton Mom's Blog , then you have read some of my past posts describing the busy season we call "holiday baby birthdays, anniversary, Christmas, my birthday." In other words, what seems to be...
Truth be told, I didn’t really understand what eczema was until my middle son developed a rash all over his belly at three months old. It causes excessive skin dryness which leads to itchy red bumps and rashes. It...
We have all been there. You wake up with good intentions of getting things done and then before you know it, it’s 8 p.m. and you want nothing more than to go to bed. Where did the day go?...
The concept of spring cleaning is, if you ask me, overrated. Accumulating a hefty seasonal list of to-dos sounds like too much stress. I would much prefer to do a little bit at a time on a regular basis....
My Gramma G had a green thumb. She could grow and keep alive anything that could and did grow roots. That traditional poinsettia she bought at Christmas? Still alive and thriving at Easter… and then the next Christmas, and...
I Hate Holes. Someone please tell me you can relate...
We moved into our new home a little over 2 years ago. Something about hanging things makes the shell of a house feel like a home. So we proceeded to...
I’m not sure when it started, but even as a pre-teen, I was obsessed with health and beauty paraphernalia. My mom would probably blame Bath & Body Works as the gateway to all of my high-end lotion obsessions. It...
Cooking is the last thing I want to do right now! Lunch time can be chaos in our house so I'm always trying new ways to make it a little less stressful. These laid-back lunches are perfect for those...
Happy 4th of July, mamas! Are you staying home and doing your own thing this Independence Day?! Check below for easy-peasy ideas to juice up your fun 4th!
Nothing brings back childhood nostalgia like an old-fashioned Ice Cream Sandwich.
Make...
Finances can be such a taboo topic, and the thought of a financial advisor can feel so daunting and out of reach - especially as new parents. Just like it takes a village to raise kids, it can take...
<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...
There are a few things I keep on hand to keep my family ready for any adventure. Let these ‘on-the-go mom hacks’ help you in your daily mom life.
Place for Stickers
Stickers will find your child; at the grocery, library,...
Screen time's a plenty nowadays. But, oh how I long for the mom version of "Netflix and Chill, i.e. "Netflix, Now Chill Out." Here are some pieces of the internet to give you some peace. Some local, some within...
In + Around Dayton
Summer Camps
Check out these amazing local offerings to keep your kiddos busy (and happy!) this summer.
