The sun is shining and it’s time to get outside and soak up the sun. After wrangling my toddler to lather her up in sunscreen and make sure that she has her hat and sunglasses (which she would wear...
There have been multiple mornings when I’ve stepped out the door, taken a deep breath and declared, “It’s running season!” You don’t need to be training for a marathon to get out there, but you do need to keep...
Keeping toddlers busy and engaged can be challenging some days, especially when the same toys are played with each day. With Easter just around the corner, there are some easy ways to incorporate fun Easter themes into activities to...
"Enjoy it now. They all grow up to be monsters," snarled a random woman at me as I changed my newborn in a public restroom. This hurt my heart more than I would like to admit. An already challenging...
After long winters, most of us anxiously await the arrival of spring. Behold! It is here! Opening the windows to let the curtains blow in the breeze. Propping the front door open to let the sunlight shine in. Watching...
Scavenger hunts are for all ages and are easy to deliver. Not only are they fun but they can be as simple or elaborate as you want. Can’t go outside yet this spring? That’s fine, let’s make it an...
Imperfect low/no waste is the only way I know to be sustainable as a lifestyle. There are conveniences, exceptions, and splurges where I know I'm not making the most Earth-friendly choices. Here are a few ways I've found sustainability...
This year at my daughter's physical, another item was added to the list of things we talked about: how much longer until she might start her period. Although there isn't a guarantee when, her pediatrician was able to tell...
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....
Reading to your child every day is an important habit to form early on in your child’s life. Besides reading, though, even simply talking to your child can go a long way in their growth and development.
The more words...
Like many parents, I have a love/hate relationship with the Tooth Fairy. I've been part of many conversations with my mom friends about the Tooth Fairy, and I have to say that none of us seem to really enjoy...
Any other toddler moms out there fresh out of new ideas? Uh, me! Both hands raised, looking for something different to do. Not just for the sake of my kids but also for myself.
New games and fun crafts put...
As moms, we live extremely busy lives. We cook, clean, and do everything in-between. Meal planning and getting food on the table every evening is time-consuming, not to mention exhausting.
When I started working full-time two years ago and had...
I’m a new mom. And it’s winter in Ohio. So naturally, if there’s a warm, cozy, unique, and EASY dinner recipe, I am here for it!
When it comes to easy dinners, my husband and I LOVE our slow cooker.
Especially...
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