Being home with my tiny humans, I’ve become creative in finding new things to do. Thankfully we’ve discovered some activities with inexpensive supplies and easy entry points. I hope some of these strum interest in your home.
Balloon Animals
Never have...
Like a smack in my face, the last month has flown by. With it came the busiest and most joyous time of the year for so many of us. Personally, for our family, it was literally (to be blatently...
Not All Poop & Spit Up
A podcast for the moms. Presented by Dayton Mom Collective! Listen to audio versions of our blog posts, and tune in for special guests and conversations about any and everything motherhood.
Don't have time...
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...
Paper is one of the most recycled products by weight in the US; more than glass, plastic, steel and aluminum combined, according to Paper Recycles.
If you have budding artists like me, material appropriate for mark-making is always a hot...
Breast feeding is not easy. And once you master that art – once you feel like you’ve got that covered – guess what? Your maternity leave is over. Now, hopefully you’ve acclimated yourself to your pump from day one...
As I was recently thinking back to a previous post of mine, my thoughts turned to tip #2 where I gave an example of making more than you will eat so that you can use the extra for a...
If you asked any of my close friends to describe me in five words or less, crafty would likely make the top of the list. I make my girls' clothes, headbands, vinyl t-shirts and the majority of our wall decor. I'm...
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...
Can you believe that we have already reached that time of year? Yes, we are now entering the holiday season! Buckle up, from now until the first of the year is about to fly past in the blink of...
Spring cleaning in our house goes beyond deep cleaning our carpets and dusting all the fans. Deep cleaning means out with the old and in with the new. So for us, this means a month of cleaning out the...
Mark your calendars: Sunday, June 21 is Father’s Day!
I don’t know about you, but I continually struggle with picking out the perfect gift for the men in my life. When I asked my husband what was on his...
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...
Growing up, my mom always planned a creative birthday party for me and my brothers. I have fond memories of craft parties and destination parties. They were always low-key but made me feel special and loved.
I have tried to...
In + Around Dayton
Summer Camps
Check out these amazing local offerings to keep your kiddos busy (and happy!) this summer.
