Elissa Menefield
I am a born and raised Cincinnatian living in Reading with my husband and two year old daughter. I even stayed local for college and earned my Bachelors of Fine Arts at Xavier University. After graduating, I worked at the Cincinnati Art Museum where I met my husband of 4.5 years. Currently, I'm a full time working mama with a side hustle that allows me to focus on my passions of art, education, and kids. My favorite things in the world include doing art projects with my little one, playing board games, listening to music, watching reality tv, eating good food, making good food, and watching documentaries about good food.
Milkshakes and “Waterfalls” {A Family Adventure Gone Terribly Wrong}
Things to remember:
Diapers
Wipes
Formula
Bottle
Bottle nipple (yes, we’ve forgotten JUST the nipple before)
Teething biscuit
Extra clothes
Pull-up
Baby carrier
Water for all
Snacks for all
Toys/books for long car ride
First aid kit (just in case)
Not to mention the things you need for...
Breastfeeding Sucks, Literally {Doing What’s Best for You and Your Baby}
I’m just going to go ahead and say it - I don’t like breastfeeding.
Whenever you see moms nursing their babies on TV or in movies, and even in real life, it looks so effortless....
Sweet Summer Memories
We're spending more time than ever at home lately, so I've been getting creative on ideas to make sweet summer memories for my family.
When I think back on my childhood, what stands out most...
August Guide to Family-Friendly Events in Cincinnati & NKY
Wednesdays and Saturdays through Oct 21: U-Cut Flowers at The Marmalade Lily
Wednesdays 6:00-8:30 pm
Saturdays 8:30-11:00 am
The Marmalade Lily
9850 Schlottman Road
Loveland, OH 45140
Come wander the gardens and pick fresh blooms to bring home. Baskets and...
Cincinnati & NKY Guide to Black-Owned Businesses
As we all navigate the choppy waters of unlearning our conscious and unconscious racial bias, it is an important part of the process to recognize and support Black people in our community who are...
How Long Do I Have?
My husband is an incredible father.
My husband is a great baker.
My husband loves to have dance parties with our 3 year old.
My husband is kind.
My husband is loving.
My husband is THE hardest worker.
My husband...
How Pregnancy Sends Me Spiraling
When I was 6, I had a bad case of food poisoning that developed into a lifelong phobia of vomiting. My entire adult life, I've been terrified of pregnancy for one reason and one...
A Healthy Obsession: Food for Thought
My daughter loves food.
I mean, she gets it honestly. I am half Italian and my immigrant grandparents were very food-centric people. We went to their house for Sunday dinner every week where there...
The Fear of All My Dreams Coming True
Throughout my entire life, whenever someone has asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up, I always had an answer. My dreams changed many, many, many times throughout the years. I...
5 Simple Indoor Winter Activities for Kids (And Mom)
When I was little, I used to tell people that my favorite season was winter because my birthday is in the winter. How silly. The older I have gotten and the less I care...