Feliz Hall
Goodbye, Dork Diaries
In a single decision, I became the mean mom.
And I didn't care.
At eight years old, our daughter devoured Dork Diaries. She read and re-read them, making every new book her favorite accessory. Each friend...
Recycle Your Legos, Markers and Contacts
We all try to recycle and some of us over-achievers even try to compost. Despite our best efforts, there are still typical household items contributing to the ever growing, rolling mounds at Rumpke. Recently,...
Hey, Mom… Go Play
This afternoon I texted back and forth with an old friend who I have seen more this year than I have in the seventeen years prior. We were making plans for the next night...
Social Media and Working Teens
This generation has always known social media. Likely, their own pictures were posted on Myspace after delivery and by the time they were school aged, their parents were uploading almost instantly the newly minted...
World Blood Donor Day
June 14th is World Donor Day. A day to thank those who volunteer to give blood for no reason but to help. Chances are you have heard of a person needing blood...or maybe you haven't....
Just for Today, Momma
Sometimes life comes at you fast and you don't have the energy to pick yourself up to be this picture of togetherness. Sometimes you have two seconds away from parenting only to overhear your...
Give-Back Birthday
Although we believe birthdays are a big deal, we do not have a yearly friend party. We save those for the "landmark birthdays" - one, five, ten, thirteen, sixteen, and eighteen. As we approached...
The Family Meeting
Our family has graduated to the chaotic stage where mom can no longer be the keeper of all the information. I simply cannot. Just last week, I sent my dad to pick up my child...
A High Energy World
Is your kiddo bouncing off walls? Will they literally stop in the middle of doing anything and start doing jumping jacks? Have you thought, "Sports. This kid needs sports," only to watch him/her start...
Faces of Cincinnati: Personal Trainer Kelly Burchett
Meet Kelly Burchett, a 33-year-old mama of two adorable boys. Working full time, she also sidelines as a personal trainer at Evolution Fitness. Follow her on Instagram @KellyAnnBFit. Kelly is open to answer any fitness...