Jennifer Amazon
I grew up in Wilmington, OH but am a Cincinnati girl at heart. I attended The (BEST) Ohio University, after which I met and married my husband of 18 years. After 2 kids (a 13 year old boy and a 8 year old girl) and 2 moves (Portland OR and Greensboro NC) we are back in our hometown and enjoying all Greater Cincinnati has to offer.
As a contributor, I hope to pass on my love for this town and remind everyone that parenting is a messy business that is best dealt with a sense of humor, a stiff drink and a supporting cast of family and friends as crazy as you are
Before you Pass Judgement…. {A Response to Recent Tragedy}
Judge not, that ye be not judged.
People in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.
These two thoughts popped into my head when I read about the terrible tragedy that occurred this week when a mother left...
Kindness “Rocks” with CMB!
The Kindness Rocks Project is a movement to promote kindness and sharing throughout the world. Paint a rock with an inspirational message or picture, leave it in a public place. Find one and take...
Hey Lifeguard! Don’t Worry, I am Watching My Kid, Too. A Rebuttal…
Recently, there was a post written by a mom that has been circulating social media, meant to be a tongue-in-cheek letter to lifeguards, stating that now that her kids were at least 8-years-old and could swim,...
What to Read? Series Ideas for 1st – 3rd Graders
When picking out books, I have always found picture books to be easy to choose. But as your child transitions from picture books to easy readers to chapter books, it is hard to know where...
Brighten up your Summer BBQ with Whole Foods Market
One of my very favorite things to do is to entertain friends and family, especially in the summer. The kids can play outside and the adults get to relax with a cold drink and catch...
Parenting Lessons From Mrs. Quimby
Recently, I started re-reading the Ramona books with my 8-year-old daughter. I have revisited many books from my childhood but I was so surprised to find how well those books have stood the test...
The Nightmare in the Girls Department
Last weekend, I went shopping for summer clothes for my daughter. I am very lucky to have a friend with a daughter three years older, who hands down some amazing clothing. So, I felt...
Mom Hacks in Real Life: A Rant
Every day I open one of my social media accounts and find some post all about "Mom Hacks," or ways to make your life easier. Some are useful, especially writing dosages on the medicine...
Munch Madness with Whole Foods Market
It is March and as a mom it is a time for snacks. Snacks for road trips, spring sports and March Madness parties. Luckily, our partners at Whole Foods Market (WFM) have you covered...
“Outside the Box” Ideas for Spring Break
If you are one of the lucky ones with a Spring Break vacation booked, you can stop reading now. For the rest of us, Spring Break looms as long days with no school and...