I have always tried to approach parenting with the end in mind. The goal is to send a fully functioning near-adult into the world able to fend for themselves. They should be able to do their own laundry, feed...
Are your kids driving you INSANE, no matter what you do, say, or give them? I’ve found that there are usually five main things to blame on days like this, so I’m going to break them down in list...
Want s'more?
It's August 10, meaning its National S'mores Day!
Tired of the classic s'more recipe we all know and love? You know, the graham cracker, marshmallow and chocolate? Well, I have some ideas for you!
Here are some new s'mores...
Right now, the majority of us are still safe at home, and, at least for my family, that means we’re all going a little stir crazy. But it’s also allowed my husband and I to discover that we have...
Summer is here! Oh, I'm so happy. I love being outdoors, the summer breeze, playing in the water with my daughter... But kids always say it:
"I'm bored."
Well, moms, I'm about to give you some fun ideas to keep the...
This is the year I took over my yard and decided it was the year to start from scratch. My garden has been a project that’s been two houses and four years in the making. My husband and I...
It’s official. As of this month, I have no more children - only teenagers. It’s a weird feeling for sure. The days of elaborate Harry Potter re-creations, building a spy training center in the yard or decorating my basement...
Our team has put together their best and most fun ideas for a DIY 4th of July you can try at home with kids of all ages! Happy Fourth!
FOOD
Patriotic Jello - in clear glass jars or plastic cups,...
Are you looking for a quick and easy Father’s Day craft? Well, look no further! As a previous daycare owner, I’m sharing my best (cheap, quick, and easy) crafts below.
Get a can of his favorite nuts. Have your...
We all had plans of the pools, packed soccer games, amusement parks, grill-outs, family reunions, and vacations. Then 2020 hit and well, we got to learn the lesson of a slow-down. But guys, who says because we slow down,...
In + Around Cincinnati
Cincinnati Spring Break Staycation {Oh, the Places We’ll Go}
This year for spring break, we are planning on staying home, minus a weekend at the in-laws' to celebrate Easter. We are looking forward...
