Brittany Richards
Brittany Richards is a boy mom, wife, animal mom, and plant mom. Big love for the city of Dayton and taking my kids to explore our town. I run on caffeine, and chaos.
Back-to-School for Busy Moms
Does the start of the school year have you feeling bombarded? Overwhelmed? Stressed? Busy? If you said YES, you are not alone! My son’s calendar is already filling up into October - between flag...
Pool Bag Essentials {From One Summer Mom to Another}
Bogg Bags have become increasingly popular in recent years (yes, they resemble a Croc shoe). You can even find a wide variety of knock-offs if you do not want to splurge on the name...
School’s Out for Summer {Family-Friendly Activities Around Dayton}
School's out for SUMMER! The kids are home, and entertaining them may seem like a full-time job. But don't worry – the Dayton area has got you covered with a plethora of awesome options...
Mommy Mental Health
Mental health used to be a taboo topic. No one ever wants to admit that they have experienced anxiety or possibly depression. Many people are afraid of appearing vulnerable to others and needing assistance....
Rainy Day Activities
Rain, rain, go away... and well you know the rest of that song. We are in the "April showers bring May flowers" weather.
Having kids during the rainy weather can be a pain but maybe...
Cherish the Chaos
"You’re gonna miss this, you’re gonna want this back, you’re gonna wish these days hadn’t gone by so fast..." Some of you may know this song by Trace Adkins (“You’re Gonna Miss This”).
That is...
Planning for Spring Break {Dayton Edition}
With 2024 just starting, it is crazy to think that Spring Break is right around the corner. When I think of Spring Break, my mental image is the warm weather, feet in the sand,...
Resolving Tantrums
Every kid experiences temper tantrums at some point in time (adults, too). So just how do you help to de-escalate the fits when they happen? While many moms have their own methods, I will...
Holiday Management: Let’s Make It Kid-Friendly
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...
The Truth About Being a Boy Mom
Barbies, bows, braids, and dresses - that is how I envisioned it would be having a little girl. Instead, I get trucks, battles, and bruises - yes, I am a boy mom (of two)....
Parent Shaming {Technology Edition}
Since becoming a mom in 2017, I vowed that I would never shame another parent. Before having kids, I remember when I would go out to dinner and see children on tablets or using...
Am I a Good Mom? {A Reality Check for Moms}
One question that I think a lot of moms ask themselves is, "Am I a good mom?" Who really decides the definition of a good mom anyways? Living in the age of social media,...