Kaity Stuckert
Kaity is a native of Upstate New York who now resides in her husband's hometown in Southwest Ohio. She's the proud #boymom to Charlie (3) and Crosby (1). She spends her days as a part-time Marketing Director, Farmers' Market Manager, and SAHM. Her Hogwarts house is Hufflepuff and her evenings are spent with dark chocolate and a good book. Kaity also maintains the lifestyle blog, www.beeautifulblessings.com, where she writes about motherhood, healthy living, books, home, and Ohio.
No, We’re Not Telling You Our Baby’s Name
When I was pregnant with my first baby, I didn't like the idea of settling on his name before he was born. Mostly, because I couldn't picture assigning a name to a person whom...
How Do You Know if Your Family is Complete?
I never envisioned myself as a #boymom. But in two years, I popped out two sweet baby boys and as the cliche goes, I can't imagine my life without them. However, two under two...
DMB Reads: What Dayton Mamas are Reading this Fall 2017
'Tis the season for pumpkin picking, hayrides and chilly nights spent on the couch with a good book in hand. If you're looking for your next great read, we've got some recommendations for you!
Here's...
Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm: Perfect for Moms at Every Stage!
Just North of Dayton lies a complete treasure trove of educational children's activities: Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm.
In their own words, "As an environmental education, sustainable agriculture, and Audubon Center of the National Audubon...
A Letter to my Labor & Delivery Nurses
I was 32 weeks pregnant when I took the "Birthing Naturally" childbirth class for women planning to deliver at Miami Valley Hospital's Family Beginnings Birth Center. My husband and I learned various massage and...
8 Things I Love/Hate about Breastfeeding
As my youngest baby approaches the one-year mark, I have officially breastfed for two years of my life. Two years spent leasing out my body every three hours to a squishy, needy little human....
Hey Stranger, Get Your Hands Off My Kid
I was raised in a very authoritarian household. Not in a "spare the rod, spoil the child" kind of way, but in a "be polite, smile, and respect your elders" kind of way. This...
What it Means to Raise Boys When You Have Daddy Issues
There was never a time during my childhood when I thought of my parents as being in love. I don't remember a time when they shared a bed or engaged in PDA. When I...
Meet our Contributors: Jenn and Audrey
JENN | Blogging since March 2017
Profession: Missionary with Athletes in Action, but mostly SAHM
What are your kid(s)' names and ages? Knox (2) and Zeke (3 months)
What do you do for fun in your spare time? Reading, fitness, drinking lots...
Meet our Contributors: Jessica and Lindsey
JESSICA | Blogging since August 2016
Profession: Librarian
What are your kid(s)' names and ages? Ella-Grace (6)
What do you do for fun in your spare time? Yoga
Are you a Dayton transplant or were you born n' raised in the...
Meet our Contributors: Natalie and Pamela
NATALIE | Blogging since January 2017
Profession: Professor
What are your kid(s)' names and ages? Elias (4) and Paislee (2)
What do you do for fun in your spare time? Baking and fitness training
Are you a Dayton transplant or were you born...
Meet our Contributors: Carrie and Cheryl
CARRIE | Blogging since January 2017
Profession: Higher Education- E-learning
What are your kid(s)' names and ages? Margaux (9 months)
What do you do for fun in your spare time? Painting, crafting, cooking
Are you a Dayton transplant or were you...
Meet our Contributors: Stephanie and Sarah
STEPHANIE | Blogging since August 2015
Profession: Occupational Therapist, Sinclair Adjunct Faculty, own my own Shaklee (health and wellness) business
What are your kid(s)' names and ages? Sofia (5) and Lucia (3)
What do you do for fun in...
Meet Our Contributors: Monica and Kaity
MONICA | Blogging since April 2015
Profession: Director of Customer Experience at LexisNexis
What are your kid(s)' names and ages? Miles (5) and Miro (3)
What do you do for fun in your spare time? Cooking, music festivals,...