A "just us" getaway. Something that hadn't occurred in almost 8 years was in the works. Eight years and four kids later we were way past due. Ohio was cold so the beach was the place to go. We...
If you've been pregnant, you've heard the word: preeclampsia. It's an intimidating word, one that we know is associated with a condition that we DON'T want to have. But do we really know what preeclampsia actually is and what...
Very dear to the heart of this Dayton Mom Blogger is the New Life Clinic. Nestled right in the center of the town of Wilmington, OH is this amazing place that offers hope and help to so many. The...
“I breastfed for 2 years.”
“Oh wow. I could never do that.”
“I gave up sugar and lost 50 pounds.”
“My goodness, I could never do that.”
“I decided to go back to school.”
“Good luck. I could never do that.”
And the list...
Well, well, well...as if any of us needed an excuse to have a pizza party! But if you did, consider May 18, 2018 - National Pizza Party Day - your reason!
The 'half-Italian Princess' in me enjoys a great slice...
Empathy is something that means a great deal to me and its importance keeps making itself known in my world almost every single day.
In my role with Liberty Mutual, as a claims adjuster for Safeco insurance, empathy is...
Do you remember Book It? I don’t know about you but I wish there was a Book It for adults, where we could earn pizza for reading. Or maybe, since we’re adults, we could earn wine for reading. Yea,...
Before you plan your next vacation, have you considered staying in an alternative to a hotel? Staying in a privately-owned home that is available for short-term rentals is becoming increasingly popular, mostly because of AirBnb and VRBO (Vacation Rental...
Five years ago, when I heard that my sister-in-law was moving to Centerville, I remember thinking that the idea of moving back home was so lame. Don't get me wrong, I had a really nice childhood. I spent my...
As temperatures start to rise our clothing choices start to reflect those changes. Like many people, I like to take this time to evaluate my closet. The changing of the seasons is a chance for me to reinvent myself...
When we lose people - or even pets - we love, the pain is very real.
So real, it's almost tangible. We desperately need to still feel them around us. Add to that explaining it all to your kids when...
I remember walking through the drug store with my eldest kiddo looking for my favorite shampoo when it caught me totally off guard. If I had known, or been prepared about my reaction, maybe I would have avoided the...
Most of us have experienced the “mom dating” phenomenon -- or at least heard of it. You meet a mom at the park or story-time at the library or gymnastics. She seems cool, and she’s baby-wearing with the Tula...
Before you go jumping to conclusions, no, I did not recently join a nudist colony. Not to offend any of our potential nudist readers, but that's just not really my thing. Not even if you had asked me two...
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Bloom :: An Event for Moms! {2024}
Bloom is an event for new and expecting moms, foster moms, and adoptive moms (recommended for any mom up to toddler age!), and other...
