Golf.
It seems like the word either brings great joy or jangled nerves. If you are a 30-plus American male, it's probably on your list of family-free hobbies. And if you are a Mom, likely you stay home with the...
As a mother of very young children, I have always struggled with the statement, "Enjoy it now because then they grow up and become toddlers/preteens/teenagers".
Well, I'm here to tell you that now I get it, but I still hate...
Bow Chica Bow Wow (or however that goes). August is Romance Awareness Month. I had no idea!
While the origin of Romance Awareness Month has yet to be determined or identified, what is important is that we know it exists....
I sighed audibly as I put down my phone and thought, "Here we go again."
I tried to move on with my day, but I found myself with thoughts circling around in my head, thoughts that are accompanied by some...
If you're planning a solo parent trip (or the trip is planned for you by a loved one’s nuptials, celebration or death) you probably started out thinking it might be kind of nice to travel sans little ones. Just...
Let's be honest, when you start preparing for your first child you, your family and friends go a bit over board. First off, you're new at this! You're likely to go off a list provided by retailers (which will...
This series is dedicated to discussing some of my more challenging experiences in motherhood. In the first installment of this series, I talked about the first of my 3 D's: Disappointment.
The Second D: Drying Up
There are messages you...
I bet none of you have exchanged gifts, sent cards, had flowers delivered, or even called to wish someone well in honor of today's national holiday. I haven't. Because who knew that today, July 26th, is National Aunt and...
1. Ohio State Fair
***DMB Mom Tip*** Do research before you go! This is the largest fair in the state of Ohio so a game plan will be crucial!
July 26th-August 6th
Cost: $8 for children; $10 for adults
Parking:...
For a girl.
A few years ago, my sister got me a big moon night light that goes through the cycles of the moon. I loved it and it still hangs on my wall. When I got pregnant, I knew...
I’ve always been the girl that wants to succeed at everything I do. During this chapter of life, the things I choose to invest my energy into are, in no particular order: motherhood, being a devoted wife, my career,...
I recently enrolled my daughter in gymnastics. We were encouraged by her teacher to get her involved in extracurricular activities to support interactions with other children. Ella-Grace, for lack of better terms, is an only child. This isn’t by...
Summer has always been my favorite time of the year. Hot days, long nights - what's not to like?
This is my first summer as a mom and I'm learning things aren't quite the same. Although I think I was...
Recently, we went on our first beach vacation as a family of five. I absolutely love the ocean and have waited (not so very) patiently over the last six years to share that love with our girls. But road...
In + Around Dayton
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...
