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Recently, I worked with a group of 5 other Moms to have a freezer meal swap. The basic idea is that you make multiples of the same meal and swap with other moms. Its easier (and sometimes more cost...

Friends, let’s get real for a minute, okay? I have a VERY ugly trait. It is called Mom Envy.  Mom Envy hits when I least expect (or want) it. Sometimes it’s at the grocery when I see a toned mama...

Nothing says spring like Buggy ART! Are you ready for some projects with your preschooler? Here is a simple how-to for buggy art with a preschooler. ( If you are buzzing for bee art, see Part 1!) Are your kids anxious to...

I’m a gamer but I don’t own a video game system. Instead, I have a collection of tabletop games; analog dice, card, and other types of games.  I grew up playing Batteship, Clue, and Monopoly, and while instilling a love...

I love the Holidays. I love the decorations, the warmth of a cozy sweater by a fire, and family. But let's be honest the family part can get a little tricky. I think one of the trickiest holidays to...

Hey there, momma. I see you. I see the weariness in your eyes. It’s been a long, gross winter for me too, and I yearn for any chance to shuffle my boys out of the house. This time of...

Presenting the Dayton Moms Blog mom-sourced holiday gift guide.

I used to LOVE to travel. Trains, planes, automobiles, all of them. (Although I get car sick if I try to read in the car, so that is definitely my least favorite mode of traveling long distances.) I’ve always...

Preparing your child for that first trip to the dentist can be a daunting task. How do you set them up for success? At what age should they start going? Which dentist is the best fit for your family? While we can’t take care of these decisions for you, we CAN make it a little easier. Check out this resource for local pediatric dentists!

By now I’m sure you’ve heard about the women who would like to get maternity leave even though she doesn’t have children. She calls it Me-Ternity, because in her mind maternity leave is a glorified vacation postpartum women have to...

1.  First Friday @Downtown Dayton Partnership ***DMB Tip*** Pick one main attraction to do as a family with a backup destination if you feel like continuing on in the night. Can be for families or date night depending on where...

Are you unsure of what to do this year for Halloween? Look no further! While some activities may be canceled this year due to COVID-19, there are still some festivities happening for the entire family! Do you have older children who...

My husband and I both grew up in blue collar families. Not rich by a long shot, but not poor. We always had food on the table and we both grew up with good memories and experiences. But we...

Nursing has its pros and cons (mostly pros). They tend to go hand-in-hand. Traveling for example, is one of those grey areas that can go both ways. You can feed your baby in 0 to 3 seconds without having...