"Here, let's take a picture."
With a camera in every pocket, smartphones create ample opportunity for a quick snap. Here are a few ways my phone shutter finger has proved useful.
If you haven't seen the great picture taking trick of...
We have been checking out some great parks lately and I wanted to give you an update on them. For those of us that are potty training, I'm including information on the bathroom situation because usually, that is at...
Spring cleaning in our house goes beyond deep cleaning our carpets and dusting all the fans. Deep cleaning means out with the old and in with the new. So for us, this means a month of cleaning out the...
March is finally here and we can’t help but be excited because it means signs of Spring will come to thaw us out. It also happens to be the time to celebrate some pretty exciting stuff, like National Craft...
On Mother's Day, flowers and gift cards are always sweet, but sometimes a personal gift can mean even more.
We didn't have a lot of money growing up, but my parents always found ways to make things fun and exciting...
Our guy travels a fair amount for his job (though far, far less than pre-COVID at the moment, and we have adored the extra time together). After years of travels and many short times apart, these are three simple...
Imperfect low/no waste is the only way I know to be sustainable as a lifestyle. There are conveniences, exceptions, and splurges where I know I'm not making the most Earth-friendly choices. Here are a few ways I've found sustainability...
Tell me you are a parent without telling me… having alphabet magnets on your fridge. Most parents have them on their refrigerator as a quick, engaging activity to keep the kids busy while prepping dinner. May 9 is National...
After teaching my first daughter letter sounds and names the traditional way, I kinda felt like my mind was blown when I discovered the Montessori approach. I taught my first born letter sounds and names at the same time...
The modern day schedule is hectic. Now that school is back in session and the days seem shorter than ever, it is a challenge to get “all the things” done in those precious three to four hours we have...
Let's delve into some simple yet effective methods a busy mama can use to achieve healthy weight-loss goals. With these few simple steps, the working mom can start seeing real changes for the better.
A working mom is practically a...
Being home with my tiny humans, I’ve become creative in finding new things to do. Thankfully we’ve discovered some activities with inexpensive supplies and easy entry points. I hope some of these strum interest in your home.
Balloon Animals
Never have...
Looking to involve my children in the giving season, I’m brainstorming ways to be impactful on a budget. Here are a few low/no-cost ways to make a difference with your kids' help.
Don’t pay for the next person.
A popular way...
The sweating. The buying of every fresh produce item that you can see. The checking off of the list of 'what can they and what can't they consume yet.' The baby food steamer vs baby food steamer and puree...
In + Around Dayton
5 online dating tips for moms
1) Webchat or FaceTime with the person before you go out on a date. This will save you a lot of time by weeding...
