Tips + Tricks

Do you feel like there are SO many ways to do things, SO many things coming at you, SO many expectations internal and external, SO many ways to manage your life, SO many strategies about parenting that you just get...

Talking to kids in a way they’ll listen can be hard. Over years of trying, I’ve found these strategies. It’s a work in progress, always, but practice makes practice. It’s easy to default to the “Don’ts!” It’s reactionary. What I...

Finances can be such a taboo topic, and the thought of a financial advisor can feel so daunting and out of reach - especially as new parents. Just like it takes a village to raise kids, it can take...

The most precious part of my car is the magnet on the outside. A pink handprint at toddler height helps me stay a little saner as I take my young kiddos out to run errands. As parking lots get...

I’m a new mom. And it’s winter in Ohio. So naturally, if there’s a warm, cozy, unique, and EASY dinner recipe, I am here for it! When it comes to easy dinners, my husband and I LOVE our slow cooker. Especially...

Have you ever wanted to explore 3D printing? Laser engraving? Sublimation? Button making? In the greater Dayton area, we have several library maker spaces to explore these opportunities plus some!  Washington Centerville Library has Creative Commons hosted at Washington Township...

Have you ever seen those huge glass jars of olives? I'm talking like they hold some ungodly amount of olives, maybe 1 or 2 gallons? Well, we have one of those glass jars (blame the Sons of Italy we...

Let’s face it. Living in Ohio, you can never really be sure what kind of weather we’ll have from day-to-day. So, when you wake up to sunshine and warm temps, there’s no time to waste getting to the pool...

With the cost (and sometimes actual value) of advent calendars, DIY can be the most appealing choice. Here are some ideas to personalize for your family or even each kid. Building Sets With low age to high complexity, building sets are...

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...

You may often wonder how to manage your finances as a busy parent. I'm here to tell you that you CAN find those elusive minutes and can start the process even while waiting for the cookies to bake. As...

It's harvest season - the tastiest time of year! All of the delicious produce is at your local farm stand, in the stores and, if you're like me, maybe even in your own backyard. Every year, I plan to...

The stockings are hung. The tree is trimmed. The Christmas lights are bright. The toys are strung about. Wait, what? That's not how it's supposed to go, but often is real life, isn't it?  Christmas comes around and we want there...

There has never been a better time to be your own boss - especially for mamas!!!  Mompreneur (noun): The umbrella term for women who are both moms and entrepreneurs/biz owners/side hustlers/etc. I just call these ladies badasses. If you've got the guts...