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...
Are you working from home?
There is a high probability that you are either working from home or doing some form of online communication and/or work. Prior to covid, many of us were already struggling to set boundaries with...
I am known for my creativity and it's true. If I could make a living off party planning, I totally would! But when you're a full time working mom and have a walmart-sized budget - Pinterest parties are a...
I Hate Holes. Someone please tell me you can relate...
We moved into our new home a little over 2 years ago. Something about hanging things makes the shell of a house feel like a home. So we proceeded to...
Signing away our lives on a new car puts some new perspective in our budget. Here are some of the ways I’m trying to help make our money last:
Price Match
I’m all the time Googling an item I’m standing in...
"It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a tired mom in possession of a good family, must be in want of a summer read."
Okay, so maybe that’s not exactly how the iconic opening line of Jane Austen’s Pride and...
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...
There have been multiple mornings when I’ve stepped out the door, taken a deep breath and declared, “It’s running season!” You don’t need to be training for a marathon to get out there, but you do need to keep...
We're kicking off February this year with a month of self-love and #WellnessWednesdays. Join us on a journey of taking care of YOU!
Looking for family-friendly fun this February as well? Play our DMC Bingo HERE! Also, we've created a...
A few years ago, my husband and I spent the weekend at the Grove Park Inn in Asheville, NC, one of the country’s oldest hotels with a top-rated spa. From the oversized fireplaces to the plush robes, everything about...
Along the lines of Apples to Apples or Cards Against Humanity, there’s an opportunity to make a DIY customizable game night for your family or group of friends.
The gist of both games is having one card as a prompt...
Reading to your child every day is an important habit to form early on in your child’s life. Besides reading, though, even simply talking to your child can go a long way in their growth and development.
The more words...
For almost 10 years I was a single mom of two little boys. Instead of feeling sad or lonely on Valentine's Day, I decided it was a great opportunity to show my boys how much I loved them and...
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...
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...
