Hey there, mamas (and any dads sneaking a peek—welcome!). Welcome back to my little corner of the internet, where we chat about the real, messy, beautiful chaos of raising kids while trying to keep our own sanity intact. As a mom of three energetic girls, I’ve learned that some of Read more
Hey mamas (and dads who sneak in here too), Can we just pause for a second and admit it? February sneaks up on us every single year. January is all fresh starts and big intentions, then boom…here comes the shortest month that somehow feels like it drags on forever with Read more
Hey there, mamas! Welcome back to my cozy corner of the internet, where we’re all about cherishing the real, messy, and oh-so-beautiful moments of motherhood. I’m just a mom stumbling through this wild journey, sharing stories, tips, and a whole lot of heart. Grab your pumpkin spice latte (or hot Read more
Happy New Year (in a few days)! With the hectic holidays behind us, now is a wonderful time to slow down and give yourself permission to take some time for you. How have you been feeling? Drained? Energized? Somewhere in between? What might you need to better nurture yourself? I recently Read more
Hey everyone! Welcome back to my blog. Today, we’re diving into a super fun and important topic: engaging and educational activities for kids aged 0 to 3. Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, or educator, these ideas will help you create meaningful and enjoyable experiences for the little ones in your Read more
Let’s talk about where to go to learn about things pertaining to kids. As a parent to 3 young daughters, it can get frustrating trying to find the right place to go, the right movie to watch that I feel confident letting my 4 year old watch, the right healthy snack that they will eat with a smile, the right activities to do as a family, fun things in the community, great parks, etc. With such a flood of information on the internet these days, it can get tricky trying to navigate your way through it all.
Are you proud? I feel like we should be proud of where we live…whether it is the best place on Earth or not. Choosing to see the positives in every situation can be a very rewarding skill and starting with where you live is a plus. Every city has its Read more
Take advantage of the time you spend with your kids by sprinkling valuable life lessons into routine tasks with them.
The Toledo Zoo The Toledo Zoo is a family favorite with planned activities all year round including rides, behind the scenes tours, playgrounds and interactive activities for kids of all ages. In addition to the zoo’s 4,700 species of animals, the large air-conditioned aquarium with interactive experiences, an ocean lab, Read more
The family dog…or should I say the dog that Mom and Dad take care of?!?
In all seriousness, we are extremely grateful we have a pup that completes our family…regardless of who may be the one actually taking care of him. Having a family dog does offer a chance for your children to experience a sense of responsibility. We have a rotating schedule in our house where one week one child is in charge of the dog food and the other in charge of the water dish…the youngest gets off easy at this point. I was surprised at how much the kiddos love helping to take care of the pup…named Barley. There is the occasional “Oops, I forgot to feed the dog!” moment, but for the most part, our family is working as a team to raise a well-loved puppy.