Join me to Survive and Thrive in Parenting
Parenting is hard, and it truly takes a village. If you have ever felt this way, the Survive and Thrive series is for you. The Survive and Thrive in Parenthood Series — led by yours truly — is ... Read more
Lessons Learned After Losing Power for 5 Days
A few weeks ago, my neighborhood was hit by a huge storm. There was damage to our home, which resulted in us being without power for five days (among other things). If you had asked me a few weeks ag... Read more
Worms, 'Good Dirt' and the Backyard Compost Adventure
In second grade, I bought a copy of a little handbook called “Save Our Planet,” full of simple ideas kids could put into action to be environmentally-friendly. One chapter was about starting a com... Read more
Yankee Peddler Festival Returns to Canal Fulton for its 47th Year
For fans of craft fairs, the approach of fall in Northeast Ohio means one thing: the return of Yankee Peddler Festival. Held at Clay’s Park Resort in Canal Fulton, the event spans three weekends ... Read more
Finding Time for You in the Back-to-School Season
Recently, I had been feeling so exhausted that as soon as I sat down on my couch I was falling asleep, even though I didn’t mean to. Things that didn’t normally drain me were totally draining me a... Read more
BrittFit Kids’ Play Gym Opens in Wadsworth
Discovering places to go and things to do with your young kids is a never-ending mission; it’s up to us as parents to keep them occupied and active. Here in Northeast Ohio, we’ve got some great op... Read more
Embrace the 'Why?' Moments with Your Kids
“Why is the sky blue?” “Why does my belly rumble when I am hungry?” “Where does lightning or thunder come from?” “Where, how, why do we…” If you are a parent, at some point your... Read more
My Trash Can Overhaul (and the Recycling Conundrum)
Thunk. Thunk. Thunk. What’s that sound? The pitter-patter of little feet racing down the stairs in the morning? Nope. It’s the trash can lid going up and down a hundred times a day. Seriously . ... Read more
Back to School Jitters: How to Ease the Butterflies
It’s happening; it’s really happening. Another school year is rapidly approaching. School supplies lists are out. Teachers lists are being shared, and schedules are about to get really crazy for f... Read more
My Favorite Healthy Weeknight Meals
Since having kids, I’ve gotten lazy efficient in my meal prep. Gone are the days of leaving work at 6 p.m., picking up groceries, then starting to make a semi-complicated meal and eating dinner at 8... Read more
