There are things around our house that are designated things that I do and designated things that my husband does. Generally speaking, we have a “he handles the outside, I handle the inside” agree... Read more

I'm not sure where the idea of a bucket list came from, but I've been doing it for a few years now and it's become a fun family tradition. My bucket lists are an ever-growing to-do list of family f... Read more

“Mom, can I have your phone?” asks my 10-year-old son daily since he doesn’t have his own device yet. All of his games are on my phone, as is YouTube, which he uses to watch hockey-related video... Read more

Halloween costume ideas are rolling in during dinner conversations as of late. It seems as though we just got into the groove of tackling back-to-school season, and just as quickly we are jolted strai... Read more

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

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

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

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

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

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