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
One of My Favorite Summer Activities To Do With The Kids
I love the beautiful weather, festivals and the seemingly endless fun activities to do with the kids in the summer. As much as I love those, there also is one thing that I really love: summer reading ... Read more
Cottage Playhouse Makeover
After a good (and I mean really, really good) scrubbing, I took a tired, old plastic Little Tikes playhouse and transformed it into the sweetest little English Cottage-Style Playhouse you ever did see... Read more
Christmas (Planning) in July
It’s July and it’s time to start thinking about...Christmas. What?! I mean it. It’s the perfect time to start planning for all of the expenses that come along with the holidays. You know it’s ... Read more
Extra Items Your Child's Teacher Needs
Teachers work hard and often end up paying for supplies in their classrooms. Many parents get upset over the lengthy supply lists teachers send home not realizing how much these items are needed. For ... Read more
The One Thing You Need to Know About Potty Training
I remember telling people when my son approached 2 years old, “My son is so smart. I really think he’s ready for potty training.” My daughter was five months old at the time and I thought potty ... Read more
Introduce Your Kids to the Cleveland Orchestra — and Save Money — With the ‘Under 18s Free’ Program
In Northeast Ohio, we are fortunate to have a top-ranking orchestra right in our own backyard. The world renowned Cleveland Orchestra dazzles audiences of all ages downtown at Severance Hall and at Bl... Read more
