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
Brown (or Canvas) Bagging It
There’s a lot of “eco” talk buzzing around these days. Concerns about “climate change,” “going green,” “decreasing your carbon footprint,” “reducing your impact,” and on and on �... Read more
Summer Traditions That the Kids Will Never Forget
There is so much build up to summer. It is the time of year everyone looks forward to...maybe even more than the December holidays! Some of the best childhood memories are formed in the summer. Carefr... Read more
Just Because it is Broken Doesn’t Mean you Have to Fix it
One day, I was emptying the dish drying rack and putting away the dishes when my hand slipped. I was holding my glass tea kettle with a tea infuser attachment and it hit the bottom of my Vitamix con... Read more
What Not to Do When Returning from Maternity Leave
It’s been a year since I went on maternity leave for the second time. Coming back from leave is never easy, but preparing yourself in advance of what to expect can help. And after re-entering the wo... Read more
