Coping With Back-to-School Stress
What is stress? It’s actually your body’s reaction to a challenge. Nothing can be stressful to you unless you first perceive a situation as stressful. Something perceived as stressful is somethi... Read more
Out and About With a Newborn — and a Toddler
Just two months ago, we welcomed the newest member of our family – a bouncing baby boy, Peter. We are overjoyed, of course, but we are also tired. Unfortunately, my toddler doesn’t particularly ca... Read more
The Blossom Music Festival with The Cleveland Orchestra
This past Saturday night, our family got the opportunity to check out The Cleveland Orchestra as they opened their latest summer season at Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls. This year marks the 5... Read more
Here’s What Happened When I Flew to Ireland and Back with 3 Kids on My Own
I am no stranger to traveling internationally; in fact, you could say I’m obsessed with it. In the past year I have been to the Dominican Republic, Israel, France and most recently Ireland. I love... Read more
Summer Reading List: Money & Travel Edition
Summer is a time for all of us to slow down, catch our breath, and enjoy a good book. Whether at home, on the back patio or sitting poolside on vacation, summer reading is one of the best parts of sum... Read more
Summer Library Tour: Four Lessons from Four Branches
My family loves the Cuyahoga County Public Library. We love preschool storytimes. We love using the Libby app to access the CCPL's extensive collection of audiobooks. We love that the library provid... Read more
A Nostalgic Cleveland Summer: 5 Classic Attractions That Have Stood the Test of Time
There are so many great things to do in Cleveland in the summer, but I found myself getting nostalgic for the things that I would do as a kid. And plenty of those places and activities still exist, so... Read more
Update on New Exhibits, Species at the Greater Cleveland Aquarium
If you haven’t visited the Greater Cleveland Aquarium in a while — or especially if your family has yet to visit this local gem — now is a great time to dive in, as GCA is in the midst of comple... Read more
DIY Bamboo Sunflower Decor
If you follow me on Instagram, you know I love a good deal and I frequent my local ReStore here in Medina often! On one of my more recent trips, I found a pile of bamboo plate chargers for 25 cents.... Read more
‘Watermelon Magic’ at Great Lakes Science Center is Mesmerizing for Young Kids
A recent visit to the Great Lakes Science Center with my 4-year-old and 2-year-old sons proved to be even more of a learning experience than it usually is. After burning off some energy at the TapeSca... Read more
