I Want it My Way: Men and Women Cope with Grief Differently
We all want things our way. Did you know that your brain likes to keep things consistent? Thinking consistently using the same terms, words and mind images helps us feel emotionally secure. That’s w... Read more
Coffee Drips & Juice Box Sips – My Intro
Hi everyone! My name is Samantha and I am the mama behind Coffee & A Juice Box! I've been married three years to my husband, Andy, and we're blessed with one amazing 2-year-old daughter, Addiso... Read more
Easy Do-It-Yourself Photo Gallery Wall
Gallery walls are all the rage right now. You see them everywhere on the popular décor sites, magazines and Pinterest pages. I have a few in my home, but there is one particular gallery wall that I c... Read more
How to Get Your Kids to Buy into Spring Cleaning & Organizing
I think I might be a little late with getting on spring cleaning around our home — but spring hasn't really shown up here in Northeast Ohio, so I'm not really late, am I? During the past couple of w... Read more
Whatever Happened to Roller Skating?
There are so many sports and activities that our kids are involved in these days. Swimming, soccer, karate, dance, gymnastics — and so many more offerings we have to choose from. But I never hear ab... Read more
Insta-Momma: Cleveland-Area Moms on Instagram
Who else can't get enough of Instagram these days? *raises hand* I especially love following other local moms and getting inspiration from things they do with or places they take their kids. Plus, som... Read more
A First-Timer's Impression of the I-X Indoor Amusement Park
Though I’ve lived in the greater Cleveland area for most of my life, I’d never had any experience with the I-X Indoor Amusement Park, aside from its catchy theme song (you know the one: "So cool s... Read more
My New Adventure: Becoming a Northeast Ohio Parent Blogger
Have you ever dreamed of the possibilities of something incredible happening to you before you started a new adventure? Have you ever looked ahead on your life path, hoping that it would lead you to c... Read more
April 2018 Editor's Note: Spring Meltdown
With the spring thaw underway, you probably hope it’s the only meltdown you’ll experience this year. Likely, most kids are not immune to shutting down, crying, or having a fit over a certain ite... Read more
Hi! I'm the New Girl Around Here!
Hi there! My name is Kristin and I am the mom behind the blog Perfectly DeStressed. My husband, Edward, and I reside in beautiful Medina, Ohio, with our eight children (yes, you read that right. Eigh... Read more