The Flats are Back!
You may remember The Flats from your younger years as the scene of Pickle Bill's or Bar Cleveland or Have a Nice Day Café or maybe as a once-booming area that was mostly left vacant.Over the past cou... Read more
Exploring Akron Zoo’s Curious Creatures Exhibit
I love the kid-friendly size and layout of the Akron Zoo, so my family has been visiting since my oldest son was a baby. This time around, we were excited to check out the all-new Curious Creatures ex... Read more
How playtime with a 2-year-old is like professional wrestling
Like most boys my age, I had a pro wrestling phase.This “phase” lasted until I had kids and all my free time dissipated. But I’ll still fall down the occasional YouTube wormhole because, sometim... Read more
She's the only one
High school was hard. You’re struggling to find out who you are in a building with hundreds of other kids. If you’re lucky, and I was, you find a core group of girls that become your best friends.... Read more
I Have a Will to Handle My Parent Anxiety
Feeling anxious as a parent is typical and almost expected. If you’re not worried about something it’s like you’re not a caring parent. Here is a small sample of the worries which have crosse... Read more
Throwing a Local Birthday Party
One thing you should know about me: I am super passionate about supporting local businesses! Perhaps it stems from the fact that my dad is a local small business owner for 40+ years.So, when it comes ... Read more
Our Summer Routine
My older son just finished kindergarten a few weeks ago, so this is my first transition to summer vacation from the school year as a mom. We have no huge plans besides visiting family and doing a lot ... Read more
Realistic Party Planning for Non-Crafty Moms
Realistic Party Planning for Non-Crafty MomsWhat do you “fail” at that “every mom is good at?”One thing for me (let’s focus on just one today, shall we) is crafts.Ugh, you guys. The thought ... Read more
Celebrating Mom Friends
Happy Mother's Day! I hope all you moms are enjoying a wonderful day with your family! Mother's Day is a great chance to not only celebrate your family (and have them celebrate you), but it's also to... Read more
A Letter to My Daughter on My First Mother's Day
Dear, daughter - I will fail you. I know, I know - I'm supposed to pretend that we have a perfect life and that I am a perfect mom. But I'd rather give you the truth. I will fail you. And al... Read more
