I don’t know about you, but sometimes I dread going to the gas station. Given the fluctuating gas prices, I’ve had to make a number of adjustments to offset the rising costs. Here are some ideas t... Read more

The joke around our house is that my younger son “never really wanted to be a baby.” This little guy, from the first moment I met him, acted independently. It felt like he navigated what food he w... Read more

Ohio winters can feel like a real drag. As a Midwestern transplant from the East Coast, I am used to getting dumped on by Northeaster snowstorms. Still, since adopting Ohio as my new home, I’ve adju... Read more

You know what I’m talking about. Even if you want to pretend that you always participate in “gentle parenting,” there's no way. I’m not buying it. It’s unlikely you were raised “gently,”... Read more

The pandemic has reshaped how we think about nearly everything. One of the ways this is evident is with "the Great Resignation," a term used to describe a phenomenon where workers voluntarily resign f... Read more

As a nursing mom, I know the importance of fueling my body properly, especially as I am feeding my 6-month-old. This is a recipe for one of my favorite snacks -- energy bites. These energy bites have ... Read more

Have you ever experienced mom guilt – that feeling that you aren’t quite good enough and that you are failing your children? Have you ever felt like you are losing yourself in motherhood because o... Read more

I have always loved to read. My dresser has always had a pile of books on it, ready to be devoured. My library wish list is always full of books I want to read. But then, after having kids, I found my... Read more

On Dec. 14, 2021, my family of five all tested negative for COVID while on vacation in Mexico. On Dec. 19, 2021, my husband tested positive for COVID and entered strict isolation for 10 days, sequest... Read more

The holiday season has finally arrived, and we are a week away from a new (and hopefully better) year. With last year’s celebrations a bit bleak (and this year, too), I’ve been reflecting over th... Read more