10 Reasons Why I Run
If you would have told me five years ago that I would be signing up to run a marathon in 2015, I would have laughed out loud! I have always been fairly active, but running was never a part of my rotat... Read more
They’re Still My Babies…Especially When They’re Sick
Let me start out by saying that The Winey Family had a wonderful Christmas together here in Northeast Ohio. There were Netflix binges and present shopping and movies and family dinners and much laug... Read more
Bye Bye Baby
Every morning for the past several months, the first words out of my two-year-old's mouth have been, "Can I have milk in a bottle?" I realize that if a child is old enough to put together a sentence w... Read more
6 Tips for Creating a Playroom That Will Grow With Your Child
Last year, I took on the major project of converting my office space into a playroom for my son. He was 9 months old at the time, but I knew no matter how much I wanted, he wouldn’t stay that age fo... Read more
A Tale of Two College Applications
The Winey Hubby and I were talking with a friend the other day, and as conversation usually goes, talk turned to what the kids were up to. He has a high school senior, so his update centered on colle... Read more
Meet Northeast Ohio Parent Blogger 'The Winey Mom'
So how does one become a Winey Mom exactly? Let’s track my evolution. It starts out in New Jersey. Yup, New Jersey. No jokes and for heaven’s sake DO NOT ask me “What exit?” I WILL roll my ey... Read more
Parent Tip of the Week: 'Real Food' for Real Life
With the arrival of the new year, many of us are looking to shed that extra holiday weight, detox from the sugar and wine overload or even just turn over a new leaf and begin a healthier lifestyle. As... Read more
A Pair of Ratty Old Baby Blankets
[caption id="attachment_12480" align="alignleft" width="300"] The baby blankets today. Linus Van Pelt, of Peanuts fame, would be proud![/caption] We just spent the last two weeks with a full nest onc... Read more
Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Recipe From a Former Cereal Addict
Hello, my name is Ashley and I am a cereal addict. Well, I used to be. If I didn't have a family to feed, didn't enjoy cooking and wasn't paying such close attention to what I eat, I would probably ea... Read more
Holiday Photo Outakes
To say it was a great Christmas would be an understatement. As I look through all the photographs I took over the past several weeks, I see so many fun times and happy moments. I was about to share wi... Read more
