Always on the Run
Hi! I'm Ashley. I'm the mother of three young children and I am always running somewhere! Whether I'm chasing after my two-year-old with my craft scissors in his hand, hurrying to get dinner on the t... Read more
Meet Northeast Ohio Parent Blogger from Ready, Set, Parenthood!
I have been blogging for Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine for a few months now, so it seems like it might be time to let you know a bit more about me. I am originally from the other corner of the sta... Read more
Sealing the Deal
The Winey Hubby and I have been married for nearly 30 years. In that time we have raised two children. That means that I have cooked a ton of meals. And by a ton, I may not be exaggerating. I have a... Read more
4 Tips to Surviving Black Friday Shopping
I admit, when it comes to holiday shopping I’m a complete and total slacker. More often than not I'm filling my Amazon cart with everything I can think of to get the free two day shipping and emaili... Read more
Reunited for Thanksgiving: The Empty Nest Fills Up Again
FINALLY! It is Thanksgiving week and for the first time in months, The Winey Family will be reunited. All four of us under one roof. Now, of course we’ve been apart from each other before. At one... Read more
The Pros and Cons of a Real Christmas Tree
Growing up, my family was really into Christmas. We were a family full of Clark Griswolds! The trip to pick out our Christmas tree kicked off the holiday season each year. As an adult with... Read more
The Mommy Hug
As I write this, I have just returned from a trip to North Carolina. It wasn't a business trip and it wasn't a vacation. It was a Mom trip, and I'm not sure who needed it more: the child, or the mom. ... Read more
An Army Mom's First Veterans' Day
“A veteran - whether active duty, retired, or national guard or reserve - is someone who, at one point in their life, wrote a blank check made payable to "The United States of America," for an amoun... Read more
12 Things About Blogger Nichole Smith from 'Chaos in the Country'
I’ve always loved writing and telling stories but I realized that you may not know very much about me. Most of my life in rural Northeast Ohio is written out on my blog, Chaos in the Country. I’ve... Read more
Let's Celebrate International Merlot Day!
Doesn’t it seem that there is a day to celebrate everything? From peanut butter to dogs to homemade bread and picnics, you can find a celebration almost any day of the year. And I am here to give y... Read more
