5 Must-Haves for the New Runner
So you’ve decided to start or get back into running. Good for you! Yes, it’s hard as a busy parent, but now’s the fun part – the shopping! While running may seem like an affordable sport �... Read more
My Reflections on "Picturing Motherhood Now" At the Cleveland Museum of Art
Recently, I attended the "Picturing Motherhood Now" exhibit at the Cleveland Museum of Art. As a single mom of twins, this event was particularly impactful for me. There were two moments at the... Read more
Homemade Nut-Free Snacks
Now that our oldest is in kindergarten, we’ve had to up our snack game. Gone are the days of just eating what we want at home, and/or relying on school to provide all the food (we were so spoiled in... Read more
10 Things I Wish I Knew About Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease Before My Son Had It
This week, we had the pleasure of having Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease hit our home. It has been going around my son's daycare despite their constant cleaning, sterilizing, and disinfecting. I... Read more
Our Day at the Greater Cleveland Aquarium
Recently my family and I visited the Greater Cleveland Aquarium. This has been on our Cleveland to-do list for a while. We loved our trip to the Aquarium. It took us about 2-2.5 hours to go through... Read more
A Busy Parent’s Guide to Start a Running Routine
“I walk a LOT, but have always wanted to get started running. I just don’t know how.” “I got really in shape with my Peloton this winter, but can’t run a mile to save my life. How is that... Read more
Every Parent Deserves a Solo Staycation
As I write this, I have been alone in my house for the past three days and it has been glorious. How does a mother of three young children get three whole days alone in her home? Well, we are in t... Read more
Mommy and Me Day Trip: Ohio's Amish Country
If you hop on the highway and head south, it doesn't take long to end up in the picturesque countryside, where you can take a wild drive to see animals up close and get a taste of traditional Amish co... Read more
Summer Nature Hikes in Northeast Ohio
Sometimes there’s no better way to get back to nature than a walk in the woods—especially if you have young kids looking to burn off some energy. So ditch the video games and find a tree to hug (t... Read more
One-Tank Family Road Trip: Millersburg, Ohio
We recently got back from a family vacation -- the first in several months (#thankscovid) -- to Millersburg, Ohio. If you’re seeking a fun place to take your kids that’s easy to get to, I suggest ... Read more
