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

“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

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

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

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

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

In the famous Shakespearean play, Hamlet asked the question, “To be or not to be, that is the question.”  Today, I’m reminded of that famous question.  However, I would modify it to: “To tra... Read more

My husband laughs at me whenever I come home from the grocery store and boast about how I saved 50 cents on this and a dollar on that. It may seem insignificant, but those savings add up. I’m always... Read more

I recently completed a 365-day running streak, where I ran every single day for an entire year. I started it April 2020 during the pandemic, and I'm now at 400+ days and 33 weeks pregnant, which means... Read more

I still remember pulling into Costco on March 12, 2020 right when they opened at 10 a.m. — I was hoping to stop in real quick for a couple things before dropping my kiddos off at grandma’s while I... Read more