Yes, You DO Have Time, Actually
Me-time. "Sounds lovely, but I'm a mom, and I work," you say, "I don't have time for me-time." This is the hair-trigger response of most moms I know, including myself. We are stretched to the limit... Read more
Parent Tip of the Week: How to Refresh Your Laundry
What comes to mind when you think of soap scum? A bath tub that needs to be cleaned? Dingy shower doors? Maybe a sink that has been neglected? Each of these, areas in and around your home. But what... Read more
The Summer Before Kindergarten
Back in May I had a little mom-xiety attack. C, my oldest, would be off to kindergarten in the Fall. Kindergarten. Like 5-days a week, all-day kindergarten!! No more playdates on a Tuesday morning. No... Read more
Catching ZzZ's
As I mentioned in my last post, we started sleep training with Miss K a little more than a week ago. I had been nervous to do it, thinking there would be lots of crying (on K’s part) and lots of gui... Read more
7 Tips to Save Money at Great Wolf Lodge
We recently enjoyed a family getaway to Great Wolf Lodge in Sandusky, Ohio. Located about an hour west of Cleveland, it is just far enough away to not be considered a “staycation”, but is close ... Read more
4 Fun, Free, and Family-Friendly Things to Do in Northeast Ohio
Summer is a great time to take advantage of some of the fun, free, and family-friendly things going on in Northeast Ohio! My family has been getting out as much as possible, which also means we are ... Read more
Underprepared, Overjoyed
In January 2014 my husband Nate and I received the most precious gift. Our daughter, K was born and placed in our arms via open adoption. We were so blessed to have been invited into the delivery ... Read more
Recipe Swap
I recently hosted a recipe swap for the playgroup I am a part of through Meetup.com. I had never participated in a recipe swap before, but when the group was looking for a host for the July swap, ... Read more
Meet Northeast Ohio Parent Blogger Katie Plato from 'Something to be Found'
Hi! I’m Katie – mom of 3boys, freelance graphic designer, blogger, avid thrifter, and flea market vendor. My blog, SomethingtobeFound.com is where I share my thrifty finds, DIY crafts, and home ... Read more
Who Needs Sleep?!
I, for one, sure do. Nate does, too. And most importantly, Miss K does. Before K came along, it was very important to me that our future child have healthy sleep habits. I read the books, resea... Read more