My daughter is a huge fan of fashion. I’m talking shoes, full princess dresses, shoes, everyday play dresses, hair bows, shoes . . . you name it. I find myself balking at this for several reasons: 1... Read more

Spring has sprung in Northeast Ohio and I’m so excited to be outside all the time and my kids are, too. Here are a few of our favorite places on the near east side of Cleveland: Shaker Lakes: We ... Read more

We are in the middle of tax refund and stimulus check season and millions of Americans are expecting a tax refund. In fact, according to CNBC, over 130 million people have already received a stimulus ... Read more

Moving from the crib to a "big kid" bed is a major milestone for young children and their parents. Just when you have your sleep routine down, this transition is either quickly needed or can occur ... Read more

In 2018, I wrote an article for the magazine about giving moms a mental day off for Mother’s Day. You can read it here: Give Mom the Best Gift for Mother’s Day: A Mental Load Day Off Recent ... Read more

I’ve covered eco-friendly changes you can make in your kitchen. And your laundry room. And I’ve been putting off the next one because . . . it’s the dreaded bathroom. I have nothing against t... Read more

If you can’t tell by the title of this post, I’m pregnant. And yes, I know it’s a pandemic. But, it’s not all bad. Not to belittle anyone’s pregnancy experience —and I’m so glad I’m... Read more

I’m pretty done with the winter blahs and I’m feeling ready for a refresher. In lieu of warm spring winds, I’ll settle for the wafting aromas of Spring Fresh detergent emanating from my laundry ... Read more

One day I was sitting on an airplane, and I had a conversation with the woman sitting next to me. We got into a conversation about personal finances and how comparison can drive people into life and f... Read more

I’m already looking ahead to spring cleaning. Yeah, we’re a barrel full of fun at our house. And over the past few years I’ve been looking into ways to not just literally clean each room, but... Read more