The Things We've Gained
There are a lot of things we’ve given up the past few months. Trips to see the grandparents. Planned vacations with friends from Canada. Holidays with family. In-person races. Going to my best frien... Read more
Roll With It
Time seemed to move faster in recent years; but I don’t know about you, these past seven months have been the longest of my parenting life. I think it’s because everything stopped: youth sports, t... Read more
Packing Your Kids a 'Green' Lunchbox
This is far from a normal back-to-school season, but . . . a kid’s still gotta eat. So what’s to be done about packing an environmentally-friendly lunch bag? The obvious approach is to avoid pl... Read more
Pandemic Adventures in Hocking Hills
After months of being cooped up in our home, we decided our family needed a getaway. Several of our spring and summer trips were canceled due to the pandemic. I know many of you have had similar exper... Read more
Exploring the Roaring 20s as a Family at Sauder Village
The Roaring Twenties have come to life at Sauder Village, Ohio’s largest living history destination, located in Archbold. The opening of the west side of the 1920s Main Street includes a theater,... Read more
How I Survive as a Mom of Three
The last four months have been absolutely insane, and it’s not just because of obvious circumstances. The events leading up to becoming a mom of three were a whole ‘nother kind of crazy — the ki... Read more
What Happens Next?
It’s clear the world is in great transition right now. We are living in what could arguably be described as biblical because a pandemic has covered the globe and political and social strife saturate... Read more
Kids Ninja Warrior Obstacle Training
If your child loves running, jumping, climbing and staying in constant motion, Functions of Life in Broadview Heights might just be their new favorite place! The kids' ninja warrior classes offer fun,... Read more
6 Back-to-School Traditions you Should Still do This Year
It is without a doubt that the back-to-school transition will look a lot different this year. Parents are still sorting out what school will look like for their kids and which school options are best.... Read more
Today, I Cried
I am not a crier. I like to laugh and be happy. My usual response to most things whether happy, sad, mad, etc. is to crack a joke and laugh. No, I do not want to know what that means about me. For ... Read more