November 6, 2023 Enjoy a hilly hike with great views at Buzzard’s Roost in Chillicothe On a recent weekend, I was eager to soak up some fall colors and good weather while they both last. It was past peak…
November 4, 2023 Why we STILL love attachment parenting When you think of attachment parenting, what image comes to mind? For me it’s quite literal: a mom or dad wearing their baby, snuggled…
October 30, 2023 Loving a cat is good practice for parenting a teen Z recently pet-sat for a very shy, sweet cat for a week. She expects all her pet-sitting clients to be outgoing, friendly and affectionate…
October 28, 2023 How to soothe anxiety in eight minutes or less Anxiety usually happens at the worst of times. It’s supposed to, honestly. Anxiety is a feeling of dread, fear and unease that naturally happens…
October 25, 2023 Why I love to read banned books Banned books are the best books. There, I said it. But seriously – if a book has something inside of it that is striking…
October 23, 2023 Do you really know what your family’s values are? We hear a lot about “family values” in the news media these days, but what does that phrase really mean? In the context of…
October 18, 2023 You don’t need powdered greens to be healthy I initially fell hook, line and sinker for the hype around powdered greens. An influencer I respect wrote about feeling powerful whenever he takes…
October 16, 2023 Who else needs a new roof this year? This month, we had the unpleasant experience of replacing our roof. Although darling hubby and I have both owned homes since the 1990s, neither…
October 9, 2023 Spring break is six months away. Time to plan! How far ahead do you like to plan family travel? This may sound crazy to some, but I’ve already started planning our spring break…
October 7, 2023 Love it or hate it: The Ohio Rennaissance Festival This past weekend, we visited the Ohio Renn Fest for the first time in many years. This big, festive and chaotic event is like…