February 10, 2021 Nonbinary is just another word for awesome When was the first time you heard the word “nonbinary“? If you roll with fifth graders or middle schoolers OR watch TikTok videos for…
February 8, 2021 A scary near miss driving on icy back roads Z and I had a terrifying experience recently driving home from an afternoon with friends in Dayton. It flurried a bit as we drove…
February 4, 2021 I have a serious case of tattoo imposter syndrome Have you ever heard of imposter syndrome? It’s a common phenomenon where people who are accomplished or successful constantly feel that they’re not measuring…
February 2, 2021 The day that changed my life This is the fifth in a series of guest blog posts by our 10-year-old. Be sure to read the other “kid’s eye view” posts, too. “Another boring…
January 29, 2021 How to create a joyful space and home This week, I was delighted to participate in a Yelp-sponsored virtual event with professional home organizer Michell Domke. Michell is an Ohio-based, gold level…
January 27, 2021 Our unforgettable date night at a secret burlesque club Our first date night of 2021 was a three-course dinner, sparkling nonalcoholic bottle service and an incredible burlesque show at the only hidden speakeasy…
January 25, 2021 Welcome to the self-care zone at Stems & Stone It took a year as awful as 2020 to get us all properly focused on self-care. Taking time to focus on intentionally caring for…
January 23, 2021 Why we love pizza picnics in the car I love date nights with my beloved hubby, but I’m also a huge fan of mom and kiddo dates with Z, aka this sweet…
January 19, 2021 Here are things I’m looking forward to in 2021 Wow. 2020 was one heck of a year, wasn’t it? I hoped we’d have a chance to catch our breaths and relax a bit…
January 17, 2021 How to be ready for your daughter’s first period If you’re the parent of a young daughter, there’s a big day ahead – not just for her, but for you as well. And…
