May 24, 2018 Her first REAL summer off I have experienced daycare guilt – a particular brand of mom guilt found within the working mom guilt sub-category – every summer of Zoe’s…
May 18, 2018 Lessons from Little House on the Prairie An old standby from my childhood has become a cherished staple in our house this year: the classic Little House book series by Laura Ingalls…
April 22, 2018 The road trip that wasn’t Have you ever had to deal with a seriously carsick kid? I did a few summers ago on one memorable morning that resulted in…
April 12, 2018 Who’s ready for Monster Jam?! Full disclosure: our family will receive free tickets to Monster Jam and yours can, too. We were provided four tickets to give away here. Read on…
March 26, 2018 Paradise for families: Beaches Turks & Caicos It was tough not traveling for spring break this year, but I was warmed by memories of last March. After literally years of wishing…
March 25, 2018 Fun in the Jungle – and in Oz! Indoor play spaces are critical for keeping kids active and sane in the winter – and sometimes, these Ohio winters seem to drag on…
February 26, 2018 Cruising: a perfect multi-gen family vacation We had a blast with our extended family cruising the Mexican Riviera over Christmas 2017 on the Norwegian Star. If you’re looking for a trip…
February 24, 2018 Skunk-pocalypse 2018 In the midst of our skunk problem, I wouldn’t have used the terms “skunkpocalypse” or “skunktastrophe” because it was no laughing matter. Now that…
January 18, 2018 Our favorite boots ever Our darling daughter is growing faster than the speed of light. I swear, every time I turn around she needs new shoes or pants…
January 9, 2018 Disney on Ice: Reach for the Stars! Full disclosure: our family will receive free tickets to Disney on Ice and we were also provided four tickets to give away here. Read on for how…