June 18, 2020 DIY rainbow slushies from popsicles Some people see a kids drink and think “Ooooh, I could add vodka to that!” while I do the opposite. I see an alcoholic…
May 28, 2020 Viva la drive-in movie! I have heard about drive-in movies all my life, but I never got to experience one until this week with my darling daughter. It…
March 19, 2020 School’s out for summer As Ohio’s winter-into-spring phase drags on, plus so many of us have been forced into being reluctant homeschoolers by the Coronavirus, I find myself…
September 2, 2019 A great day at the Ohio State Fair Our family makes it a point every summer to visit the Ohio State Fair. I know the fair has its detractors – it can…
August 20, 2019 Summer vibes: the best of summer Summer is such a glorious word, feeling and season. Welcome to the first in my new SEASONS blog series: a round-up of our best…
August 8, 2019 Summer road trip to Aqua Adventures water park Disclaimer: I was generously provided four free tickets to Aqua Adventures prior to writing this post. All opinions are my own. We have a…
July 9, 2019 I’m so tired of hearing, “Mom, I’m bored” Can this summer be over soon, please? I am serious. As much as I love the weather, there’s a lot about summer I don’t…
July 8, 2016 Year-round fireworks in Ohio If you’re a fireworks fanatic who didn’t get enough of the snap, crackle, pop and BOOM! over the 4th of July, you’re in luck….
August 27, 2014 Pool day on a school day I’ve come up with some good inventions in my time, like date day (where child goes to school but parents stay home and take…
June 30, 2014 Summertime beach cravings I miss the beach. Somehow, it’s just not summer without a visit to the ocean – salt water, sand, seagulls, shells and waves. I’m…