7 Family-Friendly Train Trips near Ohio
With these seven railways in Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky, you won’t have to go far to “get on the right track”!
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8 Playgrounds to Visit this Summer
There are some hidden gem playgrounds around Dayton- try one or all of them this summer! Russ Nature Reserve, Nature PlayScape, 2380 Kemp Rd., Beavercreek, OH 45431 Hiking trails through mixed prairies and woodlands, apiary, nature study, photography, bird watching, Nature PlayScape are a few things this playground offers. Owen’s Place & Tree House Village, 2338…
Meet the Hermans
{Sponsored Article} Meet the Hermans At The Miami Valley School, we pride ourselves on the nationally-recognized education we provide. Don’t just take it from us, hear what Chloe’s mom has to say: “I still remember her sweet little face, and the way her gaze held mine when she earnestly explained what she was busy working…
May is National Water Safety and Drowning Prevention Month
Our friends at Goldfish Swim School of Dayton are giving us the information we all need to know on how to keep our families safe in the water. May is recognized as National Water Safety and Drowning Prevention Month – a topic that impacts all families, especially here in Dayton where we lost 7 children to…
Hey Dad Wait Up!!!
What is with these little mini balls of emotion? Their tiny slumped shoulders and water filled eyes seem very unwarranted. They have eaten good, they are well dressed and have shelter. What else do these kids want from me? I soon found out what that unchecked box was. It simply was TIME! Not money but…
PET CARE ORGANIZATION
Pets! Dogs, cats, guinea pigs, bunnies, lizards, hedgehogs, piggies, chinchillas, fish, hamsters… whichever pet (or in my case pets!) you have, it is so easy and simple to keep their stuff organized. And pets come with a LOT of stuff: cages, food, treats, beds, litter, brushes, cleaning supplies, medications, toys, leashes, collars… the list goes on!Like anything…
Get Out and Camp this Fall!
Explore your wild side this fall by spending an evening under the stars! With the cooler temps and colorful leaves, fall is perhaps the best time of year for a camping adventure. Five Rivers MetroParks offers 23 tent camping sites at four parks. Frontcountry campsites are easily accessible by car, and hike-in backcountry sites are…
A MINI TOOL BOX
I LOVE my Mini Tool Box – and not just because it is PINK! This Craftsman Tool Tote comes in several colors and runs about $32.00. I like it because it is open for easy access and has a handle. It is also the perfect size to fit everything I need. It is filled with picture…
NEW SERIES: Organizing My House
When I tell people I am a Professional Organizer I am often asked if my house is “perfect”. The answer is “of course not”! I live in a small-ish home with a fiance, a teenager, 3 dogs and 4 cats. I love them all dearly, but no, my house isn’t ‘perfect’ with all of…
Ask the Teacher: Maintaining Academic Motivation
Can you tell me how to help my son stay motivated through a mid-fall slump? He starts out the school year so excited and ready to work but by mid-October, he has lost his drive. The excitement of a new school year, a new teacher and new classmates brings a special kind…