Dishes, Cups and Bowls: we use them over and over and over again every day. So, how you store them is important! Get cluttered cabinets under control by giving each items a “home”. Keep day-to-day items close by for easy access. Keep other items you use occasionally in upper or lower cabinets, and keep those…
A good mug of coffee or a nice cup of tea can start the day off right. I am usually too tired or rushed to spend 20 minutes getting the filters, coffee, cream and sugar, etc. together every morning. So, I recently decided to create a Coffee Station – and I LOVE it!!! It makes…
I have learned a few things in life about life. I’ve learned that Life isn’t perfect! Another thing I’ve learned about life is that it doesn’t always go as planned. My wife and I planned to have 3 or 4 kids. Once we started trying to have a family, we went through many struggles just…
My mom and sister live in Cincinnati so we travel back and forth a lot from Dayton to visit and let my kids see their Grandma and Aunt. To keep my children occupied (ages 7 and 6) we make up games like “Create a Story” where one of us says a line and the next…
You don’t need to leave the state to have a great vacation. Buckle up – we’ve got four Ohio adventures that will transport your family to major fun!
Crayon marks on the wall–that’s the inevitable outcome of giving crayons to babies and toddlers, right? Well, maybe, but I’m going to suggest doing it anyway… 🙂 Writing is one of the five early literacy practices that prepares your child to read. Though starting writing with children younger than around three years old has…
When I was a child, I believed my father was fluent in Spanish. His ability to count from one to ten without pause was all the evidence I needed. It wasn’t until middle school that I realized his romance language skills are basically nonexistent. By then, a number of other paternal fantasies had also been…
Spending that first summer at camp is a big step for any child. It’s also a big milestone for mom and dad. Sending kids to camp takes considerable thou
Dayton Children’s urges parents to make sure their children are current on their vaccinations, on the heels of a measles outbreak linked to a California amusement park. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now say more than 120 people have come down with the measles so far this year. Most of them were…
Join the Jr. Red Shoe Society for their 1st Annual Afternoon Tea with your American Girl Doll event. They are inviting Moms, Daughters, Grandmas, and Friends to share an afternoon together of laughter, delicious treats, and a fashion show, all to benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Dayton. Registration: Register by April 12 –Event Date:…
