One of Dayton’s best known authors is Erma Bombeck. She paved the way for Parent Advice columns, Parenting blogs and much more. Her wit, wisdom and wicked sense of humor not only got her through parenthood it made her famous. Her profound advice on parenting and life is as timeless as it is humorous….
Gone are the days of forgetting your camera to take pictures – as long as you have your phone, you have a camera. While smartphones make snapping shots of your family easier than ever, most people aren’t sure what to do with all those pictures. If your smartphone contains photos from the past few months…
The popular Charm at the Farm Vintage Market in Lebanon is planning to open its gates for its final outdoor market of the year, October 16-18, with a new pricing structure, new hours, and several health and safety guidelines in place in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s what you need to…
Canoeing and kayaking offer such perfect summer {and really all-season!} adventures: Exercise, family time, breathtaking views…. Most boat outfitters offer everything from hourly floats to overnight adventures, so take a peek at this guide to rental spots close to Dayton to get your trip planning started. Bell Brook Canoe Rental Canoe, kayak, or tube the beautiful Little…
Come join us in celebrating the reopening of Woodbourne Library this Sunday, September 23. We’ll start at 12:30 with a flag dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony. The rest of the grand-opening festivities will be from 1:00-3:00 and will include giveaways, local magician Mike Hemmelgarn, Elephant & Piggie, and more! It’ll be a fun time for the…
Before I was divorced, before I became a mother biologically, I was a stepmom. This was not an easy role to tackle. As a stepparent, I felt stuck somewhere between the roles of authority figure and friend. Not to mention, shared parenting meant that I only saw my stepdaughter once a week and every other…
Peace of Mind at Holiday Time: Give the Gift of Swimming with Aqua-Tots Swim Schools!
Going out to eat can be a fun and convenient way to spend time with the family- but it can be pricey. Check our guide to find places that offer kids eat free in Dayton or cheap kids meals so that a night out doesn’t break the bank. bd’s Mongolian Grill Description: Our “Stir It Up,…
NATIONAL DAY OF LEARNING JULY 14, 2016 FREE programs for children at various Dayton Metro Library locations. For more information, visit the Events Calendar at DaytonMetroLibrary.org or call (937) 463-BOOK. BROOKVILLE – 425 Rona Parkway Drive Astronaut Training 1:00 PM-2:00 PM What does it take to become an astronaut? Join us to find out! Participants…
Each year, around December 23rd, I find myself staring into my children’s closets, quickly realizing they have absolutely nothing to wear for Christmas. I know it’s coming, but I guess between the shopping, wrapping, cooking and normal everyday life, it drops to the bottom of the list. But this year, I was happy to plan…
