Despite my best efforts, my kids’ stuff has taken over. Closets are bursting with little mittens and boots. Toys spill out of every corner of the house. Artwork and craft supplies explode from drawers like those snakes-in-a-can. It was time for a reset (and perhaps a garage sale). When organizing, I have a few stores…
Navigating motherhood comes with unique challenges; throw in the journey towards sobriety, and the path can seem impossible. Yet, amid these challenges lie opportunities for growth, healing, and unprecedented support. Today, where the stigma around substance abuse is gradually being dismantled, more innovative support systems are emerging, designed specifically to aid moms on their path…
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…
Kids are wonderful! They bring so much hope and joy to our world. Once they start school they also bring home stuff – and lots of it. Each picture, test, grade, paper and project is a memory you just want to keep forever! Over the course of 13 years (or even 2 years!), that can…
An organized pantry has MANY benefits: 1) Less wasted food: Items won’t get lost in the back so you can use them before they expire. 2) Easier to create a shopping list: Identify what you have and what you need quickly – keep the grocery list in the pantry so everyone in the family can…
Explore the Unseen Oceans at COSI Museum runs through February 2, 2020
Our family reads a lot. My husband and I love reading classics to our kids — everything from The Wind in the Willows to Stuart Little to Alice in Wonderland. I absolutely love Alice in Wonderland — it’s a trippy tale about a girl wandering through a wonderful-yet-worrisome world. It’s like The Wizard of Oz,…
If you love to cook you probably have an abundance of spices! These little canisters of goodness can cause quite a clutter in your cabinet. Plus, searching for the right one can take the fun out of creating a culinary masterpiece! Round all those spices up and start cooking! First, get ALL your spices together….
Welcome, dear Floridian moms, to a journey towards a healthier and happier life! As mothers, you dedicate your time and energy to nurturing your families, but it’s essential to remember that self-care is just as crucial. In the Sunshine State, where palm trees sway, and the ocean breeze soothes, there are unique challenges and opportunities…
When I attended Parent Night for my third grade son, I was surprised when the teacher said that she would not be emphasizing math facts during third grade. She said it was not a priority of the math program they use. Why would this not be considered important? Some math programs place a heavier emphasis…
