Time-Saving Wedding Hacks for Working Moms

Planning a wedding while managing a full-time job and a household is no easy task. For working moms, every hour counts, especially when it comes to preparing for one of the most important days of their lives. Fortunately, you don’t need to give up your vision or your sanity. With a little strategy and creativity, you can streamline the process and still pull off a beautiful celebration. Here are time-saving wedding hacks for working moms who want less stress and more joy.

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Make Your Own Bath Bombs at Buff City Soap in Toledo

“Awesome”, “the coolest”, & “surprisingly not too girly!”! So, what was supposed to be a “mommy & me” day with my youngest quickly became a sibling day once all three kiddos caught wind of what we had planned. And what exactly had we planned? To make bath bombs at Buff City Soap! The kiddos legit loved it! I was a bit shocked; even my tween boy had fun mixing up the bath bombs & his takeaway. It’s surprisingly not too girly! Yup, he had his reservations at first, but anything with the word “bomb” in it can’t be too girly, right?! Lol! Here’s how our awesome experience went down….

 

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10 Teen Approved Things to do in Toledo

Being a teenager is “hard”, “the worst”, ” brutal”, etc., to say the least!! And truth be told, raising a teenager isn’t much different than raising a toddler. And as a parent, raising a toddler, I mean, a teenager, you will be met with much resistance when it comes to activities. Here’s the thing: that resistance is their insecurities manifesting and projecting. Is it safer to just stay at home on their device? Sure. But that doesn’t help them become the person they are meant to be. As parents, we need to encourage and, at times, push them outside of their comfort zone.

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8 Mother Son Date Ideas in Toledo

Why Mother Son Dates?

A close mother-son relationship is good for a boy’s mental health. A study presented at the American Psychological Association showed that boys who are close to their mothers tend not to buy into hyper-masculine stereotypes. They don’t believe, for instance, that you have to always act tough, go it alone or fight to prove your manhood every time you are challenged. These boys remained more emotionally open. Not only did they have better friendships, but also less anxiety and depression than their more macho peers.

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Toledo’s Health Risk Hotspots and How to Protect Your Family

Toledo is a wonderful place to raise a family. There are numerous excellent schools and kid-friendly activities available. Additionally, there are affordable housing options and a genuine sense of community. However, like many older US cities, living here comes with some health considerations. Some neighborhoods carry more risk than others, for example, those with aging infrastructure or a history of industrial activity. Here are five of the local environmental dangers and how to protect your family. 

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