Choosing The Best Care Options For Your Aging Parents

September 8, 2020momonthegoinholytoledo

One of the hardest things about getting older is seeing your parents get older as well. When you are young, you think that your parents are invincible and they will always be there to look out for you. But as you get older, you realize that isn’t true and there comes a time when you will need to start looking out for them. Parents put up with a lot from their kids and they are always forgiving, so now that they need help, it’s time for you to step up and care for them. However, this can be very difficult when you have a family of your own and a busy work life. If you are not able to be there for them all of the time, you need to start looking into care options. There are a few different care options available to you and you need to consider your own personal situation as well as your parent’s health issues and care needs. These are some of the best care options for your aging parents. Read more →

The Importance of Forgiveness For Parents

September 4, 2020September 4, 2020momonthegoinholytoledo

It’s okay. You can admit it! The life of a parent is stressful. Especially for those who have to juggle their familial responsibilities with those of work or running a business. What’s more, there are many who walk the path of parenthood alone. While these awesome single parents almost always have some sort of support network (you guys have a Mom Tribe behind you, right?), they nonetheless feel the pressures of parenthood much more acutely than those who are lucky enough to have a co-parent. There are many traits a good Mom or Dad needs to have. Patience, love, compassion, discipline, a sense of humor. Here, we’ll look at the importance of forgiveness for parents. Forgiveness is mentioned frequently in the Bible. But it doesn’t come readily for many of us. After all, our lives are hard and laden with adversity. It’s not always easy to set aside our slights and move forward with a smile on our lips. Read more →

Where to Vacation at in Northern Italy for Summer 2021

September 4, 2020September 9, 2020momonthegoinholytoledo

The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a lot away from the year 2020. Travel bans have made it impossible for people to go on vacations, trips, and experience some of the world’s best destinations. However, there is hope that by the Summer of 2021, international travel will be open, and you will be able to revisit places. One of the top destinations that most people hope to visit when international travel has resumed, is Italy. The Northern region of Italy is an incredible destination that sometimes can be left behind thanks to the beauty in central and the southern parts of Italy. But let’s be honest, the whole country is just beyond gorgeous! Below are some vacation spots to visit in Northern Italy. Read more →

Lakeview Park & Playground

September 2, 2020September 2, 2020momonthegoinholytoledo

Talk about the BEST playground EVER! Legit this one checks ALL the boxes! It’s safe, fun, accommodates multiple age groups, & is accessible by all! Thus, if you’re looking for a fun way to spend an afternoon with your kiddos, a cool place to meet up with a playgroup, an awesome spot to take the grand-kids, or a fun family day outing, a mini road trip to Lakeview Park in Port Clinton is the perfect destination. Read more →

Simpson Garden Park

August 29, 2020April 28, 2021momonthegoinholytoledo

Talk about a hidden gem! This is where nature, education, and bit of adventure collide all hidden amongst an urban landscape. We ventured down the path of exploration leaving the noise of the world behind. And somewhere along the way a gentle tranquility and overall sense of calm came over us…maybe it was in the Peace Garden? But I’m getting ahead of myself.

Save during Home School Days at Sauder Village!!

August 26, 2020August 26, 2020momonthegoinholytoledo

Sauder Village invites home school families from throughout the region to Home School Days – September 2-5 and September 9-12. Connect your children to local history, receive discounted home school rates, explore the new 1920s Main Street, and watch unique demonstrations each day!

“Our costumed guides and working craftsmen help bring history to life for students of all ages,” shared Kim Krieger, Media Relations Manager. “Home School Days are a great time for home school families to have fun in the past while learning something new at Sauder Village!”

As a special for Home School Days, home school families will receive discounted admission, only $8.00 per person for ages 6 and up. Throughout Home School Days a variety of STEM activities (science, technology, education and math) have been planned for children to enjoy in addition to engaging opportunities to explore Ohio’s rich history from 1803 through 1928!

With the completion of a spectacular new addition to the Historic Village, guests can now experience the Roaring Twenties at a new 1920s Main Street. This one-of-a-kind project replicates a portion of a 1920s Main Street typical to Northwest Ohio. As families stroll down an authentic 1920s Main Street they will be able to stop by the theater to take a peek at what’s playing on the big screen, explore a hardware and grocery store, check out a Model T at the service station, and sip a cherry phosphate at the soda fountain. Visitors can see the latest fashions at the dry goods store, meet horses at the livery, buy candies at the candy shop, and have fun exploring a bank, barbershop, fire station, depot, and even a speakeasy (open for special events/experiences only). The “Roaring Twenties” will come to life through personal stories, authentic reproduction buildings, and historic artifacts.

“Our 1920s Main Street is a fully immersive learning experience that teaches invaluable lessons about hard work, perseverance, and innovation – inspiring students of all ages to leave their mark on the world today,” Krieger added. “We offer families a place to laugh, learn, and connect while making history of their very own!”

Recognized as Ohio’s largest living-history village, this award-winning destination offers plenty for guests to see and do while experiencing life in Ohio from 1803 thru the 1920s. There is plenty for Sauder Village guests to see and do while visiting historic homes, farms, gardens and community shops. Families can take a walk through time while exploring wigwams and a trading post at Natives & Newcomers and then continue to the Pioneer Settlement Area to experience life in Ohio from the 1830-1870 at the log school, church, barn, homes, gardens and more! At the Grime Homestead guests can experience life in the 1920s while exploring a farmhouse complete with a telephone, radio and player piano. While at Sauder Village, guests can also enjoy a free train ride, meet farm animals, and marvel at craftsmen blending skill and creativity in glass, metals, fabric, wood and clay.

A trip to Sauder Village would not be complete without delicious, home-style food from the Barn Restaurant and Doughbox Bakery. For those looking to extend their stay, the 98-room Heritage Inn has a spacious country inn atmosphere with many places for guests to relax and spend time together. The 87-site Sauder Village Campground is a great spot to enjoy fishing, sharing stories around the campfire, riding bikes around Little Lake Erie, or playing in the Splash Pad.

Sauder Village is located at 22611 State Route 2 in Archbold – just minutes from Exit 25 of the Ohio Turnpike. The Historic Village is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. The Village is closed on Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays this season. Regular admission is $20.00 for adults, $14.00 for students (6-16), and free for members and children 5 and under.

Other upcoming Sauder Village fall events include Apple Week and Fiber Arts Fest in September. October events include Transportation Exploration and Fall on the Farm. Event details are available online at www.saudervillage.org

Make history of your very own with a trip to Sauder Village to enjoy Home School Days and experience the new 1920s Main Street! Hours of operation, safety practices, and answers to frequently asked questions are available on the Sauder Village website. For details about planning a memorable Sauder Village getaway call 800.590.9755, visit the Sauder Village website at www.saudervillage.org, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter and Instagram.

10 Tips for a Smooth Back-to-School Transition

August 9, 2020August 10, 2020momonthegoinholytoledo

This school year will be like none other on record. The only thing consistent are the inconsistencies. There’s the hybrid of both virtual and in-person, permanent online schooling for the year, strictly in-person, and the parents who have made the wise decision and who’s lifestyles have allotted them the opportunity for homeschooling.

And just when you think you’ve finally got the school year schedule down they throw a curve ball. Our district was going to start with the hybrid of 2 days in-person and remainder online, then we received a message that due to the “color” of our county (our county is currently red which means it has a high rate of individuals testing positive with the Covid) our children will be starting virtually and at a later date. What’s a mom to do? Take the reins for the sake of your kiddos!!

Since the schools are having a difficult time trying to figure out structure and consistency us parents need to take charge!! Even though my kiddos will be starting school virtually they will have a schedule, routine, and I will try my hardest to make this back to school tradition as smooth as possible for them! How?……..

Stylish Back to School and College Essentials

August 7, 2020August 8, 2020momonthegoinholytoledo

If you have a fashion-inspired daughter, she knows that every place she goes, calls for her to rock the right pieces. School is no exception when it comes to being stylish! Our kids are going back to school, whether, in person or virtual, and she needs to have the right essentials to help focus and get on track with her studies. This article provides you with the topmost essentials she will need so that she’ll totally rock whether she’s going to college or school, virtual or in person! Read more →

Mamas’ Back-to-School Survival Boxes, know a mom? She NEEDS this!

August 6, 2020August 6, 2020momonthegoinholytoledo

OMG! This was precisely what my mama soul needed; it was like a warm hug, a BFF saying, “I got you” & a much needed break from trying to be that sole person holding the BLEEP all together! If you’re a mama, if you know a mama, if you have a mama in your life with a kiddo going back-to-school, you NEED to get her this!

In general the back-to-school season is a very stressful season for moms between back-to-school supplies, clothes, trying to coordinate carpools, etc. add a global pandemic to the mix and you instantly multiply that stress by TEN!

We mamas have really been put through the ringer. To be told we were only going to have children home from school for an “extended Spring Break” and then to still be living this six months later is beyond exhausting! Read more →

Why South Haven, MI is a perfect Family Summer Vacation Spot

August 3, 2020August 6, 2020momonthegoinholytoledo

The crashing of the waves, wind gently blowing your hair, sand tickling your toes, ah, a day at the beach! We used to pile the kiddos and all our crap into the SUV and travel 13 hours crammed together, stopping every hour on the hour for “potty breaks” (because when you have a newly potty trained kiddo who says they have to “go” you go!) all to enjoy a few days on a beach ridden with jellyfish and shark infested water. That is until my parents started our annual Family Retreat. The destination, Lake Michigan, and boy were we pleasantly surprised by this beautiful body of water that’s salt, jellyfish & shark free and it just so happens to be a fraction of the drive. That was the year we finally said, peace out to the Atlantic Ocean, and found our new favorite body of water, Lake Michigan, which has rightfully earned its title Great Lake!

The Lake Michigan Coastline has no shortage of beaches. In the past we’ve enjoyed staying at different rental properties in Grand Haven and Douglas, Michigan. This year, for our 7^th Annual Family Retreat we stayed in South Haven, MI. And the rental house we stayed at was perfect! It accommodated all of us…my parents, brother and sister-in-law, my sister, brother-in-law, nephew, and my brood. And the location, omg, it was superb! It was literally a couple blocks down from the beach, and the church, shops, and restaurants were all within walking distance…including the ice cream parlor 😉 But I’m getting ahead of myself, here’s the reasons why South Haven, Michigan is a perfect Family Summer Vacation Spot.

Why South Haven, Michigan is a perfect Family Summer Vacation Spot

1.Awesome Beach Rentals

There’s literally a house, cabin, condo, etc. that can accommodate whatever your needs are…a romantic getaway for two, couples weekend, family vacation, multi-family vacay, family retreat, you name it and there’s a dwelling near a beach that probably also has some sweet amenities. Check out, South Haven on Lake Michigan for a list of beach rentals.

Here’s a quick tour of our Beach Rental….a couple of the bedrooms are included out of respect for those staying in them at the time.