Toledo Holiday Guide 2019 (Deals, Steals, & Discounts included)

November 5, 2019November 20, 2019momonthegoinholytoledo

Christmas cards, Christmas clothes for the kids, photo session for the pic of the kids for the Christmas cards, Thanksgiving dinner, Ohio State/Michigan game gathering, teachers’ gifts, treats for classroom parties, epic gift ideas, etc. that all need to be planned, cooked, baked, & bought by you! Or does it?!

Have we learned nothing from the Bad Moms movies, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author, Rachel Hollis, or from Mary & Martha? We are not called to be distracted by preparations, to only give joy and not enjoy, we need to ask for help, we need to outsource some of these obligations & restore the spirit of the season! Which is precisely what this Holiday Guide does, it is unlike any Holiday Guide you will find, it is catered to help us mamas not just survive, but enjoy the Holiday season. It is a two part guide filled with not only awesome think-outside-the-box gift ideas for others but also great ways to gift yourself time & piece of mind. Thus, without further ado, Holiday Guide 2019 Part II……

The Flying Joe

Phone: 419-931-0273.

Address: The Flying Joe 2130 Preston Parkway, Perrysburg, OH 43551

Website: Www.theflyingjoe.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theflyingjoe/

Holiday coffee and cookie catering available! We make all of our baked goods from scratch! Email us at becky@theflyingjoe.com

Promo: Buy $50 in gift cards get $10 free!

Motherhood Portraits by Tiana Lashae

Phone: 734-658-9221

Website: www.tlashaephoto.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/tlashaephoto

If you’re looking for a gift this holiday for your pregnant wife, sister, aunt, friend or etc., check out these amazing BLACK FRIDAY DEALS. Remember…Moms love photos! Be thoughtful this year and give a gift that keeps giving.

Mention Mom on the go in Holy Toledo when you book a session & you’ll get 20% OFF & you’ll get 5 extra digital images with their session, normally $27each.

“The Christmas Weed” Book Author Meet & Greet

Phone: 419-691-9701
Address: 5757 Starr Ext. Oregon, OH 43616
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1257728471074285/
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/author-meet-and-greet-tickets-77211346215?aff=ebdssbdestsearch https://www.eventbrite.com/e/author-meet-and-greet-tickets-77211346215?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
“Join us for an evening of fun featuring Nick Rokicki and Joseph Kelley as they premier their newest children’s book “The Christmas Weed.” Tickets are available on our Facebook page @Christ UMC Oregon Ohio or http://www.eventbrite.com. Each purchased ticket will include a signed copy of the book; limited tickets available”.

Get Hosed Apparel

Email: gethosedapparel@gmail.com
Website: www.gethosedapparel.com
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/gethosedapparel
Since 2014, Get Hosed Apparel has been “putting the out of service, back in service” by offering bags made from turnout gear, custom leather goods, and apparel. As a firefighter owned and operated company, we know what firefighters need on and off the job. See why we are a 5 star company on Facebook, visit us on Instagram, and shop with us at http://www.gethosedapparel.com

Wellington Design Co

Phone Number: 419-345-0227
Website: https://wellingtondesignco.com
Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/wellingtondesignco
Wellington Design Co. is a family run specialty boutique specializing in adorable and affordable children’s boutique clothing in infant sizes through 7/8, accessories, and our made-in-house original design shirts. You’ll find ruffles, whimsical patterns, and even the perfect outfit for game day! We put a lot of care into selecting just the right outfits to offer and we love helping your little one find their new favorite piece!

Bowdazzled Designs

Phone: 419-913-6489
Facebook: www.facebook.com/bowdazzleddesigns
Promo: Buy one get one half off when you mention Mom on the go in holy Toledo when placing an order
Custom orders are welcomed! If you imagine it, we can create it!

Stanley’s Market

Phone: 419-726-4347
Address: 3302 Stickney Ave. Toledo, OH. 43608
Website: www.StanleysMarketStore.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StanleysMarket/
Stanley’s Market is Toledo’s Polish Butcher Since 1932 offering fresh and smoked kielbasa, pierogi, sweet and sour cabbage, sauerkraut, czarnina (duck soup), kielbasa loaf lunchmeat, dips and deli salads all made in house as well as placek (Polish coffee cake), horseradish, fresh baked rye bread, gołąbki (stuffed cabbage rolls), opłatek (Christmas wafers), imported Polish beer, imported Polish grocery goods and many more items and gifts for your holiday traditions. Visit us on Stickney Ave in the Polish Village or send a gift to family and friends anywhere in the U.S. from our website – http://www.StanleysMarketStore.com

Laureleas Sweet Treats

Phone: 419-707-3111
Website: www.laureleas-sweets.com
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/laureleas
We are a home-based sweet treat shoppe that serves all of Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. We specialize in custom decorated cookies and gourmet cupcakes, all made with a little bit of sugar and a lot of love!

Dallis Steakhouse Express

Phone: 419-360-9508
Address: 3320 Glendale Ave. Toledo, OH 43614
Website: www.DallisSteakhouseExpress.com
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/DallisSteakhouseExpress
We are a new concept in food- a quick service steakhouse! Not fast food, but fresh food fast! Stop in on Thursdays, kids eat free with the purchase of an adult meal!

Provisions Kitchen

Phone: 419-215-5292
Website: www.provisionskitchen.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/provisionskitchen
Email: liz@provisionskitchen.com
We’re makers of fresh salads, soups, snacks and family meals available for weekly pick-up at our commercial kitchen in downtown Perrysburg.
We offer a variety of foods, all made in small batches with locally sourced fresh ingredients whenever possible. We believe that good food can be good for you.
Provisions Kitchen offers non-staffed catering services including boxed lunches, buffets, grazing stations and drop-off service.

Hair by Jailynn

Address: Salon 308, 308 Conant Street, Maumee, Ohio 43537
Phone: 419-329-0788
Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/hairbyjailynn/?ref=bookmarks
Website: https://www.fresha.com/hair-by-jailynn-v527xq7p?preview=c33af42c-776c-430b-9f8f-44597bf47cb0
Licensed Cosmetologist located in Historic Uptown Maumee, Ohio with 5 years of experience.
Offers color services, haircuts, keratin smoothing treatments, styling, & gel polish manicures by appointment only.
Mention Holy Toledo’s Holiday Guide, and receive 20% off your first color service or keratin smoothing treatment!

Having a baby, or know someone that’s expecting…..

Sneak Peek 3D

Phone: (567) 331-4215
Address: 148 E. South Boundary St. Ste A Perrysburg, Ohio 43551
Website: www.Sneakpeek3d.com
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/sneakpeek3d
Sneak peek 3d is a new business, owned and operated by an ARDMS Registered sonographer, and gives parents the opportunity to see their baby in AMAZING detail before they arrive! We offer 2D, 3D, 4D, & HD Ultrasounds as well as early Gender Determination at 15 weeks. Check out our stock of Gender reveal party supplies, onesies, frames, and heartbeat animals!

Back to Basics Massage

Phone: 419.261.4142
Website: www.backtobasicsmassage.net
Facebook: www.facebook.com/backtobasicsmassage
Address: 3915 Sunforest Court, Toledo, OH 43623
Back to Basics Massage offers Advanced Therapeutic Massage for pain relief and stress reduction.
Buy 3 One-Hour or greater gift cards and receive a $25 coupon.

Amanda Latscha – Key Realty

Phone: 419.367.0899
Emails: key2feelinghome@gmail.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/amandakey2feelinghome
If you’re searching for a new home for the holidays – I’m your agent! I work with your schedule and timeline to get you the house of your dreams! If you’re looking to sell to give a new family a home for the holidays, we can discuss why fall and the holidays are a great time to sell and showcase your home! Call, text, email for a free consultation!

Outsource those classroom party treats, gifts for teachers, & hostess gifts…….

Sugarberry Lane

Phone: (419)944-6205
Facebook Group: Sugarberry Lane, https://www.facebook.com/groups/2408159029229938/
Favors and gifts for YOUR celebrations and special occasions.
At Sugarberry Lane we believe that it’s ALL ABOUT THE PRESENTATION!
We look forward to helping you bring a smile to those you care about.

Promo: Mention Mom on the go in Holy Toledo and get 10% off your first order through December 15th.

Social Events Co.

Phone: 419-392-3569
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Social-Events-Co-2016376978669820/
Specializing in event design and planning, Social Events Co. is all you need to bring your event to life!
Social Events Co. has worked with several Toledo area nonprofit organizations to create the perfect fundraising event!
Social Events Co. offers mobile bartending + beverage planning; let our professional bartenders take care of all your bar needs!

Looking for the perfect, one-of-a-kind gift for mom/grandma….

Remind and Inspire

Phone Number: 419.340.8585
Website: https://www.remindandinspire.com/
Blog: https://www.remindandinspire.com/blog
Promo: Turn your favorite outfit, blanket or accessory into a daily reminder of some of your best moments spent with your kids! Use Promo Code: momonthego and receive 10% off your order.

One Little Monkey

Email: hello@onelittlemonkeyshop.com
Website: www.onelittlemonkeyshop.com
FB VIP: Search One Little Monkey VIP
Established in 2011, One Little Monkey is a one-mama shop making every day bows for your everyday adventures. When you shop small, you support more than just a business; you support the people behind the business. OLM offers 100% hand-crafted, hand drawn, original styles for your one of a kind babe.

Give the Gift of Health…..

Uforia

Phone: 419-343-8269 (Elisabeth Huard)
Website: https://feel.uforiascience.com/
Email: uforiaelisabeth@gmail.com
Because, nutrition isn’t a one-size-fits-all! DNA based Supplements! Your DNA holds the blueprint to how your body responds to the world around it. ÜFORIA™ is a nutritional supplement as unique as you, because its custom designed for you. Inspired by your DNA.

Give the Gift of Education…. (And one less toy to find a home for)…..

Forest Time Kindergarten

Enrollment Going on NOW for January!
Phone: 419-635-6644

Address: 1205 Louisiana Ave. Perrysburg, OH 43552
Website: https://www.foresttimekindergarten.com/about.html
Email: sherrid88@gmail.com
According to best practices in early childhood education, children need abundant and regular opportunities to move freely outdoors, fill their senses, study natural laws, experiment using open-ended materials, problem-solve, take initiative, collaborate, use their imagination, and develop social skills through child-led play. Children with these nature-rich, playful, child-centered experiences learn to manage risks, have better critical-thinking skills, score higher on standardized tests, are more relaxed, have better focus, better social skills, and have healthier, more neurologically-integrated bodies…click website for more information.

Monroe Escape Rooms

Phone: 734-682-3347
Address: 14750 Laplaisance Road, Suite H30 Monroe, Michigan 48161
Website: https://monroeescaperooms.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/monroeescaperooms
Escape from reality for 60 minutes and come play a challenging real life adventure game with your family and friends. Players must work together to find clues, crack codes and solve puzzles in order to solve the mystery of the room. Use Promo Code: MomOnTheGo5 for $5 off each admission (exp November 1, 2020).

Mom Life On The Go Store

Website: http://www.momlifeonthegostore.com
Email: www.momlifeonthegostore@gmail.com
Making Mom Life on the go easier one product at a time! Please note, we keep prices low & shipping free, but delivery time is longer so if you are looking to purchase a gift in time for Christmas do so ASAP.

Rey of Sunshine Massage Therapy

Joy Rey LMT

Phone: 419-377-9066

Website: www.rosmassage.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rosmassage/

Offers in-home massages

Promo: 30% off Thanksgiving till New Year either on massage or gift certificate

True REST Float Spa (2 Locations!)

Toledo

Phone: 567-402-4307

Address: 5239 Monroe St. Toledo Ohio, 43623

Website: www.truerest.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrueRESTToledo/

Perrysburg

Phone: 419-931-9988

Address: 5140 Chappel Dr. Perrysburg, Ohio 43551

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrueRESTPerrysburg/

True REST® (Reduced Environmental Stimulus Therapy) is a zero-gravity environment that allows the mind and body to completely let go, relax, and reset. Using 1,000 pounds of Epsom Salts, the buoyancy of the skin temperature water makes floating on water feel like floating on air. By eliminating the forces of gravity pulling on the musculoskeletal and nervous systems, you can effortlessly relieve pain, relax, recover, and improve sleep in this unique state.

Mouse Bound Vacations by Laura

Phone: 419-350-6052

Website: laura@mouseboundvacations.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mouse-Bound-Vacations-by-Laura240609693156613/?ref=bookmarks

Chelsea The Collection

Website: www.chelseathecollection.com

Facebook: www.Facebook.com/chelsea.thecollection

Email: chelseathecollection@gmail.com

Chelsea The Collection is a locally owned online Women’s boutique offering a collection of obsessions, hand-picked, to bring your wardrobe to life and elevate your natural confidence for any occasion. We focus our selections on supporting women owned businesses, various nonprofits, and comfortable styles with moms in mind. Join us and experience a better online shopping experience with free shipping and 30% off with code: MOMONTHEGO

Jane Dough And Sweets

Phone: 419.344.3471

Website: https://ajane1829.wixsite.com/janedoughandsweets

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaneDoughAndSweets/

We are a home based bakery that offers regular, vegan, dye-free (and other dietary restrictions) custom cakes, cupcakes, donuts, cakesicles and cake push pops. 💜

Promo: Get 10% off your first order if you mention Mom on the go in holy Toledo!

Zyia Active

Website: www.myzyia.com/katiegaster

Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/katiesgetactivewithzyia

Zyia Active is a high quality premium activewear and leisure wear line. It’s Lululemon quality and style but with a better price point. Who doesn’t love that??

And to top things off – an amazing supportive community and business opportunity! Shop at www.myzyia.com/katiegaster and join my FB group @Katie’s Get Active With Zyia for fun promos and new releases each week!!

Usborne Books and More!

Phone: 419-343-6022 (Bonnie)

Website: https://t8932.myubam.com/

FB: My VIP page is called Bonnie’s Book Corner for VIPs!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/VIPwithBonnie/

Usborne Books and More can help build literacy skills with the children in your life! Research shows that all children, from newborn through middle school, can benefit from hearing books read aloud. Check out my website to see the amazing books we offer, along with the monthly specials, to build your library today!

Tastefully Simple

Phone: 419-245-4712 (Melissa)

Website: http://www.tastefullysimple.com/web/mcogar1

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TSbyMelissa

Tastefully Simple is easy-to-use, high-quality, signature flavors and products that create a wow for you and makes your time in the kitchen so much more enjoyable! TS products can be made by adding two ingredients or less! Contact me to place an order, earn free products, or fundraise for your organization!

Promo: Receive a FREE seasoning pack with your first order!

LipSense

Phone: 419-704-6618 (Luanne)

Website: https://senesite.senegence.com/LusLastingLooks

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LusLastingLooks/

LipSense is the original long-lasting, semi-permanent lip color that is waterproof, does not kiss-off, smear-off, rub-off or budge-off, and is actually GOOD for your lips! Guaranteed!

Promo: For this special discount, you may choose your color online or try my testers.

Sweet Baby Takes

Phone: 419- 351-4420

Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SweetBabyTakes

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sweetbabytakes

Sweet Baby Takes is a home-based business sewing quality items for babies and children as well as keepsake items custom made for you. Memory quilts and bears made from your clothing, car seat ponchos and medic alerts for safety and security, and custom weighted therapy blankets are my most popular items.

Promo: Message me and mention Mom on the go in Holy Toledo to receive a code for 10% off your first order.

Wreaths by Tiffannie

Facebook: www.facebook.com/wreathsbytjh/

I make seasonal, holiday, and custom orders. I also host wreath making parties!

#GivingTuesdayNWO

November 4, 2019momonthegoinholytoledo

Last year, #GivingTuesdayNWO raised over $1.6 million dollars!! That’s $1.6 million dollars that went to nonprofit organizations doing good work in their communities and all over the world! Totally mind-blowing, right?! Let’s see if we can increase that amount this year! Together anything is possible!

So what exactly is #GivingTuesdayNWO?

It’s an opportunity for individuals, families, companies to come together for an evening to break bread & be introduced to a variety of Northwest Ohio nonprofit organizations via a panel-like discussion. Allowing them the ability to share their mission and impact, while also providing a call to action for attendees to give freely and privately to organizations they care about. Basically it takes the guess work out of us having to research various nonprofits and gives us the opportunity to ask all the pertinent questions….you can actually put a face w/the nonprofit & know where your money is going. Last year they raised $500,000 from local businesses and families to make attendees dollars go a little bit further. And they are currently in the process of raising the same match for this year.

By celebrating Giving Tuesday, we can “do better together” to change lives of people and causes exponentially!

Join local nonprofits and community members on Dec. 3 to maximize charitable giving!

Celebrate #GivingTuesdayNWO with:

The Difference Makers Expo and appetizers.
Dinner and discussions with local nonprofits.
Giving opportunities to support causes important to you!

No gift is too small to help inspire change in Northwest Ohio!

WHEN……

Tuesday, Dec. 3, 5 p.m.

WHERE…..

Founder’s Hall – Sauder Village

22611 State Route 2, Archbold

Learn more and RSVP at, www.everence.com/GivingTuesdayNWO

Tickets for the event are going fast!

Cost…..

Tickets are only $25.00 (covers cost of food)

Holiday Guide 2019 Part I

November 1, 2019November 4, 2019momonthegoinholytoledo

And so it begins! Time to pack away the costumes, goblins, & ghost and make room on the driveway for the POD storage worth of stress that is gonna be delivered any minute now! There’s Christmas cards, Christmas clothes for the kids, photo session for the pic of the kids for the Christmas cards, Thanksgiving dinner, Ohio State/Michigan game gathering, teachers’ gifts, treats for classroom parties, epic gift ideas, etc. that all need to be planned, cooked, baked, & bought by you! Or does it?!

“The Christmas Weed” Book Author Meet & Greet

Get Hosed Apparel

Wellington Design Co

Bowdazzled Designs

Stanley’s Market

Laureleas Sweet Treats

Dallis Steakhouse Express

Provisions Kitchen

Hair by Jailynn

Having a baby, or know someone that’s expecting…..

Sneak Peek 3D

Back to Basics Massage

Amanda Latscha – Key Realty

Outsource those classroom party treats, gifts for teachers, & hostess gifts…….

Sugarberry Lane

Promo: Mention Mom on the go in Holy Toledo and get 10% off your first order through December 15th.

Social Events Co.

Looking for the perfect, one-of-a-kind gift for mom/grandma….

Remind and Inspire

One Little Monkey

Give the Gift of Health…..

Uforia

Give the Gift of Education…. (And one less toy to find a home for)…..

Forest Time Kindergarten

Enrollment Going on NOW for January!
Phone: 419-635-6644

Address: 1205 Louisiana Ave. Perrysburg, OH 43552
Website: https://www.foresttimekindergarten.com/about.html
Email: director@foresttimekindergarten.com
According to best practices in early childhood education, children need abundant and regular opportunities to move freely outdoors, fill their senses, study natural laws, experiment using open-ended materials, problem-solve, take initiative, collaborate, use their imagination, and develop social skills through child-led play. Children with these nature-rich, playful, child-centered experiences learn to manage risks, have better critical-thinking skills, score higher on standardized tests, are more relaxed, have better focus, better social skills, and have healthier, more neurologically-integrated bodies…click website for more information.

Monroe Escape Rooms

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Trick-or-Treating Safety Tips to Review with Your Kiddos

October 25, 2019October 25, 2019momonthegoinholytoledo

October 31 st is one of the most anticipated nights of the year for many children. The promise of candy, staying up late, school parties with friends, and the chance to dress up as their favorite character keep’s them excited and looking forward to Halloween night all year long. As adults we often get caught up in the fun of it all too; seeing all the kids dressed up, dressing up for a party with friends, and getting into the spirit with good natured tricks.

However, Halloween has a dark side lurking behind those silly scares and sugar highs. With over 175 million Americans hitting the streets to trick or treat last year crime rates also increase more then any other night of the year. Last year, there was a 17% increase in petty crime related automobile claims such as broken vehicle windows, keyed vehicles, egged vehicles, and minor dents and dings. Violent crimes saw an increase of up to 50% on Halloween night! A night full or tricks and masked strangers is enough to make anybody a little jumpy so how do you stay safe while still letting your kids enjoy the holiday?

Trick-or-Treat Safety
 Plan your route in a familiar neighborhood. Make sure that you map out your
route and take note of any sex offender homes in the neighborhood (avoid these
homes).
 Try to go out early so that you can avoid being out to long after dark.
 Trick-or-Treat as a group with adults to supervise. It is safe and more fun!
 Only approach houses with the porch light on and NEVER go into a house.
 Use the sidewalks and cross streets at the corners using traffic signals and
crosswalks. Children are FOUR times more likely to get hit by a car on
Halloween then any other night.
 Watch for cars that are turning or backing up. Make sure you review with your
children to make eye contact with drivers before they cross the street and to
NEVER dart into the street or cross a street between parked cars.
 Use face paint instead of a mask if possible. If you must use a mask, make sure
your child has a clear path of vision.
 If your child’s costume involves a weapon, make sure it looks fake and fake guns
have an orange tip. Tell your child to not make threatening gestures at strangers
with the fake weapons and if a law enforcement officer asks them to put down
their toy weapon, they should immediately follow the instructions and put it down.
 Everybody in your group should either have a flashlight, be wearing glow jewelry,
wearing a blinking light, or use reflective tape on their costumes. Make sure you
are making yourself visible.
 Review with your children how to call 9-1-1 if there is an emergency and what
they should do if the group gets separated.

Teen Safety for Halloween
 Set a reasonable curfew with your teens for their Halloween activities.
 Know which neighborhood your teen is trick or treating in.
 If teens are going out as a group still have regular check in points (at the end of a
block, etc.) with an adult.
 If your teen’s costumes involve a fake weapon, make sure that are aware of the
responsibility that goes along with carrying that weapon. Their fake weapon
should be recognizable as a fake, they should not make threatening gestures at
anybody, and if law enforcement asks them to put the weapon down, they should
follow instructions immediately.
 If your teen is going to a Halloween party know the location and encourage them
to stay at one party instead of hopping from party to party.
 Know which adults will be present at the parties or trick or treating.
 Make sure teen drivers understand the additional dangers of driving on
Halloween.
Driving on Halloween
 Slow down and be on high alert when driving on Halloween; especially in
residential neighborhoods. Children are excited and unpredictable in their
movements.
 Take an extra moment to look for children at intersections, on curbs, and
between cars when turning or pulling in/out of a space.
 Enter and exit driveways slowly and carefully
 Eliminate distractions in your vehicle so that you concentrate on the road and
your surroundings (do not be on your phone or trying to open candy.)
 Turn your headlights on earlier in the day, give yourself ample time, and
anticipate heavy pedestrian traffic, especially in neighborhoods.

Home Safety
 If possible, at least 1 adult should stay home
 Your house should be well lit both inside and out
 If you have pets make sure they are secure in your home.
 Make sure all doors and windows are locked, especially if you will not be home.
 Park your vehicles in the garage instead of leaving them on the street or in the
driveway.
 You can install extra security measures like a smart camera or doorbell camera
that allows you to check on your home via smartphone for extra security when
away.

Situational Awareness
 Be aware of your surroundings always.
 Look around carefully before crossing across driveways and streets (look for
brake lights, people getting into cars, headlights).
 Keep electronic devices on you for quick communication but keep them put away
unless needed. Keep your head and eyes up while out.
 Be aware of people who jump out and try to scare you. Be alert and know the
difference between the simple tricks and real danger.
 If you have a neighborhood watch then get as many volunteers as possible to
patrol your streets. More eyes watching for trouble is never bad.
 Trust your gut and if a house feels wrong avoid it.
 Notify law enforcement immediately of any suspicious or unlawful activity.

Halloween is an exciting and fun holiday that many families enjoy each year. We all love experiencing these moments with our families but amidst all the fun as parents it is our responsibility to also teach them about safety. Halloween is a perfect opportunity to talk about staying safe and practicing good situational awareness. Stay in the moment and have a fun and safe Halloween.

Huge shout-out to our awesome Guest Blogger, Ashley! To learn more about our amazing Guest Blogger, Ashley & safety tips click on the link https://luxelifewith3.com/about-me/

OSU Band Concert Family 4-Pack Tickets Giveaway & Prize Pack

October 13, 2019October 27, 2019momonthegoinholytoledo

UPDATE: WINNER is… Pamela Peterson!

The Best Damn Band in the Land! And you & your family have the opportunity to see it in concert right here in Ohio as they make their way to the infamous border battle game! But you better get your tickets fast, like leap year, this opportunity only arises once every 4 years. The band only stops on their way to Michigan and the other year they are in Erie Co. thus, they won’t be making their way through this neck of the woods again until 2023!!

The Ohio State Alumni Club of Wood County host the event and the band makes the stop locally and holds the concert to raise funds to support scholarships for Wood County students and marching band members. And over the past 44 years this event has raised more than $287,000 providing 150 scholarships to Wood County students.

These are the local students (all from Wood & Lucas Co.) that are in the marching band and will be playing at the concert.

(Justin Barnes/Springfield High School, Ruth Bonnice/Clay High School, Sarah Wood/Anthony Wayne High School, Dawson Taylor/Anthony Wayne High School, Parker Stephens/Northview High School).

WHERE:

Perrysburg High School Gym

13385 Roachton Rd. Perrysburg, OH

DATE & TIME:

November 29^th @ 7:30pm (Doors open at 6:30pm)

TICKET INFO:

ADULTS: $20 KIDS: $15

Click on link to purchase tickets, https://tinyurl.com/PerrysburgOSUMBConcert

(Proceeds benefit the OSU Alumni Club Endowed Scholarship Funds & the Ohio State Marching Band)

FACEBOOK EVENT:

Follow event for fun post updates & additional info, like, will Brutus be making an appearance? https://www.facebook.com/events/693775137752712/

CONTEST:

Enter to win a family 4-pack tickets for the concert & a prize pack including, a limited edition Brutus poster, Marsha’s buckeyes (made locally in Perrysburg!), & some other OSU goodies!

HOW TO ENTER:

1-Share this post on Facebook

2-Tag a friend

3- Comment on the BLOG with the name of the official rock song of The Ohio State University?

WINNER will be randomly selected on October 26^th @ noon.

Toledo’s Main Library Reno is a Parent’s Dream Come True!!

October 2, 2019momonthegoinholytoledo

Dream BIG! Okay. I want a convenient parking spot, ease of entryway, enclosed kids space, lots of hands-on activities for the kids, Storytime, coffee, snacks/lunch option, a shop that doesn’t feel like an afterthought, and, did I mention coffee?! Can a public library actually provide all these amenities? It can and does! That’s right; the Main Library Reno has pulled out all the stops & checked off all the boxes to officially make a parents dream come true!

Toledo Lucas County Public Library

Address: 325 N Michigan St, Toledo, OH 43604

Phone: (419) 259-5200

Website: http://www.toledolibrary.org/

Hours: Monday-Thursday 9am-9pm, Friday & Saturday 9:30am-5:30pm, & Sunday 1-5pm

Parking: Parking Garage, cost is $ .50 per ½ hour.

The renovation maintained the integrity of the original building and key features like the Vitrolite remain intact.

Heavy construction in more than half of the public footprint opened the space to provide a welcoming environment that provides many books and movies, collaboration, lifelong learning, circulation of materials & community engagement.

Stop off at the Gift Shop to purchase something unique and fun from local artists, check out the exhibit in the Gallery, & then grab a snack & that much needed coffee at the Café, Sarines!

Sarnies offers deli sandwiches & new chopped salads to the area using only the freshest ingredients. Fresh breads are baked daily, salads and sauces are made using local ingredients and cookies are baked from scratch. Sarnies is located on the first floor next to the Gallery.

Menu http://www.sarnies.org/

Cafe` Hours: Monday – Thursday, 9am – 7pm, Friday & Saturday: 9am – 4pm, Sunday: 1 – 5pm

Eat in the Café area or take your lunch to the Roof Garden!

The Children’s Library is located on the second floor & is the perfect place to bring little ones for fun, learning and play!

They’ll enjoy features like the Rainbow Fish Tank and the Mystery Wall and explore signature areas including:

The Susan M. Savage Family Place: Creativity Lab
The Dorothy Louise Kyler Foundation Children’s Computer Center

The Joseph and Judith Conda Family School Readiness Room

ProMedica Picture Book Room

Jennifer Fisher Nancy Drew Collection

The Main Library Reno is legit amazing! What are you waiting for? Share, tag friends, & make plans to meet up at the library today!

Fiddler on the Roof Family 4-Pack Ticket Giveaway

September 21, 2019September 30, 2019momonthegoinholytoledo

**Winner is…Jessica Demaline!*

Tradition!! On Thanksgiving night, after all our family & friends had left my sister, brother, & I would get in our jammies, mom would heat up leftovers, & we all had permission to eat our 2^nd Thanksgiving in the living room (extremely rare)while watching the musical, Fiddler on the Roof. TRADTION!! As the years progressed we would say the lines along with the characters, sang along, & yes, we even danced, lol! Thus, to say that Fiddler on the Roof holds a special place in my heart would be an understatement. When I saw Fiddler on the Roof would be live on stage at the Stranahan Theater Oct. 17-20 I about lost my mind, I’m SO excited! Never seen it? Here’s a brief synopsis…

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is a musical about life among the Jewish community of a pre-revolutionary Russian village. A poor milkman, determined to find good husbands for his five daughters, consults the traditional matchmaker – and also has a word with God.

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is a heartwarming story of fathers and daughters, husbands and wives, and life, love and laughter. Featuring the Broadway classics “Tradition,” “If I Were a Rich Man,” “Sunrise, Sunset,” “Matchmaker, Matchmaker” and “To Life.”

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF will be live on stage at the Stranahan Theater, Oct. 17-20! And Mom on the go in Holy Toledo followers have the opportunity to be entered to win a family 4-pack tickets to the opening night performance!! (Thursday, October, 17th @ 7:30pm)

WHERE:

Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd, Toledo, OH, 43614

SHOW DATES & TIMES:

October 17^th @ 7:30pm

October 18^th @ 8pm

October 19^th @ 2pm

October 19^th @ 8pm

October 20^th @ 1pm

October 20^th @ 6:30pm

TICKET INFO:

Link to purchase tickets: https://bit.ly/2lSjb3f

CONTEST

Enter to win FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Family 4-pack tickets for opening night performance, October, 17th @ 7:30pm

HOW TO ENTER:

1-Share this post on Facebook

2- Comment on the BLOG with the answer to the following question: What is your favorite song from FIDDLER ON THE ROOF?

Winner will be randomly selected September 29^th @ noon

Momentum Festival is Back!

September 18, 2019September 18, 2019momonthegoinholytoledo

What is Momentum?

Momentum is a three day festival of music and art in downtown Toledo, Ohio, centered on our revitalizing waterfront along the Maumee River. Momentum supports local artists and musicians and invites international creatives to perform and exhibit in Toledo. Since 2017, the Momentum festival has brought dynamic interactive and accessible programming to thousands of attendees. Momentum centers in Promenade Park and is supported through partnerships with Toledo’s philanthropic community.

When?

September 19^th-21^st

Where?

Promenade Park & spaces linked to Imagination Station….riverfront area

Cost?

Mostly free! (CHAKA CHAN tickets are $20 at the gate)

Schedule of event….

https://momentumtoledo.org/schedule

To put it bluntly it’s awesome! It’s legit a weekend (well, Thursday-Saturday) full of fun for the entire fam! Here are some pics from last year…..

This year’s attractions are equally as awesome, here’s a few we’re most excited about, check it…

Aqueous….. http://jenlewinstudio.com/aqueous

The Herd, think glowing floaties, for a cause!…..https://www.cakeweek.com/the-herd

And much more!!!

Tag/share with friends & make plans to meet up downtown Toledo this weekend!

Secret Forest with a Hidden Treehouse in Toledo

September 17, 2019September 17, 2019momonthegoinholytoledo

This is where childhood comes alive, where the imagination lives! The Toledo Botanical Gardens is a feast for the eyes, with gorgeous flowers, grasses, & ground coverings, layers upon layers of textures, its beauty is bountiful. It’s a living classroom where kiddos can learn about pioneer times, explore the vegetable gardens, & most recently allow their imaginations to roam freely in the Secret Forest!

Toledo Botanical Gardens

Address: 5403 Elmer Drive Toledo, Ohio 43615

Phone: 419-270-7500

Website: https://metroparkstoledo.com/explore-your-parks/toledo-botanical-garden/

Hours: Open 7 a.m. until dark every day

Admission: FREE

Amenities: Picnic area adjacent as well as restrooms

Kiddos can climb, jump, run, & explore their way through the Secret Forest. As you stroll up it’s reminiscent of a Secret Garden, with just the roof of the treehouse peeking up from the trees below and the wood threshold acting as the gate to imaginary play.

Once one walks through it the magic comes alive! You’re greeted by a multi-level treehouse complete with a suspended bridge, entirely enclosed climbing rope netted tube, and rope bridge with rope netting surrounding it, and an overall atmosphere of adventure!

After visiting the Secret Forest stop off at Schmucker’s down the road for lunch, dinner, or a shake! Located at, 2103 N Reynolds Rd, Toledo, OH 43615 it’s a local piece of history, established in 1948…open daily 5am-11pm & closed Sundays.

5 Tips for Managing Screen Time during the School Year

September 9, 2019September 10, 2019momonthegoinholytoledo

Screen time is a privilege! If you have a child between the ages of 8 & 14 you already know just how persuasive they can be, it’s legit impressive…they know how to tug on those heartstrings just enough, to the point of practically teetering on manipulation. They also seem to have amazing selective memory skills, they can list the last 8 times their sibling used their screens, what they were wearing when they used them, & the exact amount of time they used it for, yet can’t seem to remember where they put their shoes 2 minutes ago. They will undoubtably use both their persuasion skills, & selective memory skills to convince you, the parent, that they are not only worthy, but clearly due their screen time, it’s only fair! Oh, and I also forgot their MOST extraordinary skill, perseverance…yup, I’m even talking about that child who quits everything, not this, they are relentless, & they will strike when they know we are at our weakest….ya, know, after they’ve asked a dozen time & we are entering our REM sleep cycle, lol! And that brings us to our first tip!

Parents NEED to stick to their guns! Parents you can’t waiver, no matter how persuasive kiddos may be or how sick & tired you may become of hearing them beg. Once you establish the rules for screen time you can’t waiver.
Screen time is a privilege! This really needs to be embedded into their memory. In our home screen time is a special right granted to children who complete their chores and homework. Once those are both completed screen time can be given. But what if they don’t complete their homework and chores until it’s time for screens to be on sleep mode, (which is 8pm in our house on weekdays)? Well then, no screen time that day. End of discussion. This is a great rule for children to understand because as an adult they are going to need to establish boundaries & self-control with technology.
Screens are to be used in community spaces & parents have the right to do a screen check whenever they wish. I firmly believe that there should be nothing they need to hide from us, and likewise, I’ve allowed my children to use my phone on occasion, & I have nothing I need to hide from them…I can’t help but think back to the house phone, answering machine, & home computer days, when everyone in the family shared those devices, those were good times. And while I realize we can’t go back & we need to acclimate children with today’s technology we don’t need to throw them into the deep end & say good luck!
Screens can be confiscated at any time & grounded till further notice by parent. Likewise, screen time can be awarded to their weekend screen time due to exceptional behavior. Since screen time is a privilege it can be taken away if a parent deems appropriate. But what if the child needs it for a school project? Parent can decide if they will grant use, or there is always the public library. Extra screen time can be awarded on the weekend as a reward….kids usually appreciate this most in the wintertime, lol!
Screens live in the charging station– Screens are to be placed on the charger, shut off, & charging (if needed) at 8pm on the weeknights. (I love this charging station because it holds & charges up to 5 devices at a time, isn’t bulky, doesn’t take up much counter space, & it has a light, so I don’t have to leave the larger kitchen lights on when kiddos charge their devices at night.) Phones are only removed before chores and homework are done if a child has an afterschool activity & a parent might need to get a hold of them…otherwise only once their homework and chores are completed.