The BEST Patio in Toledo

May 30, 2025momonthegoinholytoledo

The weather is finally perfect for dining alfresco! Who doesn’t enjoy sitting out on a patio? Let’s be honest, when you are in direct sun with no breeze it can become uncomfortable quickly, am I right?! What if I told you I literally found the perfect patio in Toledo, I’m talking about a comfortable breeze coming off of the water, epic view, and shade!

Back To School: Tips for Keeping Your Kids Healthy

July 28, 2024momonthegoinholytoledo

Ah, the back-to-school season is in full swing. After the dog days of summer, many students have returned to the classroom to take on a new academic year of learning and unlock a fresh world of possibilities. This period of change and transition is an ideal time for parents to focus on the health of their kiddos. Providing the greatest opportunities to sustain their wellness and soundness is of the essence in the months ahead.

Discover Street Eats 419 – A Local Food Truck Adventure!

June 10, 2024June 11, 2024momonthegoinholytoledo

Street Eats 419 is all about highlighting our fantastic local food trucks, giving you a tasty reason to explore the city and an excuse for us moms not to have to cook! The idea is pretty simple and a lot of fun….

Delicious Dinner Ideas To Cook in Your New Crockpot

January 21, 2024momonthegoinholytoledo

Did you get a new crockpot and can’t wait to whip up some delicious dinners? Well, you’re in luck! Crockpots are a simple and efficient way to create an array of meals that’ll satisfy everyone’s taste buds while allowing you to enjoy more time doing the things you love.

Diversify your meals and get the most out of your new appliance with these eight dinner ideas to cook in your new crockpot.

4 Reasons to Get a Slow Cooker For Your Kitchen

March 20, 2023March 20, 2023momonthegoinholytoledo

Whether you want to plan the perfect Thanksgiving meal, or you just want something easy for those busy weeknights, the slow cooker is going to be your best friend. In fact, this is going to be one of the best kitchen appliances anyone could ever own! There’s a reason why there are so many recipes out there with a slow cooker, and that’s all because it just works, and it works amazingly! So, if you’re considering getting yourself a slow cooker, here is everything you need to know!

Could You Do Better Teaching Your Child About Different Cultures?

October 4, 2021momonthegoinholytoledo

Most parents prioritize teaching their kids to both understand and engage with different cultures through common tactics like regular family trips abroad. Unfortunately, with safe family vacations still very much off the cards, many children are quickly falling behind in this respect, and many parents are realizing that they could do way better to expose their children to cultural differences, even at home.

What Are the Most Common Sources of Hidden Calories?

July 23, 2021July 23, 2021momonthegoinholytoledo

Obesity and diabetes are two of the most common chronic medical conditions from which people suffer. It is important for everyone to keep an eye on their weight because this plays a critical role in their overall health. At the same time, it can be challenging for people to make dietary changes. That is why everyone needs to take a look at the resources that have been made available on GoEatRightNow.com. If you are looking to lose weight, you need to burn more calories than you consume. What can you do to cut calories from your diet? It may be helpful to take a look at a few of the most common sources of hidden calories.

5 Tips for Healthy After School Snacks

August 21, 2019August 21, 2019momonthegoinholytoledo

Omg! I drop off little, sweet, Angels at school in the morning & come 3:30pm I’m picking up cranky, hangry, feral animals! Like seriously, as soon as we step foot in the house they are trampling over one another to get to the kitchen…if I didn’t unlock the door fast enough I’m pretty sure they would knock it down or eat it, lol!!

Here are 5 simple tips for healthy after school snacks:

1. Prepare snacking foods ahead of time

We want our kiddos to make healthy choices when it comes to their afterschool snack. We would much rather have them reaching for celery sticks & peanut butter or hummus than that processed bag of chips. However, convenience plays a huge role. If the celery isn’t cleaned and cut, ready for consumption, then chances are they will grab that bag of chips instead. Prepare healthy snacking foods ahead of time. Clean and cut fresh fruits & veggies and have them in easily accessible containers.

2. Don’t bring it in the house

Speaking of that bag of chips, lol! If we don’t want our kiddos consuming high-sugar, trans-fat-laden, processed foods, we can’t bring them into your house…let’s be honest, if we do it’s just too darn tempting.

3. Watch portion sizes

Even the healthiest, organic, GMO-free snacks can sabotage healthy eating when portion sizes are not monitored. Encourage kiddos to read the nutrition labels and take special consideration of the serving size.

4. Provide variety

Children, like adults, get bored with food easily. Have a variety of snacking foods on hand—whole fruits, veggies, hardboiled eggs, smoothies, mixed nuts, frozen bananas covered w/Pb & sprinkles, potato wedges w/ketchup, trail mix, yogurt parfaits, fruit kabobs, etc.

These almond flour, sugar-free, homemade waffle corners are a huge hit in our house:

3 cups almond flour

1/4 tsp. baking soda

1/4 tsp. vanilla extract

2 eggs

1 cup buttermilk

2 Tbs. olive oil

Mix ingredients together and follow waffle maker directions. Makes 6 waffles.

5. Choose healthy fast foods

Despite our best efforts, sometimes we do forget the snacks at home and find ourselves with a car full of hungry kiddos with back-to-back extracurricular activities. A fast-food chain might be your only option. When this happens seek heathier choices, like Chick-fil-a grilled nuggets, McDonald’s oatmeal and/or yogurt parfaits, etc.

Are your kiddos hangry after school? What’s your go-to after school snack?

Rasa, The Date Night Game Changer

February 16, 2018February 16, 2018momonthegoinholytoledo

You booked the babysitter weeks ago; you’ve got on that pretty dress, even did your makeup, and yet, still haven’t decided where you’re going. Classic Date Night dilemma! So you’ll debate where to go for twenty minutes, each vetoing the other’s ideas, and eventually arrive at the “usual” spot. Date nights becoming a bit too predictable? Sick of the “usual” spot!? Want to venture off the restaurant chain path? Go somewhere more exotic? Want to feel like you’ve gone on a mini vacation? Then Rasa is the Date Night game changer you’ve been looking for!

I had the pleasure of dining at Rasa for my birthday and it was an experience like none other. From the moment you enter Rasa you can feel your blood pressure lowering, the atmosphere is like nothing else in the city. It’s like, if a high end farm-to-table establishment in a big city and a spa had a baby, it would be Rasa! Lol! Honestly, I fell in love with the atmosphere first and then the food. And the food, omg, it is REAL food, none of that frozen crap reheated or fried. But I’m getting ahead of myself. After all, Date Nights are meant to be savored!

First things first, beverages! Rasa takes beverage to a whole new level & encourages those dining to broaden their beverage palette to that beyond just Coke or Pepsi products. Sparkling water, seasonal Kombucha, Turmeric Horchata, Lemongrass Fresca, etc. in addition to the wine, beer, & amazing cocktail menu.

And the food, oh my gosh, it is seasonal, fresh, & prepared to perfection!! Or at least the 3 meals I sampled were, yep, I’m one of “those” people, I want to try it all! Lol! What I really appreciate is the fact that food, along with beverages, & some of the décor are local. The conscious community connection with local businesses & farms adds a layer of comfort to the meal.

I will warn you, it is hard to leave the little magical oasis that is Rasa and walk back into reality. But leave you must, even though the closing time is flexible for dinner they frown upon bringing in your sleeping bag. But the good news is Rasa isn’t just limited to Dinner, there is also a Brunch & Lunch menu! So call up the girls, for a ladies day brunch!

Location: 2633 West Bancroft Toledo, OH 43607

Email: CONTACT@RASATOLEDO.COM

Phone: (419) 725-0525

Website: https://www.rasarestaurantandbar.com/

LUNCH

TUESDAY – FRIDAY: 11.00AM – 2:00PM

DINNER

TUESDAY – SATURDAY: 5:00PM – until…

BRUNCH

SATURDAY & SUNDAY

11:00AM – 2:00PM

Kids Eat Free on Wednesdays!

February 7, 2018October 17, 2018momonthegoinholytoledo

Kids Eat Free on Wednesdays!

Going out to eat with kids can be expensive, especially when you have a picky eater, or two! There is nothing worse than paying over $5 for a kid’s meal that your children aren’t even going to eat. Here are some options of restaurants around town that offer free kids meals on Wednesday, so you can actually relax and enjoy your meal instead of nagging Junior to eat his kid’s meal. 😉

Pizza Papalis

Address: 519 Monroe St, Toledo, OH 43604

Phone: (419) 244-7722

Website: http://pizzapapalis.com/location/toledo

Purchase one adult entree or small pizza; receive one kid’s entree plus soda free/$1. Purchase two adult entrees or medium/large pizza; receive two kid’s entrees plus soda free/$1. Dine in only.