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Wrapped in Warmth: Rediscovering Comfort

November 2, 2025November 2, 2025momonthegoinholytoledo

When the seasons changed and the air turned crisp, bedtime in my childhood home took on a special kind of magic. After a warm bath, my mom would drape our blankets over the heat register so they’d soak up the rising heat. By the time my siblings and I climbed into bed, those blankets were more than just cozy, they were a full-body embrace. That warmth wrapped around us from head to toe, sinking deep into our bones and hearts. It wasn’t just comfort; it was care. It was love, stitched into the simplest nightly ritual.

The Most Important Job We’ll Ever Have: Why I Took My Daughter on a ‘Parent Review’ Weekend in…

October 28, 2025October 28, 2025momonthegoinholytoledo

As parents, we spend so much of our lives worrying about our jobs. We obsess over performance reviews, deadlines, and what our boss or HR might think. We juggle meetings, manage projects, and bend over backward to prove our worth at work, all while balancing the never-ending responsibilities that come with raising a family.

Thrifting in Toledo: 10 Local Stores That’ll Save You Money and the Planet

October 6, 2025October 6, 2025momonthegoinholytoledo

Listen up, ladies (and gents), if your wardrobe budget is going straight to big-box stores and online shipping nightmares, you’re basically tossing cash into a dumpster and piling up carbon footprints. But don’t worry, there’s a better way. Thrifting in Toledo is not just a smart money move, it’s fun, eco-friendly, and full of hidden gems. Whether you’re hunting for designer steals, trendy teen styles, or classic minimalist staples, this guide is your ultimate thrifting toolkit.

Managing Multiple Kids’ Sick Days Efficiently

September 26, 2025September 26, 2025momonthegoinholytoledo

When you have more than one child, handling sick days can quickly become overwhelming. Balancing work, school notifications, doctor appointments, and your own family responsibilities is no small task. Finding ways to manage multiple kids’ absences efficiently can save time, reduce stress, and help everyone get the care they need.

5 Essential Lessons That You Should Teach Your Kids

September 26, 2025momonthegoinholytoledo

As moms, we wear many hats, but one of our most important roles is being a teacher to our children. As we guide the next generation, we must shape them into capable, kind, and well-rounded adults. Here are five essential lessons that you should teach your kids to give them a strong foundation for a happy and successful life.

Make Memories with Your Little Artist at TMA

September 24, 2025September 26, 2025momonthegoinholytoledo

Parenting toddlers and babies is a whirlwind, equal parts giggles, sticky fingers, and the occasional meltdown over the wrong color cup. In the middle of all that chaos, it can be easy to forget that these little humans are constantly learning, experimenting, and trying to make sense of the world. One of the most powerful tools they have to do that? Art.

Top Hand Strengthening Activities in Occupational Therapy for Kids

September 15, 2025momonthegoinholytoledo

Strong hands play a vital role in how children grasp pencils, cut with scissors, and manage everyday tasks. Occupational therapy often uses playful yet purposeful activities to build hand strength and coordination. Hand strengthening activities in occupational therapy give children the tools they need to improve fine motor skills and increase independence in daily life.

5 Tips for Moms Going to Community Colleges

September 8, 2025momonthegoinholytoledo

When mothers go back to school and attend courses at community colleges, they can pursue the educational goals that they previously set aside. However, balancing family responsibilities with academic commitments is overwhelming.

Fall Bliss at Gust Brothers: The Ultimate Family (and Mom) Day Out

September 8, 2025momonthegoinholytoledo

If you’re anything like me, fall isn’t just a season, it’s a feeling. Cozy sweaters, crisp air, pumpkin spice everything, and golden leaves crunching under your boots. This past weekend, I enjoyed the ultimate place to soak it all in: Gust Brothers Farm, and let me tell you, it was pure magic. I took my daughters and their friends along, and honestly, I don’t think any of us wanted the day to end.

This Everyday Essential is a Game-Changer for Teachers and Moms

September 4, 2025momonthegoinholytoledo

Okay, let’s be real: the first week of school feels less like “back to routine” and more like an Olympic event nobody trained for. Between lesson planning, coordinating schedules, grad school assignments, and keeping three teenagers fed (how do they eat SO much?!), I was hanging on by a thread. And by thread, I mean coffee and sneakers.

Because here’s the truth: if your shoes aren’t right, nothing else is right.