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Sledding Hills Guide for Toledo & Surrounding Area

November 30, 2025November 30, 2025momonthegoinholytoledo

Flat! That’s the one word that best describes the terrain in NW Ohio & Southeast Michigan, which is totally fine unless it snows & kiddos want to go sledding. In which case kids have two options, one, gather all the neighborhood kids and have a BYOS (Bring Your Own Snow) party in the front yard, where kids literally gather as much snow from all the yards to make a snow hill, or, hit up a snow hill. But let’s be honest, if you’re not a local these hills are tough to find. So here’s a list of some popular snow hills the locals in NW Ohio & SE Michigan frequent with their kiddos…

Count Me In as Your Plus-One, Always!

November 25, 2025November 30, 2025momonthegoinholytoledo

I get asked this a lot: “How do you get your kids to actually go to Mass or church?” And honestly, it’s not a one-size-fits-all answer. But here’s the truth: it starts young. I’ve been taking my children to church since they were toddlers, starting with my firstborn, and the key has always been modeling faith in real life.

When Your Child Needs You: How FMLA Helps Moms Take Time Off Without Fear

November 25, 2025November 25, 2025momonthegoinholytoledo

When your child gets sick or needs extra care, nothing else matters. Your mind shifts fast. Your work tasks fade out. Your heart pulls you home. But many moms feel torn between caring for their child and keeping their job safe. This pressure can feel heavy and unfair.

Ten Tips for Raising a Teenager

November 20, 2025momonthegoinholytoledo

By a Mom Who Blinked and Somehow Ended Up With a 20-Year-Old

Disney On Ice is Coming to Toledo: How does a Family Four-Pack Ticket Sound? Enter Now

November 18, 2025momonthegoinholytoledo

If you haven’t heard the news yet, here it is: Disney On Ice presents Frozen & Encanto is coming to the Huntington Center, and this show promises to be more magical than ever.

5 Cozy and Fun Ways for Families To Connect This Winter

November 16, 2025momonthegoinholytoledo

When winter arrives, it’s the perfect time for you to find new ways to bond with your family. Planning a few key activities can turn a cold season into a warm and wonderful one. Here are five cozy and fun ways for families to connect this winter.

I Barely Survived the Group Text: Parenting Teens on Empty

November 7, 2025momonthegoinholytoledo

It’s about half an hour before the end of the workday. My brain is fried, my to-do list is laughing at me, and I’m just trying to wrap things up when, ding!, the first text rolls in.

The Breakup I Didn’t See Coming…

November 5, 2025momonthegoinholytoledo

As women, there are a few relationships that define us. There’s the one with your partner or spouse, the one you nurture with your kids, and of course, that sacred, soul-level bond with your hairdresser.

Cozy Up This Holiday Season with the Perfect Christmas Pajama

November 2, 2025momonthegoinholytoledo

As the holiday season approaches, everything feels a little more wonderful, everything sparkles a little more, music sounds a little more cheerful, and the simple moments we spend with family become special memories. Christmas pajamas a special and simple holiday season tradition, bringing that little extra joy and warmth. A vibrant and colorful sleep set truly captures the joy of the Christmas spirit and the pleasure of lounging in pajamas. Holiday sleep sets promote coziness and encourage people to spend quality time together, whether it’s Christmas morning, a family photoshoot, or simply relaxing at home.

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.