Take It Easy On Yourself To Beat The Baby Blues

The baby blues can come at any point in your life. The most common time to feel anxious, nervous or depressed is postpartum once your little bundle of joy has been born and you are trying to adjust to a new normal. However, baby blues can occur as you try for a baby or as you feel your bodyclock aging by the minute. While postpartum depression requires medical assistance and doctor support, the milder hormonal fluctuations associated with babies can be managed effectively at home. Take a look at why you should take it easy on yourself to beat the blues away. Read more

October is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month, Toledo Mom Shares her Story

October is a busy month for mommas all around. It’s the time of year when cooler temperatures are welcomed after hot summer days.  We’re planning for Halloween, making sure jackets and coats fit, gloves have a match and snagging the good candy while its on sale.  October is also Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Read more

Where to Grab Coffee in Toledo

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Cars are fueled by gasoline and motherhood is fueled by coffee! It’s our BFF when the baby kept us up all night, it’s our companion as we “mom Uber” the entire clan to afterschool activities, it’s our excuse to meet up with other moms, and it’s the slap in the face we need to stay awake on that much needed date night, yep…coffee might just be motherhood’s soul mate! Thankfully there are fueling stations located all over Toledo and the surrounding areas….. Read more

Overdue for a Relaxing “Me” Day? Here Are 4 Ways to Treat Yourself!

This year hasn’t been easy for any of us. With kids back in school, at home or in the classroom, and the holidays fast approaching, that feeling of being overwhelmed hasn’t truly gone away. Never fear: fall is here! This is a great opportunity to spend some time outside, reconnect with family and friends, but most importantly reconnect with yourself. Whether you’ve been on a strict diet, buried in mountains of responsibilities, or just need some “me” time, go ahead and treat yourself. Need some ideas? Try these for starters. Read more

Tips to Organize Your Home for Remote, Virtual, or Hybrid Schooling

Crayons are in the family room, construction paper in the kitchen, glue’s in the basement, and who had the scissors last?  Sound familiar? Before the kiddos’ school district decided to start off the year with remote learning we legit had kids’ school supplies sprawled throughout the house, it drove me insane!  I always said I’d organize it once I found the time, but you know how the saying goes… necessity is the mother of invention, or, in my case, motivation. And nothing motivates a mom quite like knowing all of her kiddos will be starting the school year off at home. So, whether your kiddos are being Home Schooled or doing Remote, Virtual, or Hybrid Schooling here are some great tips to help organize your home for learning!

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Changing From Windows To Mac: Most Common Pain Points

In the 2020s we’re all increasingly reliant on tech. If you’re a Momtrepreneur running her own business, a part-time student juggling your family commitments alongside higher learning, or simply someone who likes to have a computer at home with more capabilities than the average mobile device, you’ve likely had to make the choice of Mac or PC. For years, conventional wisdom (including Apple’s own promotional materials) has led us to believe that a Windows PC is the better choice for business applications, while a Mac is better suited to fun stuff. Remember those “I’m a Mac” “And I’m a PC” ads? They leaned very heavily into that mentality. But in the past decade or so, Apple has become a more ubiquitous presence in our homes and businesses.  Read more

Sauder Village to Host Fiber Arts Fest September 26

Have you ever wondered how a sheep’s wool is transformed into your favorite sweater or warm wooly mittens? To learn more about knitting, spinning, quilting, and other fiber arts, plan a visit to Sauder Village on Saturday, September 26 for the Fiber Arts Fest – a fun-filled, fiber adventure! Read more