“Where’s my deodorant?” It never failed, no matter how hard I’d try I’d always come home one or two items short. Chalk it up to distractions while shopping. And if I didn’t forget an item I’d get the wrong one, the wrong face wash, bread, you name it! Pair that with the fact that it seemed like the kids were going through toiletries and snacks like there was an endless supply and this mom started rethinking everything. Like every mom, my time is valuable. I knew there had to be a better way, a way to get the kids more involved. A way for them to take on more responsibility. For them to have a more thorough understanding and appreciation for the time, energy, and monetary value that goes towards getting supplies for the family. So I did something kind of huge.
Read moreGoing The Distance As A Couple When You Are Parents
Nobody tells you how you are going to feel when a baby comes into your life. There is no denying that a baby will change the dynamics of your whole life, but the one thing many overlook is the impact it can have on your relationship or marriage. The truth is, you become so overwhelmed by parenthood that it becomes your number one priority. Nothing wrong with that. But in the same breath, you need to ensure that as a couple you are also taking care of your relationship. Nobody intends for it to end unless there is no other option. However, there are ways you can try and ensure you go the distance, here are some of the things you could try. Read more
Renewed Outdoor Spaces for Your Home
If you and your family love spending time outside but aren’t satisfied with your current outdoor spaces, then perhaps it’s time to renew those areas so that you can have more fun in the fresh air and sunshine. You’ll have to plan carefully, choose the right projects, and make sure that you stay within your budget, but you can freshen up your outdoor spaces.
Read moreHow To Make Your Entryway More Welcoming for Guests
The entryway is an often-overlooked part of home design and décor. If you want to make your entryway more welcoming for guests, we’ve got some helpful tips that will help give your home a great introduction.
Read moreDISNEY’S THE LION KING in TOLEDO
Finally!!! It’s time! The American Theatre Guild is thrilled to present the Toledo engagement of Disney’s The Lion King as a part of the 22–23 BROADWAY IN TOLEDO SERIES. Toledo’s most eagerly awaited stage production ever will leap onto the Stranahan Theater stage from Wednesday, April 19 to Sunday, May 7.
Read moreHVAC Maintenance: How to Extend The Life of Your System And Cut Energy Costs
Your HVAC system is a crucial component to keeping your home comfortable year-round. It would be ideal to have it to keep you comfortable in the winter and summer, so a broken unit can quickly make your home into an uninviting place to live.
Routine maintenance is the best way to maintain your HVAC system’s peak performance. It also helps extend the life of your system and cut energy costs.
Read moreHaving A Clean Home Doesn’t Need To Be A Full Time Job
Sometimes it can feel as if cleaning your home is a full-time job. One that you have to do in addition to taking care of the family, working your actual career, and all the other things that fill your overflowing to-do list. However, there are some strategies you can use that will make cleaning faster and easier, and free up more time for the good things in life. Keep reading to find out what they are.
Read moreFulton County Breakfast on the Farm to be held June 24
The Fulton County agricultural community has announced the annual Breakfast on the Farm, Saturday, June 24, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., at Triple H Farms in Metamora, Ohio.
This free family-friendly event allows the community to enjoy a free, locally-produced breakfast while having a close-to-home agricultural experience.
How Parents Can Stay Warm for Spring Sports
Being a supportive parent is part of the job description. And if your child is participating in spring sports, you must do your best to go to every game or event. However, the weather may have you regretting not signing them up for indoor sports. Here is how parents can stay warm for spring sports.
Read moreNever say this to a Stay at Home Parent
“Must be nice!” This comment really gets under my skin. Just in general it screams, you’re privileged and I’m not, you just get everything handed to you and I have to suffer, in general, it’s just an extremely rude comment to make about anything but especially a comment to a stay-at-home mom, or stay at home working mom/parent. It alludes to the idea that what that mom/parent does at home doesn’t carry much value & that they’re basically flaking off all responsibility because they’re at home. Well, to be fair, it’s the tone and often snarky insinuation that accompanies the comment. As if the person stating the comment is the hardest worker in the entire world while the person at home is just binge-watching shows & eating bonbons. Here are some hard facts…
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