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.
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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.
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It is always advisable to double-check that nothing has changed before visiting any orchard, farm, or other location.
If you’re a mom of a toddler, you already know the truth: keeping up with their energy is a full-time job. Some days, it feels like all you want is a safe place where your little one can play, climb, and explore (without you worrying about them being run over by big kids) while you actually take a breath. That’s exactly what Waddles Playground offers! Toledo’s newest indoor play space is designed just for children 5 and under. It’s clean, calm, and full of fun, the kind of spot that feels like a lifesaver on long days when you need to get out of the house but also want somewhere stress-free.
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Creating a sensory-friendly sleep space at home can make a world of difference for children who face challenges with overstimulation, such as those on the autism spectrum. Creating a cozy sleep environment can make life a little easier for many moms, especially those juggling work and family, while helping their kids thrive.
Here are some simple tips to get started!
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Every so often, a place opens that just gets it right, the kind of spot where you walk in and immediately feel the buzz: warm lighting, easy chatter, the perfume of freshly ground beans, and a vibe that’s somehow both “ladies-who-brunch” and “heads-down, serious-work” at the same time. For Toledo, that place is House of Coffee.
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When you decide to uproot and move to a new home, it can be overwhelming and stressful. However, the proper preparation and organization can make the process much smoother.
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Let’s be honest: birthday gift-giving for kids can feel like a minefield.
Duplicates. Noisy toys that mysteriously disappear within a week. Gifts that go against your parenting values. The well-meaning friend or relative who guesses totally wrong. And let’s not forget the stress of being the one buying the gift, scrolling online at 10 p.m., wondering, “What even is popular with 6-year-olds right now?” or “Will they already have this?” It’s overwhelming, and honestly, nobody wants to be the one who brings the toy that ends up forgotten or returned. Sound familiar?
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Imagine it….10 ladies, 2 hours, 1 awesome downtown! Cue the laughter, music, and pedal power!
Mom on the go in Holy Toledo 