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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“We’re driving 2 hours to go to a garden, A GARDEN?!”….so maybe the kiddos weren’t exactly on board initially. But once we arrived at the nation’s longest canopy walk, 1,400 feet long, soaring up to 40 feet above the ground, complete with a large cargo net in a grove of spruce trees, a glass floor viewing platform, awesome tree-house, & epic views I legit had a tough time getting them back in the car to go home! Our adventure at Dow Gardens was nothing short of extraordinary! Read more
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!
When should you start having the birds and the bees talk with your children? There is never a right time but do so when your child has a higher maturity level and remember that this will be an ongoing conversation rather than a single instance that you never bring up again. Ease your nerves and make the conversation less awkward with these tips for parents teaching their children about safe sex.
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When it comes to decorating your home, it’s easy to focus on the obvious items like furniture, rugs, or art. But shining a light on overlooked pieces can refresh your space without radical changes. Here’s how you can give life to the decor you never thought to style.
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Caring for a loved one with memory issues can be challenging. Whether it’s due to dementia, Alzheimer’s, or other conditions, memory loss affects more than just the person diagnosed. It touches the lives of family and friends as well.
Understanding how to support someone going through this journey is key to helping them live with dignity and love.
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“Awesome”, “the coolest”, & “surprisingly not too girly!”! So, what was supposed to be a “mommy & me” day with my youngest quickly became a sibling day once all three kiddos caught wind of what we had planned. And what exactly had we planned? To make bath bombs at Buff City Soap! The kiddos legit loved it! I was a bit shocked; even my tween boy had fun mixing up the bath bombs & his takeaway. It’s surprisingly not too girly! Yup, he had his reservations at first, but anything with the word “bomb” in it can’t be too girly, right?! Lol! Here’s how our awesome experience went down….
Being a teenager is “hard”, “the worst”, ” brutal”, etc., to say the least!! And truth be told, raising a teenager isn’t much different than raising a toddler. And as a parent, raising a toddler, I mean, a teenager, you will be met with much resistance when it comes to activities. Here’s the thing: that resistance is their insecurities manifesting and projecting. Is it safer to just stay at home on their device? Sure. But that doesn’t help them become the person they are meant to be. As parents, we need to encourage and, at times, push them outside of their comfort zone.
Mom on the go in Holy Toledo 