I'm getting vulnerable here for a minute. Like standing-naked-in-front-of-the-mirror vulnerable. Or, at least, it feels like it. I almost didn't hit the post button on this one. But then I felt like I didn't say this stuff out loud, then I might never do anything about it. So here ...
The Best Christmas Books for Kids
Reading was always so magical to me as a kid. I could get lost for hours in a story and I've always looked forward to sharing my love for books with my kids. My friend Thu over at Tandem in Love does an incredible job at curating her kids' book collection. I've actually purchased a few new books for ...
Sweet Dreams and Stories with Goldfish | Live Local
2017 has just flown by. It's hard to believe Christmas is a week away already with New Year's Eve not far behind. So let's talk end-of-the-year giving. There are many different organizations and causes to donate to, especially this time of year. Whether it's holiday-themed giving or to a cause ...
5 of the Best Holiday Cookie Recipes
One of the best things about the holidays when you have kids is making your own traditions. Growing up, I always loved that my family had an open invitation Thanksgiving Day for people who, like us, didn't have any family around. And I always looked forward to singing Christmas songs at our ...
Give Her Hope Campaign | Live Local
It's the nearing the end of 2017, so it's a great time to start thinking about your end-of-the-year giving. That is, if you're not already looking for places to help someone in need this holiday season. Since we're not originally from central Ohio, I only recently learned about the YMCA Van Buren ...
Organize your diaper bag with ToteSavvy | Baby Essentials
There are some super cute diaper bags out there. Several of which I’ve used and like a lot. But there are some days that I just miss my pre-mommy handbags. I have a few sitting in my closet that remain unused, only seeing the light of day for an occasional date night. Which makes me sad, because I ...