Meet A Dad: Donte Palmer
Donte Palmer is a dad changing what it means to be a fatherโone changing table at a time. His amazing journey began in October of last year, when he found himself in a menโs room without a changing table to use to change his sonโs diaper. Like he had done...
Keeping Kids Entertained While You Work At Home
If youโre a work-from-home mom or a stay-at-home mom, it can be hard to get stuff done with busy kiddos running around. But it is possible! Here are some fun, easy ideas for keeping the little ones entertained (with something other than screens) while you get your...
Self-Care Is What It’s All About
Itโs the oxygen mask rule: In case of emergency, put it on you before you put one on anyone else. Anyone who has ever flown in an airplane knows this. We cannot take care of others if we go down. So, why is it that this concept does not translate well to motherhood,...
West Side Love: Franklin Castle
The west side boasts one of Clevelandโs most haunted places so we thought this was the perfect time to feature it! Franklin Castle has been haunting the west side for over a hundred years. In fact, it has even been named the most haunted house in Ohio! It is a High...
Craft Corner: Painting Acorns
Fall crafts can be so fun! Theyโre a chance to celebrate the season and upcoming holidays. We found one that also gets you out into nature, enjoying that beautiful weather. Painting acorns is fun and easy and can include a nature walk!ย Hereโs what you do: ...
Air Fryer Rotisserie Chicken
Air fryers are all the rage. They produce yummy โfriedโ food without all the grease and fat. So, we thought weโd share a delicious, easy recipe for anyone who just purchased or is thinking of purchasing an air fryer.ย If you are considering one,...
Lemi Shine is Changed How We View Our Appliances
To stay at our healthiest, we all try to treat our bodies well. When weโre keeping on top of that goal, weโre working out regularly, fueling up with the right foods, sleeping enough and getting checked out at a yearly physical. And just like keeping a...
No-sew Linen Yarn
It is time for another upcycled fun project with Renee Krohn. This time we will be working with "No-sew Linen Yarn".ย It uses old fabric gathering dust somewhere in your house! Upcycle Old Fabrics I am all for donating old clothes to charitable...
College Admission Challenges
Whether your kid is entering preschool or his senior year this September, weโve all heard about the massiveย college admissions scandal, where wealthy parents (including celebrities like Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman) paid to bribe coaches,...
Make Your Own Trivet
Renee Krohn is back to showcase another eco-friendly project.ย Today, we are learning to make our own Magazine Trivet! Upcycle Magazines into Trivets If you have kids or have ever bought just about anything online, then you have probably gotten catalogs. I have the...
Summer Reading Guide for Kids
As a follow up to our Summer Reading Guide for Moms, we decided to put together a Summer Reading Guide for Kids, with recommendations from some of our moms across the country that make up The Local Moms Network. Check out their picks and freshen your...
New Sunscreen Study
We all know that sunscreen helps prevent sun damage that can lead to skin cancer. So itโs a no-brainer that weโre thinking about it more than ever as we head into summer. Thatโs why last weekโs study on how readily sunscreens are absorbed into skin (and...
Meet a Mom: Scary Mommy Founder Micaela Birmingham
Launched in 2008, Scary Mommy is a guilty pleasure for millions of momsโincluding us. The site's intelligent take on tough mom issues are must-reads, and its no holds barred video series (from Momsplained to Preggo Nancy) is addictive. So we couldnโt wait...
Upcycle CDs into Woven Coasters
We admit that we are NOT crafty ladies.ย So... Renee Krohn from RenKroDesigns provided us with our first Crafts & DIY Project.ย How awesome is this?ย It is family friendly, eco-friendly project.ย We are going to learn how to upcycle CDs into woven coasters! ...
Former ESPN Anchor – Lisa Kerney Talks about Sports and Kids In Sports
Whether you were an athlete growing up or had two left feet, most of us would love our kids to have success with sports, and have fun while doing it. As a former ESPN SportsCenter anchor and reporter, Lisa Kerney got an up front and personal view of elite...
โPlease Just Get in the Family Picture”
An Open Letter to Us All: My dad died when I was only 10. Iโm 43, I still miss him and itโs true that even the most vivid of memories fade with time. They adopted me late in life, and so he was often behind the shutter, doing what adoring parents do, capturing every...
Should You See a Naturopathic Doctor?
Traditional Medical Practice vs Naturopathic Doctor Twenty minutes. Itโs nearly impossible to run a quick errand, pickup and vacuum the downstairs, or whip up a fabulous dinner in less time.ย Yet this is the average face-to-face time we get with our...
Baked Apple Pie Oatmeal
Heather Athens from Grateful Kitchen Provision shared an easy dairy-free, vegan breakfast.ย (You can also make it gluten-free! )This easy and nutritious breakfast recipe is sure to be a hit with the whole family especially on a cool morning. Baked Apple Pie Oatmeal 1...
Kid Friendly Interior Designs
When interior designerย Chris Roughanย puts together a design plan for her clients, she keeps function in mind along with aesthetics. โEvery client lives differently and to me, great design is not about something thatโs simply prettyโwithout function itโs useless,โ says...
My First Facial: A Novice’s Experience
Yes, I had NEVER had a facial! Iโm a forty-(something)-year old woman, and Iโve never gotten a spa facial. In fact, I had no idea that I was in the minority on that.ย However, the look of surprise I used to get when telling someone that said otherwise! Now,...
