Home Remodeling In mid-2019 we decided it was time to update our laundry room which is also our kitchen pantry. One of the previous owners had installed built-in shelves, but they were starting to sag and had no adjustability. The shelves were stationary and couldn’t move up or down. Some of them were super deep
Adventures Around Cincinnati Book Review
Many of you know that I am often out on an adventure with my kids somewhere. We rarely sit home. It’s the only way I can keep my house from being destroyed daily and keep them from fighting constantly. Sometimes we try new places (like Ft. Liberty Playland last summer) or new adventures (attending the
The Secret to Bunk Bed Sheets
If there’s one chore I really despise…it’s making the girls’ bunk beds. I am actually headed to boot camp this morning and will most likely burn the same calories as when I change their sheets. I’ll probably also be in some of the same positions. Making the top bunk often looks like doing a burpee.
Questions I Answer in the Middle of the Night
When I became a parent I knew that for years I’d wake up in the middle of the night with a little person at my bedside. But that just wasn’t Stella’s thing (and for that, I thank her!). Along came Charlotte. About 2-3 times a week I’ll find her in my face at 2:15 AM.
Mason Jar Vases
The daffodils are blooming in our backyard. It’s so nice to see the bursts of yellow out the window. A sign that spring has arrived and warm weather will soon be here for good. The kids constantly ask, “Can we pick them yet?” “Can we pick them yet?” “Can we pick them yet?” Today we
Kroger Easy for You! Seafood
Does the thought of buying and cooking fish scare you? Last week I was invited to attend the Kroger Easy for You! SEAFOOD event. Easy for You! SEAFOOD takes the hesitation out of buying, preparing and cooking fish at home. You simply choose your fish at the seafood counter and a seasoning. Kroger seasons the fish, seals
No More Stroller
There comes a point in your parenting journey when you can look at your spouse, give a high-5 and shout, “Woo-hoo!! We can go out with the kids WITHOUT packing a stroller!!!!” And then it hits you. Your next thought is suddenly, “What do we do with the stuff that the stroller hauls around for
Oven Roasted Red Potatoes
When I first moved into our neighborhood my neighbor taught me the secret to these yummy potatoes that were always a hit as a side dish…and super easy as well. For years I’ve been making these with olive oil and Lipton soup packets (which you can still do). I think I first posted this recipe
Reds Opening Day Parade Overview
The 2014 Reds Opening Day Parade is Monday, March 31st at Noon Last year we decided to attend the Reds Opening Day Parade for the first time. It was during Stella’s spring break and the weather cooperated. The parade started at noon so we made sure we were downtown around 11:00 AM. An easy place
Cascadian Farms is a New Family Favorite
If you looked in my pantry or basement right now you’d see lots of Cascadian Farm boxes…cereal and granola bars. Lately I’ve been on a search for a mom-and-kid-approved granola bar that won’t melt in the car nor will break my budget. Often I’m told that organic stuff is WAY TOO EXPENSIVE. And often I