Allison Leland
I am a wife and mommy to two sweet girls ages 4 and 10 months. I work from home part-time as an art teacher for a local online school. As a Cincinnati native I love this city and am so thankful to be raising my family here. I love getting creative with my four year old and letting her run wild with paint and lots of other art supplies. I am passionate about encouraging creativity and art making at any age. When I am not crafting or having adventures with my little girls, I love organizing, decorating, shopping for a bargain, exploring new places for family fun around the city, cooking, and searching for local restaurants with great food. I also run an Etsy shop, be tees. by AJB (https://www.etsy.com/shop/AuroraJanesBoutique), with my sister selling screen printed baby and toddler apparel.
To Share or Not To Share
When I found out I was expecting my third child I knew we would quite literally have to “make room for baby,” meaning my two daughters would have to share a room.
We live in...
Find It: Spring Edition
It is finally spring in Cincinnati, and I feel like it's safe to say the cold days of winter are behind us (please no surprise spring snow!).
My kids' favorite things to do when...
A New Approach to Resolutions
This time of year is full of New Year’s resolutions, goal setting, and fresh starts. I love the idea of all of it. Sitting down to plan out my goals for the year and...
The Joy of Giving
As we head into the holiday season one thing I want to make sure I teach my kids is about the fun that can be had in not only getting gifts but in giving...
Simple Indoor Winter Activities {+ Printable!}
With the colder weather approaching, I am thinking ahead to some winter fun to get you in the holiday spirit. Also, I think we can all agree that in Cincinnati we never know when...
Everyone Can Do Something
The school year is in full swing and with that comes fundraisers, events, the need for volunteers, and yes, more fundraisers. I only have one child in school but I can imagine the bombardment...
The Coach’s Wife
As the school year starts up so do lots of other extracurricular activities. Chances are some sports started with practice several weeks ago and the leaders and coaches of all of these groups started...
Independence Makes a Mess… Literally
I am currently in the trenches raising two independent girls. My oldest who just turned five has been feisty since the start. She has always wanted to do things her own way. As a...
Why I Like My Two-Year-Old
I love my children more than anything.
This doesn’t mean I don’t sometimes get frustrated and upset with them, and I have a two-year-old so…hello tantrums! Two-year-olds get a bad rap though. I’ve lived through...
Cincinnati Art Scavenger Hunt
Summer is the perfect time for an adventure! Our city has so much to offer including a lot of unique public art to explore. So why not take your kids on an art exploration...