Jenny Reed
I am a Cincinnati native, wife to Neil and mom to a 2 ½ year old boy named Wally. I am a project manager and consultant by trade and I am also the author of Cincinnati Day Trips, a guide to interesting places within one day’s journey from the city center. I’ll never pass up a roadside attraction and love car trips. I recently took up sewing and have a fabric stash that is entirely too large already. I share my adventures, mishaps and projects on my Twitter and Instagram accounts, @suburbinnati.
Earth Day Events 2017
Earth Day is Saturday, April 22 this year, and there are plenty of great events to encourage families to help our environment and learn more about ecology.
Whether you’re looking for family fun with a...
Let’s Get Hiking with Great Parks of Hamilton County!
One of my favorite things to do with my son is hit a trail. Though I’ve been hiking my whole life, it’s certainly different with a kid in tow! Now that he’s 3 ½,...
Parenting Books with a Nature Focus
When it comes to parenting, there are so many things people just don’t agree on. But one universal truth is that time spent outdoors is vital to the health and development of children. In...
Thank You, Professor Kelly
It was the cringeworthy--yet hilarious--kid blooper seen ‘round the world. Professor Robert Kelly, weighing in on South Korean politics on the BBC, was interrupted by his children while his frantic wife tried to stop...
Try (a little) Something New
Years ago, Pinterest was the new hot thing. One day, I stumbled upon a board full of adorable crop and pixie cuts. I was immediately obsessed.
For months, I pinned haircuts, wondering how I’d look...
Dear Childfree-by-Choice People…
Don’t want kids? Don’t like being around them? That’s fine. Really, it is! But I’m going to let you in on a little secret.
Kids exist and you’re going to have to deal sometimes.
Have kids?...
Things I’d Tell My Postpartum Self
My son is now 3 ½ and motherhood feels so natural that it’s hard to believe how uncomfortable I was with the concept as a new mother.
I remember struggling with everything and often failing...
Winter Hiking with Kids
I've been hiking since I was a child. For as long as I can remember, my favorite time of year for being outdoors was winter. With the absence of Ohio's infamous humidity, no mosquitoes...
Our Year With Strabismus
Disclaimer: This is not a substitute for an examination by a medical professional. It is, quite simply, one mom’s experience with a strabismus diagnosis. I write this with the hope that other parents might...
Heart of CMB: The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
One day in September of 2009, my husband took a trip to urgent care for a cold that he couldn’t shake. After checking him out, the nurse’s hand was on the doorknob to leave...