On a cold winter day a few weeks ago, my daughter and I were at an indoor play area. It was not very busy, but there were a decent amount of kids running around or jumping on trampolines or...
I remember when my mom turned 40. I remember everyone making a big deal about it. We were on vacation, visiting family, and there was a celebration complete with black balloons and jokes about being "Over the Hill." At...
Did you know March is actually Irish-American History Month? It was October 1990 that Congress passed a law marking March 1991 as Irish-American History Month. Every year since, either a subsequent law or presidential proclamation was made stating the...
Since they were little, whenever my kids head out to a playdate, skating party, sleepover, and now, to real dates, I say the same thing:
“Be kind to others! Make good choices!”
I have said it so many times that it’s...
Penis. Vagina. Anus. Testicles. Breasts.
Uncomfortable yet? Maybe a little nervous? Don't be!
In my household, we call it like it is. This also applies to body parts.
The first time I referred to my daughter's vagina (quite appropriately on the...
I get asked by well-meaning (let’s be serious, prying) strangers and family members regularly if we’re having another, or if our daughter is going to be an only child.
But here’s the thing: She isn’t an only child.
Two months before...
One of my biggest pet peeves, ever since I was a kid, was hearing my friends and family talking about goals, activities, projects, and such that they would love to do someday. Some required money, some did not. Someday,...
If you read my blog “Mexico or Bust,” then in continuation of that conversation, this one is about the intentionality that ensues from taking the space to unplug and gain awareness of choices that either bring life or distract...
This past month hit our family like a shock wave. Three weeks after finding out my mother-in-law's diagnosis, she passed away. We were left in shock, exhausted, and heartbroken. Our friends wanted to help following this unexpected death.
The way...
As a 30-something-year-old, I can honestly say adulting is hard, and being in the middle class isn't all it's cracked up to be. I came across an article while researching generations at work, putting myself and others in my...
In + Around Cincinnati
Cincinnati Spring Break Staycation {Oh, the Places We’ll Go}
This year for spring break, we are planning on staying home, minus a weekend at the in-laws' to celebrate Easter. We are looking forward...
