Danielle McKinney
Cincinnati native. Wife to Chad. Mom to Madison, Noah, and Lydia. Runner. Coffee lover.
Almost 5 years ago, I waved goodbye to my career in public accounting to stay home with the kids. When I'm not being the chef, ref, chauffeur and cheerleader, you'll find me running loops around my neighborhood or enjoying a quiet dinner and gelato with my sweet husband.
Gift Ideas for the Girl Turning Thirteen
In a few short weeks my oldest is turning 13. In my disbelief, I will most definitely take all of your compliments that I don’t look old enough to have a teenager. Go ahead....
Life Lessons from The Walking Dead
Last year, my husband and I were new to Netflix. We’ve had Direct TV for just about our entire marriage in some form or another, but only just enough for NFL ticket so my...
How to Cook with Kids (without losing your cool)
My 4 year old is the best egg cracker around. She loves to help me out in the kitchen. She lugs her stool in and sets it down as close to me as she...
The Great Debate: Vans vs. SUVs
Back when I was pregnant with kid number 3, we were driving a smaller SUV. It had a neat jump seat in the back and it was perfect for our little family of 4;...
What Does the Library Have to Offer?
I grew up living next door to the library. All of the librarians knew me. In the summer, I remember going and checking out several books every day. In middle school and high school,...
Training for a 5k with Kids
Spring is upon us! I can almost feel it!
I’ve been running throughout the winter, but there is something wonderfully amazing and refreshing about those early spring runs. The air doesn’t hurt as much. The...
Cute & Easy Valentines for Boys
My son is in 3rd grade. He lives for chances to give all of his classmates something. He has a summer birthday, and while I send birthday treats in close to the end of...
One Mom’s View on W-Sitting
Disclosure: This is not meant to be medical advice, it is simply the thoughts of one local mom.
Recently, I've noticed more and more articles gracing my newsfeed stating that W-Sitting is BAD. These are...
We Love Cincinnati: Food
This momma loves Cincinnati. And food. And she looooovvvvveeeees Cincinnati food!
Cincinnati is full of quirky food. But... we would never put cole slaw and french fries on our sandwiches, like our Pittsburgh friends. 'Cause that's...
The Poop Chronicles
We're all moms here, right?
I've got something to get off my chest.
My 4 - year - old refuses to poop.
Yes, my third child, the one who was potty trained the day after she turned...