Danielle McKinney
3 Homemade Cleaners Worth Your Time (and 2 I Won’t Use)
I like to pretend that when I happened upon these natural cleaners, I was looking to expel all the yucky chemical cleaners from our home. Reality is, I was in a pinch and gave...
Back to School: Freezer Breakfasts
When I quit work to stay home a little over 5 years ago, I stopped buying cereal. Not completely stopped forever, but it is at a very minimum. Why?
I have more time to...
Tonight, I Watched You, Coach
Tonight, I watched my 8 year old son play his heart out at his basketball game. I watched as he sprinted up and down the court. I watched him play defense and make some...
Yes! We Do Vacation
Growing up, my family rarely ever took a vacation. I mean a real live vacation. Vacation days were limited, and one set of grandparents lived WAY out of town. So when we took a...
10 Water Activities for Toddlers
Summer is closing in. The big kids are out of school. We’ve been on vacation (Yes! Already!). The big kids are off to basketball camps, and I again find myself at home with just...
When Accidents Happen
Today, Cincinnati is mourning our 17-year-old gorilla, Harambe, who was shot when a little boy fell into his enclosure at the Cincinnati Zoo.
Today, Cincinnati is not mourning the death of a 4-year-old boy who...
5 Things That Won’t Surprise You When Your Toddler is Obsessed With Abraham Lincoln
Late last summer we took a quick family trip to Washington, DC. We were there less than 72 hours. But we saw it all. And it was great. Obviously, the trip was more for...
It’s Date Night!
It’s Date Night.
I fuss over what to wear, not liking anything in my closet. I stand in my closet, mentally pushing everything aside. I finally settle on a cute dress, simple cardigan, and sandals....
My Happy Plates: A Mom’s Review
A few weeks ago, the contributors of Cincinnati Moms Blog were given the opportunity to receive a subscription to My Happy Plates, a meal plan service that provides weekly meals and the grocery list...
Because We Are Introverts
My husband and I don't talk.
You may be surprised to find out that we have a happy marriage. We are going on 9 years of "martial bliss" as my mom used to say.
It's because we...