Elaine Cox
I am a Cincinnati transplant by way of Miami, Florida, and Dayton, Ohio. It’s been quite the journey! When we moved here so I could work on my master’s degrees at UC, I never thought we would stay – but I am so glad we did! I live on the West Side with my husband, son, and the best dog in the world, Sparky. We will welcome our second child, a daughter, in November 2023. I work for the UC Foundation at the College-Conservatory of Music and also teach at CCM. I am your go-to mom friend for all things Cincinnati food scene, indoor cycling, Taylor Swift, and how to pick a great bottle of wine.
The Hidden Lessons of Being “Bad” at Sports
All through school, I dreaded gym class. The sound of sneakers squeaking on the floor and the sight of dodge balls meant one thing: another opportunity to showcase my athletic incompetence. No matter how...
Friday Scaries {Holding Space for Grace}
Do you know that feeling that creeps in late afternoon on a Sunday? That “Gulp… here comes a full week of stress” aka Sunday Scaries feeling? I’m not going to lie, I often feel...
The Nostalgia of a Paper Planner {Why This Millennial Mom is Sticking to Analog}
I remember the day I got my first paper planner like it was yesterday. It was seventh grade, and my new school gave everyone a holographic agenda. This was the beginning of my obsession...
Top 5 Tips for Starting Your Summer Break Off in Cincinnati
The official first day of summer is right around the corner. Start your season of fun the right way with a few activities!
Make a Festival Plan
Before moving to Cincinnati, I had no idea a...
The 80/80 Method {Splitting Household Chores}
Who does most of the “chores” in your house? I am a big fan of family economist Emily Oster’s work and recently she shared a study from the Pew Research Center on the Division...
5 Ways Therapy Makes Me a Better Mom
I have always been a believer in therapy – for other people. I’ve seen positive results in my family and friends. Heck, I am even married to a psychologist. BUT, for various reasons, I...
Self-Care September
Did you know that September is Self-Care Awareness Month? Thirty days of #treatyoself, right ladies? Well, maybe not.
The self-care and wellness industry has downright exploded, with an expected $2.3 trillion in growth expected by...
Cincinnati’s Best Oktoberfest Celebrations for Families {2023}
Dust off your Dirndl. It’s Oktoberfest season.
I LOVE Oktoberfest. I adore the fun outfits, the salty pretzels, the campy music – and of course, the beer. This year, I won’t be partaking because I...