Every day, more than 423,000 kids wake up in the foster care system, with nearly one-quarter of those children available for adoption. The average age of children in the system is 8 years old, and these children typically wait...
Back when I was just a mere newlywed I had the pleasure of living overseas with my hockey playing husband. Our first year of marriage was our third year so far from home and I had gotten into the...
This morning I ran a half-marathon. Seriously. It is kind of hard for me to believe, too, especially because six months ago, I couldn’t run a mile. I had three kids in four years; I worked full-time and ran...
The Almighty Internet is awash, dear swollen sisters, in advice about what not to say to you. Here’s an excellent guide from Parent’s Magazine, and a humorous one from from Babble. The advice is pretty good. Really.
I agree with 95% of...
As soon as I found out I was having a girl, all my biracial girlfriends who grew up with white moms came flocking with their advice…
“You never know how her hair will turn out.”
“Her hair texture can change around...
As moms we don't take much time for ourselves, so when we do we make it count. It doesn't take much in life to make a mom happy, it's the little things. So here are my top 10 guilty...
Everyone has heard the saying, “It takes a village to raise a child,” but how many people can actually say they have a village? “It takes a village” suggests that to provide a healthy and caring environment for a...
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. I paint on light makeup...
We would like to tell you a little about our sponsor of our May event round up, Greenacres.
At Greenacres, the month of May is filled with a variety of events plus Summer Registration is OPEN! Reward yourself with...
Prior to SharkBait (aka Jake) being born my husband and I enrolled in (and both attended) a 6 week baby readiness class that was offered at the hospital he would be born at. I can't say we didn't learn...
In + Around Cincinnati
Bloom :: An Event for Moms! {2024}
Bloom is an event for new and expecting moms, foster moms, and adoptive moms (recommended for any mom up to toddler age!), and other...
