Jen
Summer Reading Programs
For many Central Ohio school districts, summer is here. Kids (and teachers!) are in summer mode and time spent on learning seems to be...
The Gift of Time
Maybe it's because I'm a habitual procrastinator. Maybe it's because I don't enjoy wrapping presents nor the crowded stores. Maybe it's because I'm tired...
The Pursuit of Less
THE PROBLEM
Stuff. I’ve begun to loathe our “stuff.” It’s weird to me, that we work hard to acquire more/better/bigger but then, it begins to...
I Still Believe!
I owe Santa a thank you tonight. He made my day...MY day, not my kids' days (though he definitely did that, too), but he...
Report Card Freebies
It's hard to believe, but many schools are nearing the end of the first quarter. As an educator, I know how important it is...
Good Grief
Grief. It's a part of life, but one that I can't help but notice becoming more complex the older I become. It's not just...
Get Outside in Delaware County
The weather may not feel like it just yet, but fall is around the corner. My favorite season! The humidity is gone; the temperatures...
A Sarcastic Mom’s Guide to Disney
So, we did it! We took our girls to Disney World! We had great fun, made great memories, and wish someone would have realigned...
Cleveland, The Cavs, and Raising Kids
They did it! The Cavs made history. The curse has been reversed. Cleveland has reason to celebrate after 52 long years! As a native...
Planning a Successful Yard Sale
Who else is excited that yard sale season is upon us?! As a bargain hunter who was raised on garage sales, I thought I'd...