Liz Renneker
“The Talk”… Are You Prepared?
In a CMB contributor poll about embarrassing moments, a time in many of our lives came up surrounding the start of menstruation. It just so happened that many could relate to the feelings of...
The Elf has Arrived
In recent years elves have been appearing on shelves, in homes, across the countries leading up to Christmas. Some are merrily sitting on shelves and others are conjuring mischief as the family sleeps, both with...
Christmas in Moderation
I am the first to admit I love the Christmas season. I am anxious to get the house decorated, a tree up, and cookies in the oven. I reflect on the past year, look...
Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili
Chilly weather brings chili for dinner in our home. I enjoy giving my family healthy, comforting meals despite our crazy schedules in the evenings. Three school-age children are pulling my husband and I in...
Fueling our Children for Success- How to Pack a Healthy School Lunch
With Back to School comes the great task and responsibility of packing lunches. That statement may seem dramatic, but I truly do see it as a big deal as we fuel these little bodies...
Geocaching: A Real Life Treasure Hunt
Geocaching has been around for some time but has recently gained traction in central Ohio. Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS-enabled devices. Participants navigate to a specific set of GPS...
Summer Balancing Act
For those parents who are home during the summer months, it can be a tough decision of how much “to do”. Some moms believe that summer days should be spent with no agenda and...
It’s 5 o’clock somewhere…What’s for Dinner?
I know I'm not the only mom out there to struggle with dinner time. What mother has time to slave hours in the kitchen and put a perfectly plated meal on the table just...
Gardening with Children
"To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow." -Audrey Hepburn
A garden provides a wonderful tool for children to experience the life cycle first hand. Children learn by doing, and a garden is a...
Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle as Spring Approaches
Many of us come barreling down the track in high gear with out new year's resolution of healthier lifestyles- lose weight, tone up, exercise more, eat and drink less- and by March we have...