Melissa Burnett
Melissa Burnett was born in New Jersey but moved to Ohio at the beginning of a school year where she thought her parents forgot her at Kindergarten and spent most of her first day in tears. Since then, she learned to transfer her imagination onto paper and write stories. She taught Title 1 Reading and wrote children’s books before embarking on her journey into parenthood. Melissa is a mother to twin boys and a younger boy who keeps her on her toes. She enjoys Friday stay home movie night with her boys and dreaming up business ideas with her extremely patient and loving husband. When she is not breaking up wrestling matches, Melissa and her husband spend their time working on rental cabins in Hocking Hills. They also enjoy popcorn and coming up with new popcorn flavors. Melissa promises she does not have motherhood figured out, but she does have many funny stories to share and a word of advice “when you go through the car wash with kids…make sure your window lock is on.” Follow her blog: melissaburnett.com
Saying Goodbye to a Family Pet
It is a bittersweet journey down memory lane as I scroll through the pictures on my phone and see our sweet family pet.
You, our dear fur baby, were with me before I met my...
A Letter of Gratitude from a Food Allergy Mommy
Dear Fellow Mom, Neighbor, Room Parent, Best Friend,
I want to express how grateful I am for the role you have played in our family. I am not sure that you are aware that I...
Five Gifts For Kids That Have Lasted More Than Five Years
The holidays are approaching and when I think of the best toys in our house I try and make a mental note of the toys that have lasted the longest, or at least five...
Family Guide to Hocking Hills
What are the best places to visit when planning a day trip or getaway to Hocking Hills?
Four years ago my family started visiting Hocking Hills when our three boys were still in diapers. We...
How To Be The Best Pandemic Parent
Sorry but I do not have the answer. There is no list of ways to be the best version of yourself during a once in a lifetime pandemic. There is no magic wand to...
When Writing Became a Chore for My Sons
Writing is therapeutic for me. At a young age I preferred story writing to sports. I savored summers spent reading on my parent’s porch swing. I had such an imagination that many times I...
Fourth of July at Home
Fourth of July may look a little different this year but that doesn't mean the fun has to stop! Here are 20 quick ways to celebrate at home:
Paint rocks: set out rocks, paint,...
I Tried to Separate You: A Letter from the Virus
Dear World,
I tried to give you a virus to separate you from each other.
But instead, you found ways to connect through phone calls, letters, and visits six feet away.
I tried to take away birthday...
Backyard Play: Quick and Easy Ideas!
Fresh air makes a huge difference. Not just for the kids but myself included. When the forecast calls for decent weather, I know we will spend a lot of time outdoors.
Here are 30 quick...
To My Fellow Autoimmune Warriors
It is March! Time for St. Patrick’s Day, spring, and hopefully decent weather. Oh, and it's also National Autoimmune Disease Awareness Month. Autoimmune disease is basically when the body’s immune system attacks healthy cells....