Melissa Burnett
Family Game Night Without the Tears!
Family Board Game Night is a popular evening at our house. We look forward to this time each week. However, family game night does not always end with rainbows and butterflies. Most of the...
Picture Books that Leave Us with a Case of the Giggles
I savor the moments we enjoy a book together. My twins are getting older and diving into chapter books independently. I know the times we gather together with the whole family and enjoy good...
Fun One Time Classes without the Commitment
Spring is here! I don't know about you, but we were more than ready! I enjoy smelling the flowers blooming, tasting the sweetness of an afternoon popsicle, and hearing the laughter of neighborhood friends...
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,...