Before kindergarten started, the hubs, cubs and I roughed it for a weekend in the wilds of Maumee Bay State Park, twenty minutes outside of Toledo, Ohio. Okay, so my definition of…
Lindsey Geiss
Lindsey Geiss
How Do Mothers Say Goodnight?
How do mothers say good night when they want kiddos to turn out the light? Does a mom slam her laptop on the floor? Does she pick up her wine glass and take one sip more? Does she threaten…
Going the Extra Mile(stones): A Look at Special Needs…
In Part 1 of this two-part post, I explored what it’s like to walk the line between two worlds – parenting and special needs parenting – and shared local resources for parents with…
Going the Extra Mile(stones): A Look at Special Needs…
Parenting is hard. Special needs parenting is even harder. Trust me, I walk the line between both worlds. While one parent creatively sneaks veggies into dinner, the other references an…
Is Your Smile Ready for Summer? Dental Tips for All…
I admit, we’re on the summertime sweets circuit. Between Mitchell’s, East Coast Custard and 808 Shave Ice, my family’s sweet tooth is satisfied this time of year. Not only do frozen…
Mastering a Treehouse Getaway
It seemed like kismet when the coveted Little Red Treehouse had a vacancy on our September anniversary. Sure, it was a Sunday when wineries and many restaurants along our route would be…
See the Full Picture: A Closer Look at Autism and…
“What you see is often just a piece of the full picture. Perception can be misleading and the truth is a spectrum of experience – inner, outer, spoken and unsaid. This isn’t just true…
Four #GirlMom Ideas for Women’s History Month in…
As we celebrate Women’s History Month in Cleveland and honor the accomplishments of women this month, I find myself reflecting on my own, the greatest of which for me is motherhood…
Ten Ways to Tire Out the Littles Without Leaving the…
Baby it’s (still) cold outside. When playing outdoors isn’t an option — or you just don’t want to visit the trampoline park again because [insert any number of reasons] —…
Five Reasons I’m Not Laughing at Peter Rabbit and…
Peter Rabbit the movie hit theaters earlier this month. Based on the classic story by acclaimed author Beatrix Potter, the movie is marketed as a family comedy about the adventures of a…