Megan Gariety
7 Places to Go on a Rainy Day in Dayton
Rainy days can take a toll on kids who need to burn off energy and the sanity of us moms who need to entertain them.
It's raining, it's pouring, the kids think everything is boring!
Oh,...
The Lazy Mom’s Guide to Rock Star Parenting
With the addition of our third son just a few weeks ago, lazy parenting is in full effect in our household. I justify this because, well, I am sleep deprived and as the main...
Just Get Out!
Sometimes I look back on my motherhood journey and laugh at myself. As new moms, we are all kind of a hot mess, aren't we? I was so worried about doing things right, or...
I Literally Can’t Even Right Now
Let's get one thing straight: I love my kids. They are my greatest blessings, they make my world go round, they give me purpose, yada, yada, yada. But some days, I get to the...
What a New Mom Really Wants
There are times in mother hood when we need each other. Like really need each other. After having a baby is one of those times. Maybe it's the surge of hormones. Maybe it's the...
5 Tips for Raising a Cheerful Giver
I'm not going to lie, I sometimes feel like I am a walking hypocrite. One of my main desires is to raise a child with a giving heart who selflessly thinks of others. But...
Sometimes Being “Just Okay” is Enough
I'll be the first to admit, sometimes I fall victim to the thinking that I need to be Super Mom all of the time.
That my kids need to be entertained all the time, that...
A Day in the Life of a SAHM
I've heard people say "what do stay at home moms do all day?" When I hear this question, I just want to invite them into my life and see the madness that is the...
Tips For Traveling With Toddlers
Vacation season is upon us, which is sending moms everywhere to hide in corners as anxiety creeps in at the thought of traveling with little ones. Oh, is that just me? I LOVE vacation...
How to Become a Helicopter Parent
I'll admit it: I'm a helicopter parent. I just cannot help it. I blame this on The Bachelor really. A helicopter is a vital part of any good date on the show, so why...
The Lies I Told Myself About Siblings
We had been trying for our second son for seven months when we finally got a positive (totally should have bought stock in Dollar Tree during that time period-I went through a lot of...
My Warm Weather Bucket List
What is better than the sun shining, flowers blooming and playing with the kids outside? While it is easy to brush off the idea of there being anything "fun" to do around here, the Dayton...
The Day I Almost Died
There was a day last year when I almost died.
Sometimes my husband says I'm a bit dramatic (what does he know?) Was I on the brink of death? No. Did my life flash before...
Date Night Revived… at Scene 75
Date Night Rut. If you have children, perhaps you've been in one OR are in one!
After child number two, my husband and I realized we had been in "the rut" since our first was...