Carrie Chambers
I’m the first-time momma of an awesome little girl. I grew up in Beavercreek, spent a good chunk of time living in Dayton, and currently live in Miamisburg with my husband, daughter, two cats and a dog. I love getting a good deal and “MacGuyvering” meals out of what I find in the kitchen. I’ve worked in higher education for 10+ years in various capacities, most of that at Miami University. I’m passionate about women’s leadership and helped establishe a women’s mentoring program at Miami (Miami RED Women). Becoming a mom has been amazing because it’s made me feel like there is little I can’t do since I have a little human counting on me (and because they cut that little human out of me and I was on my feet 12 hours later taking care of her!). I like to say that everything will be alright because that’s the only option. Thanks for stopping by!
Lessons Learned from a Daycare Disaster
Have you ever searched for a daycare? Man, it's rough. The relief I felt when we finally made a decision was incomparable, but it didn't last long.
I’d just returned to work from maternity leave....
Ode to the Elusive Changing Station
There are lots of things I didn’t appreciate before I had a child. Sleep. Accessible doors and sidewalks for when the babe is in a stroller. Taking my time to enjoy dinner.
The biggest one?...
New Moms: You’ll Still Love Your Cat
I’m one of the many moms guilty of giving too much, unwanted advice to new parents. We have good intentions. We just want things to be easier for you than they were for us!
However,...
What I Love About My Mixed Race Family
I’ll be honest. When I first thought about writing this post, it was because I was angry and I’d planned to write it from a place of anger and fear. However, rocking my daughter...
Easy Choices for Picky Eaters at Whole Foods Market
Like most first-time parents, I was naive. I’d hear friends and family talk about their picky eaters and I’d think about all the ways that I’d make sure that didn’t happen with my kid....
In Defense of My Crybaby Husband
(Disclaimer: I talked to my husband before I wrote this post and he okayed it.)
Men are crybabies when they’re sick, right? A cold or a little upset stomach takes them out of the game....
5 Hidden Gems in the Gem City
Did you know that Dayton is called the “Gem City” because of all the hidden gems it houses? It’s true! (Note: This is not true. Most agree that Dayton is called the “Gem City”...
For a Girl?
For a girl.
A few years ago, my sister got me a big moon night light that goes through the cycles of the moon. I loved it and it still hangs on my wall. When...
Packing for the Pool with Whole Foods Market
Let’s face it. Living in Ohio, you can never really be sure what kind of weather we’ll have from day-to-day. So, when you wake up to sunshine and warm temps, there’s no time to...
Sharing My Secret: A Personal Story of Being Pro-Active with Postpartum
Let me tell you a secret.
I’m about to be vulnerable and share a secret about myself that not many people know. As you read about this secret, so do some of my family members and...
The Flowy Shirt Phenomenon: Responding to “Are you pregnant?” When You’re Not
I was about 25 years old and working as a college admission counselor. This meant spending lots of time in high schools. Late in the fall, I spent a whole day in a single...
St. Patrick’s Day as an Irish Dance Kid
In my family, St. Patrick’s Day was as big as Thanksgiving!
Because of this, I’ve always loved the holiday. In addition to it being a big part of my life as I was growing...
Parental Leave: Be Your Own Advocate
Fighting for your parental leave is one of your first, and most important, opportunities to advocate for your baby.
Out of 41 nations, the United States is the only one that does not mandate...