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Stephanie

Stephanie
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Hiya Mamas! I'm Stephanie, mother of 2 little ladies, wife to a 6'4 IT guy, occupational therapist, small health business owner, Sinclair adjunct faculty member, avid UD flyer fan, and a contributor for this awesomely lovely blog! Welcome! After growing up in Beavercreek, I received my BA in Psychology and my Master of Occupational Therapy, both from Chatham College in Pittsburgh, PA. In essence, Im a city lover and a farm-girl all wrapped up in one. Against everything I could possibly control (insert - 'wanted to move far away') , I moved back to Ohio after grad school, started working as an OT, met my husband, and will never leave. Nope. Im 937 for life. I love roasted broccoli, smoothees, and sparkling water, with a side of dark roast coffee and almond milk creamer. My 'me time' consists of HIIT training, long walks, exploring local, trying new foods, and following a strict 'flip flops until the first snow' rule. I have either been pregnant or breastfeeding non stop since 2011 - so ask me anything about either one of those topics and I am sure I can give you some sort of (comical) insight. My heart is with serving others, and I have had the opportunity to serve on mission trips to Montana twice, and on occupational therapy mission trips to Guatemala twice. I am hoping when the littles get older (not that I am in a rush - stop growing already!) I can give more time to local organizations in need of volunteers. We love our new church, our new neighborhood park, and our new home, all which we acquired in the past year. Happy blog reading my friends!

The Creativity of Covering Up: Breastfeeding & Holiday Gatherings

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Tis the season. Gatherings. Work parties. Cookie exchanges. New Years Eve parties. Preschool parties. Middle School parties.  The list goes on. Add to that list the number of breastfeeding mamas attempting to attend these glorious...

Holiday Baby Series: Part 2 – Conquering the Holi-Birthday {Practical Tips Toward Sanity}

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It's me again. The advocate for all holiday-baby-mamas everywhere! Keep in mind friends, whether your baby is competing with Santa Claus, trick-or-treaters, Black Friday deals, reservations at restaurants on Valentine's day, or fireworks; there...

Holiday Baby: What NOT to Say to the Mama of a Holiday Baby {Part...

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Our family beat all the odds. Two bundles of joy, both with the exact same due date, but two years apart. OH, and did I mention that both exited the womb during the same...

Keeping Culture Close

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CULTURE : noun the customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or other social group. Many of us identify with the specifics of culture in different ways. There is no right or...

Why I Wish I Was Warned About…The Seasonal Closet Switch Out

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I had been preparing for weeks. Visually scanning the battlefield, brainstorming about how I may or may not be able to conquer the course, and eventually decided enough was enough. Tuesday was the day....

Flavorful {Fall Back} Fuss Free Feasts

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Fall back. Gah. If you are not aware, we fall back into the land of 5pm blackout come November 6. Yup. Set those clocks back an hour the night before to ensure you enjoy one...

Acknowledging the #momwins, While Drowning in #momfails.

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There we go. It is literally only 9am and so far I have... #1 lost my patience #2 argued with my 4 yr old about which bow to put in her hair #3  huffed while I loaded...

End of Summer Backyard Bucket List

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That's right. I said it. Those three dreaded words : END OF SUMMER. Right when we all just got used to our dull skin becoming exposed to the sun a tad more then usual,...

Building Confidence, One Stroke at a Time

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Disclosure: This post is sponsored, however we do not partner with businesses we do not feel bring value to our readers. Opinions expressed by this writer are 100% her own. Confidence. There is a difference between...

Mom’s Quick Guide to Using Pinterest

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Pinterest. That glorious word to some of us, the dreadful word to others, and the word of clueless-ness to many. Fear not mamas, I am here to provide you with a quick guide (note,...

Jumping, Twirling & Tutus – Why We Dance & Balance

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I grew up participating in multiple activities. I was a busy girl, exploring gymnastics, ballet and jazz in the 80s & 90s (yes. there was a lot of hairspray and timely perms utilized), followed...

Why I Need to Date My Mom-Self

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I cheated. Yup. I did it. Don't shame me or gasp at me - trust me - it was a heart wrenching decision. I had all intentions of staying true to my heart.  To stick...
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I Will Own My Mornings, By Owning My Evenings.

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Alas, I have returned. Some of you may remember my first post with DMB, nearly 7 months ago, titled I Will Own My Mornings, Even While I Constantly Fail. I vowed to not only continue...

Parenting & Home Buying / Selling – the Forgotten Connection

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Like a smack in my face, the last month has flown by. With it came the busiest and most joyous time of the year for so many of us. Personally, for our family, it...