As a relationship evolves oftentimes so do our “Date Nights.” From the high of romantic & adventurous that could compare to any episode of The Bachelor, to stuck-in-a-rut & cheap…or even worse, non existent! Don’t worry…you have company no matter where on that evolution scale you may reside. What makes the Miami Valley so very (am […]
At DMB we take pride in sharing all the great things to do in & around Dayton…the holiday’s are no exception! In addition to our {FREE} Holiday Events Guide :: which gives you plenty of events that are absolutely free, we have rolled out the red carpet for this inclusive list of Holiday Fun for […]
Dayton knows how to celebrate the holidays. So much that we had to create TWO Holiday Events Guides. This guide breaks out the FREE holiday events in Dayton, so that you can start planning your holiday fun, today! Christmas at Austin Landing When: Saturday, Nov. 14 from noon until 8:00 pm and Sunday, Nov. […]
Tell me a story! Can you read it, AGAIN! ?! I think you skipped a page! Reading is such a magical experience for children of all ages. But sometimes, mama needs a break from that Hungry Caterpillar! You are in luck, there are many opportunities for your children to share their love of books, and […]
Love the ‘idea’ of throwing a fabulous Pinterest inspired birthday party but you cringe a bit at the time, energy and money it’d take to pull it off? We love birthdays, we love celebrations…but sometimes it’s easier and more fun for the kiddos to outsource! So, we set out to compile a list of places that […]
My blogosphere musings have been lacking the last 2 months. A lot of other things have been lacking the last few months as well. Quality time with my family and friends, my patience (where did that go?), my self-care (haircut…don’t know how long its been and eyebrows – yikes), my wardrobe (atrocious), my reading (none), […]
Mom’s Sales can be a great way to control your budget when you are providing a wardrobe for children who are growing faster than they can wear out their clothes. Think of a cross between a consignment shop & a garage sale, and you’ll have a Mom’s sale. There may be some variations among organizations who […]
Recently, I worked with a group of 5 other Moms to have a freezer meal swap. The basic idea is that you make multiples of the same meal and swap with other moms. Its easier (and sometimes more cost effective) to prep the same meal multiple times than it is to prep different meals. I […]
Back to school supply lists are everywhere. 2 glue sticks, 2 highlighters, pencils, NO MARKERS (why such hatred for markers these days?), hand sanitizer, etc. We become obsessed with purchasing the items from our lists. We make sure they have the perfect backpack, the perfect lunchbox, and the ever coveted back to school shoes. Upon […]
I return home, after my Saturday morning hour of solo sweat, to my little sweet humans running laps around my ankles and my husband sipping his coffee on the couch. Soon thereafter I hear, “mama, I wanna go to the market!” Oh yes. Those ever so familiar 7 words coming from the sweet lips of my […]
Post Weaning Depression This is a much lesser known or talked about issue than post-partum depression. In fact, the DSM-IV doesn’t distinguish the two diagnoses, I suppose since it is for the most part the same physiology. Here’s what happens: Post-partum, there is a huge dip in the amount of oxytocin produced after the spike […]
15 Tips Your Lactation Consultant Failed to Tell You There are some amazing lactation consultants out there, no doubt. However, your time in the hospital is limited and post-discharge consults are great but typically only happen when someone is desperate. Here are some specifics I wish my lactation peeps would have made clear. **Note – […]
There has never been a better time to be your own boss – especially for mamas!!! Mompreneur (noun): The umbrella term for women who are both moms and entrepreneurs/biz owners/side hustlers/etc. I just call these ladies badasses. If you’ve got the guts and you’ve got the ideas – GO FOR IT. Here are some classifications […]
So the weather outside has been amazing this week! Finally, we have some “real” summer weather! Great news is that the weather looks to be awesome through Sunday…before the rain visits us AGAIN! Let’s get on to our recommendations…Have an awesome weekend friends! HIT THE POOL | Dayton This is our #1 pick, because…to be frank…we haven’t had […]
