The Magic Hour

The Magic Hour

A few months back, I attended a homeschool convention in Cincinnati. It was my third time attending, and just like the times before, I came away rejuvenated, refreshed, relaxed, and re-inspired. However, unlike the times before, I chose my workshops more carefully than I had 

Clifton Mill: A Historic Display of Lights

Clifton Mill: A Historic Display of Lights

Recently, my family and I had the opportunity to visit Ohio’s Historic Clifton Mill at Christmastime. They were truly magical! I’m a sucker for a nice covered bridge, and a historic setting, and Christmas lights, and let’s say this place did not disappoint! The Clifton 

How To Start Your Own Christmas Traditions

How To Start Your Own Christmas Traditions

(And Why You Should!) My husband and I only had one Christmas together before we started our family, and Christmas #2 was spent in the hospital, as I had our first daughter on December 23! We navigated each Christmas a little differently than the year 

A 2020 Love Letter To My Fellow Mamas

A 2020 Love Letter To My Fellow Mamas

Dear Fellow Mamas, A few days ago, the kids and I made our way through the bank drive-up window. After finishing our transaction, we started to drive away when my 5 year old excitedly asked, “Did they give us any suckers?!” No, they did not, 

Family Flip House

Family Flip House

HGTV just called. Our new television show is in early production. Move over, Chip and Jo! All jokes aside, we just bought a flipper! It has been a few months since we started looking for the right property, and had a few setbacks, but we 

Why Create A Blog?

Why Create A Blog?

Woah. I’m here. I’m really here. Finally. Where am I, you ask? My first blog post! It’s only been 8 years in the making. Why did it take me 8 years to create this blog?! I could spew off a multitude of reasons, but they’re