As much as we like to complain in Ohio about the weather, you have to admit that last night’s ice/snow storm really left a blanket of beauty on the gray landscape. I am ready for Spring, ready to get outside with my kids, ready to start my vegetable and flower gardens, just ready to feel [...]
What the Tooth Fairy Leaves
February 7, 2011 By
The Tooth Fairy has been around since as early as 1900 although not in our home until right on my son’s 6th birthday! What an exciting birthday present! Elijah had been wiggling his tooth for about 3 weeks before it finally decided to come out. He was running upstairs to brush his teeth after eating [...]
How do you grow a boy’s hair long for popular longer hair styles?
January 13, 2011 By
I’m totally new at this and seeking advice from moms with boys growing their hair long. I have always kept Elijah’s hair short and spiky in the Summer, and more of a little boy’s hair cut during Winter. Last year my son was in preschool and he wanted long hair. We grew out his traditional [...]
2011 Mom Blogging Trends
January 2, 2011 By
Although AkronOhioMoms.com has been around for a number of years, 2010 saw it flourish and really take off. Besides the countless hours put into it, I credit the rise of social media, the LIKE button, and some well thought out SEO activities. But 2011 is going to be different – and not just for me [...]
Final days to enter to win $5,000 and vote for Cindy Orley, Pillsbury Finalist
December 20, 2010 By
Many, many thanks for voting for me in the Pillsbury Crescent Cook contest. I’m currently still in 1st place, however my toughest opponent is gaining fast, so every single vote counts! It’s been a long and exciting journey since it was announced on September 1st that I am one of four finalist in the country [...]
Cindy Orley is in Everyday with Rachel Ray December Issue
November 18, 2010 By
What is a blog for but to share personal news and excitement!? I’ve gotta share some exciting news. My picture is in the December/January issue of Everyday with Rachel Ray. It is the Pillsbury’s ad for their MyCrescentWow contest, but still, my recipe and picture is on page 21 and I’m so excited! I’m [...]
First Day of Snow Fun
November 6, 2010 By
Last night, my son could hardly fall asleep because it was snowing. He even opened his window to see it better, letting in all of the cold air! I was in the office when he ran in to tell me about the snow and that he opened his window. I told him it was exciting [...]
Chocolate Cheesecake Bars Recipe Competing in Pillsbury Cook Finals
November 1, 2010 By
As you may know, I am one of 4 finalist in the Pillsbury Cook Contest. My first recipe was an easy dinner recipe for Perfect Potato Pockets. Today, they unveiled my holiday entertaining recipe for decadent Chocolate Cheesecake Bars! You have to try this simple recipe that any one can make and everyone will love! [...]
Akron Dirt is good for kids… and Mud is Fun!
September 18, 2010 By
Summer is over and it was time to put away the kids splash pool. We had the ground prepared as a flat, dirt surface. Now, it is a muddy mess. Once my kids saw the mud, it was all over! All over them! Is playing in mud or dirt good for kids? Before posting this, [...]
Cindy Orley is in Everyday with Rachel Ray Magazine!
September 14, 2010 By
Finally, I got my hands on a copy of October’s edition of Everyday with Rachel Ray! For 2 weeks now, I’ve had people calling and emailing me telling me that I’m on page 22, yet I could get my hands on a copy until now. I’m super excited! Everyday with Rachel Ray is just an [...]
Fun ways for kids to develop their gross motor skills
August 28, 2010 By
As a parent, we want our kids to be strong, confident, and happy. One very important skill set that young kids need to develop is their Gross Motor Skills. (Gross Motor Skills is all about the the movement and development of the large muscles of the body.) Babies start developing their gross motor skills as [...]
Backyard Spring Picnic and the Bad Aliens!
June 4, 2010 By
Thanks to everyone who made it to our Backyard Discovery Spring Picnic! The weather threatened us with rain and hail just hours before the party but for those that made it, we had a super fun time! When you get 10 kids together ages 3 – 10, it’s hard to tell what you will have. [...]
Take your kids outside so they can sleep at night
May 4, 2010 By
In March, we moved out of the city and into the ‘country’ next to the Cuyahoga Valley National Park to be close to nature. My husband and I love hiking new trails and just generally being outdoors. When Elijah was born, I read an article about how to straighten out newborn’s internal clock to be [...]
My Moving Story: Entry 3
March 9, 2010 By
Moving to the country with the beautiful scenery, peaceful quiet, and lots of space for the kids to run and explore is why we moved from the suburbia. This is a good move for us, however it is not without inconveniences. The day that we signed our papers, last Tuesday, we tried to get settled [...]
My Moving Story: Part 2
March 5, 2010 By
Well, life has changed plenty since I wrote the last entry on my moving story. We were getting nowhere with the short sale home so my hubby and I decided to hop online to see what else was out there. We found an interesting house with a great piece of land and nice square footage. [...]
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