Tips and tricks
Because life is messy and you deserve a cheat sheet.
This blog is an accumulation of tips I’ve gathered and written up with a cutesy photo. Because who doesn’t like a good cheat sheet with a carefree toddler ready to take on the world as motivation? Much of this content is basic (and I’ve also sprinkled family stories throughout I want to remember) but if these tidbits of knowledge can help some else navigate the road of life a little easier, then by all means, move out of the way, stress! Let’s get to the good stuff.
Categories: Some of my favorite things
Playscapes
With swings hung from trees
Garden strolls
And dragging my family along
Cozy spaces
To inspire deep conversation
An excuse to party
With or without an occasion
Living in the moment
Because… life is unpredictable
Creating a story
That makes life magical
Good food
Made at home with company
Family
Traditions, legacies and stories
My home
Tips and Hidden Finds in Cincinnati
Finances
Budgeting & saving with aspirations towards FIRE
Art
Ceramics, photography, painting, printmaking, conservation and bookbinding
Parenting
Different requirements for every kiddo
Featured Posts
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Start Your Money Journey By Calculating Net Worth
Whether you’re rolling in ‘the legos’ or facing debt, it’s important to get a snapshot of your whole financial health by calculating your net worth.
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Cincinnati Trail Running: Easy Hikes 3 to 6 Miles Long
Start your trail running journey here! This post is a table of contents, listing 10 different 3-5 mile trail runs in Cincinnati. From here, click on links to read in-depth about each trail or race.
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Savings that makes you money: High Yield Savings Account (HYSA)
For those of you researching high yield savings accounts, I thought I’d pass along my “two cents” from the little bit of research I did in 2023. Disclaimer: These are the BASICS. I didn’t know all this myself a few years ago and wished someone would have told me…! What’s a HYSA? High Yield Savings…
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How to Find Pawpaw Fruit in Ohio
Even though pawpaws are locally grown in Ohio, they are surprisingly difficult to come by! If you’re a non-local like me, you might be wondering, if pawpaws are native to the region, why can’t you just buy one in a grocery store? This is because the fruit must ripen on the tree, and once the…
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Shawnee Lookout: 3 Mile Trail Run
This park and 5 mile archeological district is known locally for its scenic river views, ancient burial mounds, and being a good spot to find pawpaws (if you’re lucky enough to happen upon one at the right time of year when they’re ripe!). The area also has a mix of history to explore. While you’re…
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Caesar’s Creek Horseshoe Falls and Swinging Bridge Trail: 4.4 Mile Trail Run
An Ohio state park and lake approximately 50 minutes from Cincinnati with mountain bike trails, waterfalls, and a swinging rope bridge. It even has a dog friendly beach. (See also https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/ohio/6-swinging-bridge-trails-in-ohio-that-offer-the-perfect-amount-of-adventure/ for more rope bridge excursion ideas in Ohio) Location: Waynesville, Ohio The Flat Fork Ridge Recreation Area is where you’ll find the trailhead. This…