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Mandi Welbaum

Hi, I’m Mandi, mom of three currently living in southwest Ohio. I’ve been blogging since 2008 and over the years have explored all sorts of topics to write about: parenting and family life, travel, food, and even a little DIY and crafting.

Want a Hobby That Feels Different? Learning Tubas Can Be Surprisingly Rewarding

Most hobbies follow a familiar pattern—easy to start, quick to pick up, and often just as quick to get boring. Whether it is scrolling through tutorials, trying out a new skill, or picking up something “trendy,” the excitement tends to fade once the initial curiosity wears off. That is why more people are starting to …

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The Connection Between Exterior Care And Overall Home Efficiency

Image Source A home may feel solid indoors while problems quietly build outside. In places like New Port Richey, FL, where humidity and heat push materials daily, exterior care becomes more than a visual concern. It becomes a performance issue – one that directly affects comfort and cost. There is often a this-should-not-be-happening-already kind of …

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A Modern Remedy: Why Quilting is the Hobby Everyone Needs in Their Lives Right Now

Picture – CC0 License If you feel like you’re in a world that rarely slows down, finding a hobby that genuinely helps you switch off can feel almost impossible. Constant notifications, endless doom scrolling, and a steady stream of global news talking about the worst-case scenarios constantly can mean that we’re all retreating into something …

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