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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.

Three Good (and Free) Things that Your Kids Should Have a Lot Of

As parents, all we want is the best for our kids. We work hard to afford the things that they need for them to grow in a happy and healthy home, with maybe some of those things that we wished we had when we were little. As responsible adults, we know that we can’t blow …

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The Miracle of a Mom and Daughter Vacation

At the end of every cheer season are nationals – the BIG events that everyone looks forward to and spends hours and hours preparing for. This season, we ended things by going to Orlando! Unfortunately, the whole family couldn’t go but that was okay – we made the BEST of it by turning our big …

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Weekend Getaway at Castaway Bay in Sandusky, Ohio

Escaping reality is easy when you head to an indoor water park like Castaway Bay and hide out in the wave pool or lounge in a chair while the kids hit the slides over and over. An indoor water park is a great weekend getaway, especially if it’s not warm enough for the outdoor pool …

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What To Do If You Get Injured While Travelling

Getting injured when you’re traveling can be a real nightmare. You’re in an unfamiliar country where you don’t understand the healthcare system so getting treatment can be difficult. It will completely ruin the trip if you’re not careful and you might have trouble getting home as well. But these are all worst case scenarios that …

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