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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.

You Sleep What You Eat: How Rest Impacts Dieting

Many of us are well aware how a good night’s sleep impacts our lifestyle. It’s no surprise in 2018 to learn that the right amount of Z’s affects health, fatigue, and body damage. With seven to nine hours a night, all three of these are in the black instead of dropping into the red. Sleep …

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How To Have A 100% Stress-Free Kid’s Birthday Party

I’m a birthday party freak. I LOVE to plan them. I love to go all out and do the food, the cake, the favors, the decorations, I just love all of it. What I don’t love though, is the stress and craziness and the “oh my god, what was I thinking?!” moments of planning a …

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How to Make the Most Out of Your Career Options as a Working Mom

Working moms often complain that they are unable to progress their career or make the right decision, due to their childcare commitments. However, thanks to the recent developments in internet and communication technology, it is now much easier to train for a new job, spot opportunities, and find more suitable career paths. In case you …

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6 Characteristics Of A Fantastic School Bus Driver

A career that often comes to mind for parents is the opportunity to be a school bus driver. In every single city, there are school buses waiting to take children from every area to school, so it’s going to be a job that doesn’t go out of fashion! There is a demand for qualified, bubbly …

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Vacation Doesn’t Have To Mean New Wardrobe, But You Might Want To Replace These Essentials

When it comes to getting away, the majority of us take efforts to save where we can. We book bargain hotels, opt for cheap flights, and even make do with hand luggage to avoid added costs. Vacations are expensive enough, without having to worry about extras. After you’ve forked out a fortune, even a small …

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You’ve Aced The Interview, Now Sell Yourself To Those New Colleagues

Personality plays a pretty major part in bagging a new job. During the interview process, you likely have to go so heavy on being the big persona that you’re fed up of hearing yourself speak after going for two or three positions. But, such is the nature of selling yourself. Most companies don’t want a …

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