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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.

Chocolate Coated Monster Eyes Spoons

I’m still a bit surprised that Halloween is here. The weather keeps flip-flopping between cool fall-like days and warm Indian Summer-like days. I do see the leaves starting to change colors, and pretty soon they will start to fall and making giant leaf piles will be a weekend activity to kids and dogs will enjoy. …

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Two Worlds in One – Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa

Our trip to St. Lucia seems like it was years ago when in reality it was just a couple of months ago. It’s hard to imagine the warm ocean breeze, the cocktails, and the beautiful beaches when we’ve just slid into cool, fall weather here in Ohio. Looking back at our trip, there’s so much …

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Cincinnati Gets a New Playground in Just 6 Hours

This post is brought to you by Let’s Play, an initiative by Dr Pepper Snapple Group that provides kids and families with the tools, places and inspiration to make active play a daily priority by building and improving playgrounds and donating sports equipment to groups in need. All opinions are my own. I had the very …

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Lance Crackers After School Snacks + Giveaway

I don’t think we’ve ever gone a day without someone wanting a snack. These kids are constantly growing and needing to keep themselves full and energized, so snacks are always on hand and in our pantry. I like to make sure we have a good variety so there’s something for everyone, and also keep our …

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