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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.

Direct Energy Savings is Teaching My Family to #LiveBrighter Indoors & Outdoors

Spending time with family is one way we #LiveBrighter around here. We love doing things together and I know my readers do too. Here are some family activities we do together to make life a little brighter. Earn how we Live Brighter with our family indoors and outdoors thanks to Direct Energy Savings. Going to …

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Wholesome Snacking Made Better With Yoplait® Yogurt

Our summer is starting to wind down, sadly. Many days were spent wondering if it would ever stop raining, and it really put a damper on things around here. We weren’t able to swim as much, or go for as many walks, or visit nature center’s as much. It wasn’t a complete wash though, we …

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Come See Krylon At The 127 Yard Sale – The World’s Longest Yard Sale!

Have you heard of this?! There’s a super long yard sale – like 690 miles long – that passes just MILES from me and guess what? I’m headed to Cincinnati on August 8th to hang out with Krylon, the main sponsor, of the 127 Yard Sale! The yard sale route on 127 goes through Alabama, …

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25 Bubble Wrap Crafts and Activities Kids Will Love

I have always loved bubble wrap and it’s “soothing” qualities. Forget about it being a great packing material, it’s fun little “pop pop pop” is such a stress reliever. Those “air pillows” that some will ship items in are just no fun compared to the classic bubble wrap. So whether you have a stash of …

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Frozen Banana Caramel Yogurt Pops with Yoplait® Greek 100 Yogurt

There’s something magical about placing a few simple and easy to find ingredients into a frozen pop mold, waiting overnight, and then sliding out a delicious and creamy frozen treat. Making your own frozen yogurt pops lets you add so much more than when you just unwrap plastic packaging! These frozen yogurt pops star Yoplait® Greek …

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