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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.

When Life Changes: How to Navigate Family Challenges with Confidence

When family problems arise, they rarely give you time to prepare. Emotions run high. Details pile up. And suddenly, you’re expected to make serious decisions in the middle of personal stress. That’s exactly when people feel overwhelmed. But the truth is, how you respond in those early stages makes all the difference. Some situations call …

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Team-Building in Paris vs. Marrakesh: Which Offers the Bigger Culture Shock?

Team-building retreats are supposed to shake things up—but there’s shaking things up with a croissant in hand, and then there’s bargaining for spices in a language you don’t speak while your coworkers ride camels in the background. Paris and Marrakesh both deliver on memorable experiences, but for wildly different reasons. One is curated and composed. …

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