Amy Price
Amy is on her second round of living in Toledo! She lived in Holland several years ago, worked in Bowling Green, and then moved to Akron. She and her husband now live in Waterville with their two daughters. She believes in love over fear, coffee over tea, and Backstreet Boys over *NSYNC. You can read more of her writing at AmyPriceWrites.com.
To the Mom Who Didn’t Plan to Stay Home
To the mom who never planned to stay at home...I see you.
To the mom who wanted to be a mom, but wanted her career too...I see you.
To the mom who wakes up, changes diapers,...
Five Fun Pumpkin Activities for Kids
I love fall. I love pumpkins. But I hate, hate, hate carving pumpkins. Sharp knives, lots of goop, and one kid with sensory issues? No thanks! But what else is there to do with...
The One Where Ross Geller Gave Me Parenting Advice
Did you watch the Friends Reunion special on HBOMax?? I did. As a geriatric millenial (yep, it's a thing), I have watched every Friends episode--three times at least. I had the DVD box set. ...
Five Follows If You Have Kids Under Five
What are your "must-follow" Instagram accounts for parents? "Oh my gosh, you have to follow _______, they have changed my life!" Which Instagrammer are you constantly telling other parents about? I've got two kids...
I’m Done Apologizing
Recently my daughter and I went over to a neighbor's house for a backyard playdate. My daughter announced upon arrival that she needed to use the bathroom (of course), so our host invited us...
Ask an OB: Should I Get the Vaccine?
Let me set the stage, dear reader: It’s January 2021 and two vaccines for the COVID-19 virus have been developed and are being distributed. I am so ready for life to be back to...
Unpopular Opinion: We Don’t Do Valentines Day
My husband and I first started dating in February of 2007. Valentine's Day plus brand new relationship? That's a recipe for disaster. Add in a weeklong snowstorm? Doomed. He picked me up at my...
The Grass Isn’t Greener On The Other Side
Sweet Mama, the grass isn’t greener on the other side.
I know it looks that way.
Sometimes it’s literally your neighbor’s yard that’s greener. Beautiful landscaping, gorgeous roses blooming, a giant playset that isn’t sunbleached or...
Happy Birthday Mickey & Minnie!
Whether you were raised on the old school Mickey Mouse Clubhouse (heyy pre-teen Justin Timberlake) or your toddler goes nuts for the Hot Dog Dance on Disney Jr, it’s hard to avoid the Mouse. ...
How To Start A Blog in Twenty-Nine Easy Steps
While feeding the baby at midnight, decide to start a blog. You have a voice! You have things to say!
Forget.
Remember again the next week. Type reminder into phone: start blog.
Google...