Julia Whalen
Julia resides in Perrysburg with her husband, their three children (Ari (6), Annie (3), and Jonah (9 months)), and two cats (Godric and Cali). Her children are the most amazing, funny, lovable, and crazy little humans she’s ever met. Julia moved here from the Cleveland area right after college. Some of her favorite things about living in NW Ohio are being able to do legal U-Turns and going over 25 mph on a main road. When she is not fulfilling her Ravenclaw dreams of working as a STEM teacher or moming, Julia is most likely rewatching The Office or rereading Harry Potter for the billionth time. Her favorite places are Target, Starbucks, and Disney World. Feel free to follow on Instagram @jwhalen1
Supporting My Husband’s Hobby
Lately, my husband has taken up golf as a hobby. As far as hobbies go, he’s never really had a solid one. He plays guitar really well but hasn’t played much since we welcomed...
The Last Day of My Twenties
The big one. 3-0. The one that always seemed so “old” and the one that I have relentlessly teased my brother about since he turned 30. Thirty, flirty, and thriving? How about thirty, global...
From Adoptee to Mother
Once a year we celebrate National Adoption Day. Adoption can happen in many different ways. It can be an open or closed adoption, or it could be a foster to adopt situation. Families can...
Too Much TV: My Journey to Gain Control of the Remote
I grew up in a house where we watched a lot of television. My dad and brother liked sports and my mom was a fan of British comedies (Keeping Up Appearances). I was a...
5 Things I Wish Someone Told Me Before I Had My Baby
A few of my friends had babies before I did but they left out some serious bits of advice that I couldn’t believe they didn’t tell me. Here’s my advice for new mamas!
5. Birth...
Bowinkles | A Local 419 Gem
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One of my favorite things about living in northwest Ohio is exploring the local shops and restaurants. This week I had the opportunity to visit the cutest little boutique, Bowinkles, up...
When Babies and Bottles Don’t Mix
I spent a lot of time during my first pregnancy researching bottles. I planned to breastfeed but knew since I’d be returning to work that I’d need to introduce a bottle to my baby...