Marisa Mcleod
Marisa McLeod is a lifelong NW Ohio resident currently living in Waterville. She’s a wife and mom of four. She loves all things Disney, Golden Girls, and buffalo plaid. You can follow along with her adventures on Instagram at @risasue040582.
Easy Home Remodeling Project Tips
My house is a very, very fine house.
It is on a quiet street in a pretty neighborhood. We are in a great school district and have some pretty fantastic neighbors.
I have no desire to...
5 Best Fall Hikes in Northwest Ohio
Fall is my favorite time of year.
I love the crisp cool morning air, the falling leaves, and yes, all things pumpkin spice. Fall is also an amazing time to get outdoors, enjoy some beautiful...
Talking to Your Kids About Grief
My husband Josh's grandmother recently passed away.
She had been sick in recent months, but her passing was still relatively sudden. It was hard and painful for a variety of reasons. We were lucky to...
Keep Calm! It’ll ‘Bee’ Okay!
Warm weather season is here again in Ohio.
There are so many things I love about it-- longer days, the kids playing outside, flowers blooming, pool time, and a slower pace of life.
But there is...
I Get It Now
Dear Mom,
I get it now.
I understand a lot of why you did and said what you did while I was growing up.
It makes sense why you do and say a lot of what you...
Advocate Like a Mother
Go ahead and call me a Mama Bear because I am that Mom.
There is not a day that has gone by in my life as a mother that I haven't cheered on or supported...
From the Heart of A Special Needs Mama
Last week my four-year-old son had a meltdown at school pick-up.
It was not an epic meltdown by any means -- especially not for a child on the Autism spectrum.
So, what was it that caused...
National Spouses Day
Am I the only one who just learned that National Spouses Day is a thing?
If you already knew it existed, kudos to you. If you are like me and only recently found out about...
Making the Magic of Christmas
"Christmas was on its way. Lovely, glorious, beautiful Christmas, upon which the entire kid year revolved" - Ralphie Parker in A Christmas Story
I don't know about you, but I love Christmas and the entire...
I Will Remember for You
Esther Caroline is one of my heroes.
Esther Caroline was Anthony's wife, Mary and Jamie's mother, Tom, Bill, John, and my grandmother. She thought we hung the moon and stars and we let her. She...