Creating, editing, updating and writing MasonMetu has been very rewarding for me emotionally, intellectually and creatively. I am thrilled when I get an email from a viewer saying they liked one of my blog posts or they used our monthly top picks calendar to find something fun to do for their family.
Having a wonderful network of family and friends initially got MasonMetu going but now, with the help of social media, MasonMetu, is able to reach even more viewers. There are so many other wonderful blogs and websites available that I wanted to do a monthly feature on some of them. Many of these are created by women who take the time to give us a sampling of their daily lives. There's a wide variety of blogs out there - humorous, informative, innovative, and more.
I thought I'd start the blogging recommendations with my new friends from Family Friendly Cincinnati. They've graciously accepted me as a contributor and they have some really great blogs that I'd love for you to see.
Happy Reading!
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August 31, 2010
 Katie and family!It is "the little things" that make it all worthwhile. Katie Scheper captures these moments in a heartfelt way. Sharing in her family joy becomes contagious and makes you want to stop by for a longer visit. Katie is a Mom of four (her youngest just turned 7 months and he's adorable). I also love that she features her daughter, Ella (better known as ella bella princess of Kentucky), and some of Ella's favorite things. Katie not only delightfully takes us along on some of her family adventures, but she's also a former preschool teacher so you know that she's creative. Keeping young kids engaged is a special talent and Katie is no slacker. She actually does crafts with her kiddos and bakes with them too (I need to jump on that bandwagon some day soon). I hope you'll stop by the little things and see Katie's wonderful blog. You'll also notice that it showcases some handmade cards. Katie has another website, Cards by Katie, where she sells her one of a kind hand crafted cards. They are unique and would make great gifts for teachers and friends. You can also find Katie contributing some great articles on Family Friendly Cincinnati - love her " Perfect Park" series and I always look forward to her kid friendly restaurant reviews.
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the little things - Katie Scheper
August 3, 2010
"Trying to fit it all into a 24 hour day".......April's tag line says it all and I'm sure many of us are in the same boat (at least I know I am). April has a great blog where she joyously writes about her two girls and more. Working (she's a social worker), being a Mom and wife gives April an endless array of material to blog about. April's oldest starts first grade this Fall, and her youngest is doing her baby thing - just look at her cherubic little face from her May 12th post. Reading Ap... Continue reading...
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April Sluder - Doin' the Working Mom Thing
July 1, 2010
Princess Poodle Puss - with a name like that, you definitely have to check out Karen Eborall's blog. She's a stay-at-home Mom of two, married for twenty years with lots of great things to share. She also has some great give aways (Monster Jam give away going on now) and I love reading her clever blogs. Check out her blog on Irons & Toasters Oh My and you will definitely relate. Karen is also a contributor to Family Friendly Cincinnati and you can follow her on twitter too. Continue reading...
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Princess Poodle Puss - Karen Eborall
June 1, 2010
If you need a jump start on getting healthy, then visit Cincy Health Coach and connect with its founder, Phyllis McCarthy. Phyllis is also a contributor to Family Friendly Cincinnati and Healthy Alter Ego. Phyllis is a Certified Health Counselor and attended the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. She's also a Mom to two young girls, and she understands the importance of healthy eating and incorporating this into your family's lifestyle. Click here to read more about Phyllis's unique holi... Continue reading...
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Phyllis McCarthy - Cincy Health Coach
April 30, 2010
 If you take a look at the Mommy Confessions Blog header, you know that there is bound to be some good things to read. Mommy bloggers have a never ending supply of material to write about. Mommy Confessions Blog has two great bloggers contributing. Kandi Barnes, a contributor for the fabulous Family Friendly Cincinnati (yes, I am biased) and her good friend, Andrea. They "write about anything and everything, but tend to focus more on our kids, lives and things that peak our Mommy interests"....
Posted by Kristin Goecke. Posted In :
Mommy Confessions Blog
March 29, 2010
If you want to start saving some dollars, then you really need to check out Becky Grizovic's blog, Nickels & Dimes. Becky's site is filled with money saving tips, coupons and much more. You can even sign up for her email newsletter and the savings will come right to your inbox and if you want coupons, Becky's got plenty of them for you to print. There's nothing more satisfying than cutting down that grocery bill. Not only does Becky have her own blog but she also contributes to cincysavers... Continue reading...
Posted by Kristin Goecke. Posted In :
Nickels & Dimes
March 1, 2010
 Amy's daughter, P
(with a big big cupcake).You really need to visit Amy In Ohio's blog. Her motto is "content, happy, loved"...... and she has lots of love for her 3 year old daughter, P. Amy's posts keep you coming back for more. She's got a great writing style and can make you laugh out loud or get a bit teary. Mostly she keeps you entertained. I love checking out her blog and seeing all her witty posts. What made her start blogging, Amy writes, "I've decided to start blogging mainly ... Continue reading...
Posted by Kristin Goecke. Posted In :
Amy In Ohio
February 6, 2010
Susan, along with three other Mom's ( Cara, Tela & Sara), started Working Moms Against Guilt. They have some great articles, tips, funny stories and they also feature some fantastic guest bloggers. "We're moms. We work all day, bring home the bacon, and fry it up in a pan. Oh, and while we're at it, we're raising young children, along with our spouses/partners. As any working mom knows, we often battle the big "G." Guilt creeps up on us when we least expect it. Join... Continue reading...
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Working Moms Against Guilt - Susan Wenner Jackson
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I love reading about some of our local residents and some of the interesting things they have done. Emiko Moore writes for the Western Star, The Pulse Journal and more and has some great feature articles. See some of these below.
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Mom, Blogger, Miscellaneous......
| Kristin J. Goecke |
| Mason, Ohio |
I've been happily married to Chris since 1995 and I'm currently a stay at home Mom to two girls, K & S and we have a chocolate lab, Bailey. I have a M.A. in Hearing & Speech Sciences from Ohio University (1994), a B.S. from O.U (1992), & I graduated from Middletown High School (1988). I have one older brother, and two younger brothers. We grew up in Jamestown and Olean, NY then moved to Middletown in 1986. I'm close to my parents,a.k.a Cici & Pee-Paw, and do lots of FOD's with them (see tab for more details). I enjoy reading, blogging, watching all my shows and spending time with friends and family.
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