featured-bloggers

the little things - Katie Scheper

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 02:21:39 +0100

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.

"Doin' the Working Mom Thing" - Meet April Sluder

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 18:51:18 +0100

"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 April's blog makes you feel like you're not alone (her posts on dealing with sick children sound so familiar). I hope you'll take the time to head on over to April's blog, I know you'll enjoy it just as much as I do.

April is also a contributor to Family Friendly Cincinnati and you can also find her on Facebook and Twitter.

Meet Karen Eborall from Princess Poodle Puss

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 14:20:54 +0100

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.

Phyllis McCarthy - Cincy Health Coach

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 02:53:49 +0100

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 holistic approach to health & wellness. You can also sign up for her newsletter for healthy tips.

I enjoyed Phyllis's recent article, The Not-So-Happy Meal from Healthy Alter Ego. It made me think twice about doing the easy drive-through option that I know I've done one too many times. I then read 7 Reasons to Drive past McDonald's and it really got me thinking.

You can also connect with Phyllis on Twitter , Facebook and LinkedIn.

Kandi Barnes - Mommy Confessions Blog

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 02:18:19 +0100

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".

Kandi has three kids under the age of five and Andrea has four kids under the age of 6 (egads, I can hardly keep up with my two). I don't know how these two ladies fit it all in, but they do and they have a sense of humor to boot. I enjoy reading their posts and since I'm now signed up on their email list, I get any new posts ASAP. I always look forward to reading what they've been up to.

You can also find Kandi & Andrea on Twitter.

Saving Money with Nickels & Dimes!

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 23:41:31 +0100

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.com as well as Family Friendly Cincinnati and she works during the day in accounting. Wowza! Becky's also a mom, wife and an obvious go-getter.

Becky's got a wealth of savings (is that a conundrum?) on her site but weekly she always features the following:

SUNDAY Shared deals / matchups linky
MONDAY Kroger and Meijer match-ups will be posted
WEDNESDAY Want to Win Wednesday linky
FRIDAY Last chance for FREEBIES!
EVERYDAY Misc online / store finds

Now, don't just take my word for it, Becky's got quite a following on facebook as well as twitter and the fans keep coming. I love her tag line, "Don't allow yourself to be nickel and dimed any longer!" I'm going to hop on that bandwagon for sure!

We'll be adding Becky to our discount/deal page so the great savings will only be a click away. Thank you Becky!

Amy In Ohio

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 02:16:06 +0100

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 because I need an outlet to bitch about the state of this country and the upcoming election and my husband refuses to be said outlet. I’d also like to prove once and for all to that husband, that I’m a funny person – he refuses to believe me. He does a lot of refusing come to think of it." lol - I can relate to that.

You can also find Amy posting on Twitter and writing for Family Friendly Cincinnati (she's a co-founder).

February Featured Blogger - Susan Wenner Jackson

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:58:37 +0100

Working Moms Against Guilt

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 us in our ongoing struggle to resist the guilt and embrace the journey." from WMAG.

Susan Wenner Jackson is a writer and blogger (Working Moms Against Guilt, Ohio Moms Blog and Family Friendly Cincinnati) who was born and raised in Cincinnati (West Chester area). She is the mother of a preschooler daughter and infant son. Previously, she spent time writing and editing at dunnhumbyUSA and as a copy director at Bridge Worldwide. She was also a magazine editor and newspaper reporter. Susan got a master's degree at Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism, and a bachelor's degree in journalism at Miami University.

Find Susan on Twitter, LinkedIn and on her freelance writing business site: SusanWennerJackson.com.