Adventures in Motherhood

About Adventures in Motherhood

Miami Valley moms dish about the wonderful, often humorous and always challenging role of being a mother including: families, kids, babies, pregnancy and things to do with kids in the Dayton and Springfield area.

Lucy Baker (a copy editor at the Dayton Daily News) is a mom of three.

Darci Jordan (a columnist for the Dayton Daily News and Springfield News-Sun) is the mom of two boys with a girl on the way

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Helpful tips

July 16, 2011

• Caring for a parent? Share your tips

April 30, 2011

• Mother's Day gifts that make you feel younger!

April 21, 2011

• Crockpot chronicles: 3 ways to fix chicken

April 8, 2011

• Easter basket surprises and a Wubbzy sweepstakes

April 1, 2011

• 3 quick and healthy fish dishes

March 12, 2011

• New first-aid products, and a safer scarf for kids

March 3, 2011

• Easy fruit crisp recipe, healthy eating tips

February 24, 2011

• Flashing timer toothbrushes perfect for little teeth

February 8, 2011

• How to get your kids to wash their hands longer

January 27, 2011

• Coupon codes for your valentine

January 21, 2011

• Sweet treats for valentines or anytime

December 24, 2010

• Last-minute treats: Simple snowman cupcakes

December 17, 2010

• How to avoid bedbugs and stinky teens: product reviews

November 24, 2010

• Last-minute Turkey Day cookies, super-fun centerpiece

November 18, 2010

• Distinctive Gift Guide: Poo-Pourri, fruit-fly traps, flameless candles and more

November 5, 2010

• Put old campaign signs to good use

October 30, 2010

• Last-minute Halloween treats!

October 9, 2010

• Halloween tips! IHOP specials, costume deals and candy avoidance

September 25, 2010

• Yummy, healthy after-school snacks

August 21, 2010

• Back-to-school bargains

August 18, 2010

• 2 kids in the ER: Life is never dull

August 5, 2010

• Are Silly Bandz just plain silly? Find out at Aug. 7 trading party

July 22, 2010

• Crazy Hair Day: My daughter, the unicorn

July 2, 2010

• Vacationing with other families: Tips to make your trip work

June 12, 2010

• Cute cupcakes for Father's Day

April 30, 2010

• Game Night recommendations

March 12, 2010

• VeggieTales CD offer and other favorite kids' music

February 27, 2010

• What to do with all those Easter eggs

February 12, 2010

• 4 fast, no-fail chocolate recipes for your valentine

February 4, 2010

• What is YOUR snow dance?

January 1, 2010

• Healthy new year's resolutions for kids, parents

December 25, 2009

• Tips for Holiday Tipping

December 18, 2009

• Great deals on holiday photo cards: It's not too late!

December 11, 2009

• Amazing cakes: Photo of the Week

November 20, 2009

• Pulling the Santa card: Be good or else!

November 11, 2009

• 10% off at MattelShop.com -- Nov. 11 only!

October 28, 2009

• Help your child make friends

October 16, 2009

• Halloween fun in your neighborhood!

October 10, 2009

• DIY Halloween costumes: Fun with a box

September 4, 2009

• Renaissance Fest: How to go

August 14, 2009

• Teach your kids to cook

July 10, 2009

• How would you answer this child's question?

July 2, 2009

• Great deals: $5 pizza, free DVD rentals, swimsuits that last!

June 17, 2009

• Father's Day: What's on your gift list?

May 29, 2009

• What to pack in your pool bag

May 15, 2009

• How 'child-proof' are your pill bottles?

April 10, 2009

• Printable bunny masks and basket help

April 7, 2009

• Motherhood: Don't turn a blind eye to child abuse

March 27, 2009

• Make shopping with a child less of a chore

February 17, 2009

• Trimming toe nails no longer a feat to overcome

February 13, 2009

• Caldecott and Newbery winners for Valentine's Day

February 7, 2009

• Who else wants free doughnuts?

January 20, 2009

• Do you cut your child's hair?

January 12, 2009

• Hot trends for 2009 in the parenting world

December 30, 2008

• How I saved my son from choking

December 17, 2008

• Quick and easy teacher gifts

December 12, 2008

• 'Nutcracker' at the Schuster: How to go

December 9, 2008

• Advent calendars: counting down the days

October 28, 2008

• Sick kids: When to send 'em to school and when to keep 'em home?

October 21, 2008

• 13 recession friendly toys

September 24, 2008

• Belated postcard from France

September 19, 2008

• How to potty train in 3 years or less

September 10, 2008

• Healthy snacks for kids (and adults, too!)

August 19, 2008

• 5 ways to save money on school supplies

July 23, 2008

• Restaurants that really cater to kids

July 16, 2008

• Are you a lonely mom?

July 3, 2008

• Help in surviving those long car rides

June 23, 2008

• Got cute kids? Tips for perfect picture-taking

June 16, 2008

• What age is right for a cell phone?

June 3, 2008

• Secrets to a happy family road trip