http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/mommy/ Two Dayton-area moms dish about the wonderful, often humorous and always challenging role of being a mother. Lucy Baker is a mom of three and Michelle Fong (editor of local mom-to-mom site 937/513moms.com) is a mom of two. en-us lbaker@coxohio.com 2008-07-02T19:06:33-05:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/mommy/entries/2008/07/02/new_splash_pad.html To the delight of dozens of area children, Oakwood celebrated the opening of a new splash pad and renovated play area at Orchardly Park on Wednesday, July 2. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was attended by a throng of hot, eager neighborhood... 5018403@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/mommy/ 2008-07-02T19:06:33-05:00 lbaker@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/mommy/entries/2008/07/02/are_gas_prices.html I don’t know about you, but with gas prices hovering around $4 a gallon, our family is spending a lot more time at home. Not that this is a bad thing. We opted against a vacation this year to save... 5015503@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/mommy/ 2008-07-02T18:28:27-05:00 mfong@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/mommy/entries/2008/06/23/got_cute_kids_t.html Let’s face it moms, we all think we have the cutest baby or kid in the world. In fact, I’m quite sure my two kids are the most adorable children to ever walk (or crawl) the face of this planet.... 4808003@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/mommy/ Helpful tips 2008-06-23T17:51:01-05:00 mfong@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/mommy/entries/2008/06/21/wiggles_coming.html Hey moms, dads, grandmas and grandpas — this could be a dream come true — or your worst nightmare depending on how you look at it. The Wiggles are coming to Ohio. That’s right. Your four favorite (or not so... 4769803@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/mommy/ Things to Do 2008-06-21T09:55:51-05:00 mfong@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/mommy/entries/2008/06/20/im_raising_a_bu.html My almost 4-year-old daughter has suddenly decided she’s the boss — especially when it comes to ordering around her 6 1/2-year-old cousin. For years, Sophie and her cousin have been best playmates. They typically get together several days a week... 4744903@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/mommy/ Mommy confessions 2008-06-20T08:17:12-05:00 mfong@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/mommy/entries/2008/06/16/what_age_is_rig.html So I’m caving — but just a little bit — on buying a cell phone for my 12-year-old son. We had set 13 as the “golden age of the cell phone,” but to tell you the truth, he did so... 4638703@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/mommy/ 2008-06-16T14:27:30-05:00 lbaker@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/mommy/entries/2008/06/15/three_things_to_1.html Summer’s here. The kids are home, and chances are they’re already tired of riding their bikes, swinging on the swingset or splashing in that wading pool. If you’re looking for a bit of variety, check out these three ideas for... 4575103@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/mommy/ Things to Do 2008-06-15T09:00:12-05:00 mfong@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/mommy/entries/2008/06/12/what_to_do_for_1.html I don’t know about you, but Father’s Day in my family usually consists of one of the following: A cookout high on protein and low on relaxation. The food is tasty and a manly dream, but the dads have to... 4575603@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/mommy/ Things to Do 2008-06-12T18:19:02-05:00 mfong@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/mommy/entries/2008/06/09/three_great_dea.html Who doesn’t love a great deal? Especially with gas and food prices so high these days, I thought I would try to scope out some deals for myself and then share them with you. Here are three deals I spotted... 4471303@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/mommy/ Great deals 2008-06-09T10:22:46-05:00 mfong@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/mommy/entries/2008/06/06/how_to_give_a_p.html What do you give the kid who has everything? Apparently, nothing! There’s a trend of parents requesting “no gifts” at their child’s birthday parties, according to Lisa Kothari, author and children’s party planner. She says, “A lot of Gen X... 4403303@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/mommy/ 2008-06-06T01:41:54-05:00 lbaker@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/mommy/entries/2008/06/04/the_inside_scoo.html Like ice cream? Even better, like free ice cream? Who doesn’t. If you’re up for a freebie, head to your favorite local Friendly’s restaurant on Saturday, June 7, from noon to 5 p.m. for an ice-cream giveaway. Friendly’s will dish... 4358603@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/mommy/ Great deals 2008-06-04T14:53:50-05:00 mfong@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/mommy/entries/2008/06/04/free_ice_cream.html I was in the Kettering Friendly’s today at Stroop and Shroyer and noticed a sign advertising free ice cream on Saturday, June 7 from noon to 5pm. I don’t have any more details yet, but it might be worth checking... 4333903@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/mommy/ Great deals 2008-06-04T08:00:00-05:00 mfong@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/mommy/entries/2008/06/03/secrets_to_a_ha.html Seems like everyone is pinching pennies these days. I don’t know about you, but we have no plans for a big vacation this year. But, we probably will do a couple weekend getaways, which means a lot of time in... 4334603@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/mommy/ Helpful tips 2008-06-03T18:22:36-05:00 mfong@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/mommy/entries/2008/05/30/my_3yearold_sai.html You never think it will happen to your child. You do your best to raise them right. But no matter how hard you try and how well you succeed 98 percent of the time, something like this happens and makes... 4221903@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/mommy/ Mommy confessions 2008-05-30T09:00:00-05:00 mfong@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/mommy/entries/2008/05/30/were_going_to_f.html In a mere 17 days, I will be jetting off with my two older kids (9 and 12) and a group of friends to spend two fun-filled (I hope) weeks in glorious France. We’ve got passports in hand (the kids’... 4230603@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/mommy/ 2008-05-30T02:08:50-05:00 lbaker@coxohio.com