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Off Topic Mom

A mommy blog for babes and pups.


  • November 7, 2022

    How to Visit Holden Arboretum in Ohio With Kids

    How to Visit Holden Arboretum in Ohio With Kids

    Holden Arboretum in Ohio is a great place to visit with kids. There’s lots to see, plenty of fun to be had, and it’s in a beautiful outdoor park.

  • October 14, 2022

    Bored Toddler? Try This Easy Science Experiment at Home

    Bored Toddler? Try This Easy Science Experiment at Home

    It can be pretty easy to run out of ideas of how to occupy your bored toddler. Here’s an easy science experiment that you can do with stuff around the house.

  • October 10, 2022

    This is the Best Felt Flower Headband Ever

    This is the Best Felt Flower Headband Ever

    When our baby was still being mistaken for a boy at 1 year old, we knew we had to do something. So we started using headbands and we definitely found the best.

  • October 3, 2022

    Why We Made Apple Picking a Family Tradition

    Why We Made Apple Picking a Family Tradition

    We’ve been picking apples every year for a few years now and we’re happy to make it a family tradition. But we’re not just doing it for the apples.

  • September 30, 2022

    My Baby Wants to Stop Nursing, But I’m Not Ready

    My Baby Wants to Stop Nursing, But I’m Not Ready

    My plan was to breastfeed my baby until he was a year and a half. Or at least a year. But he had other plans about nursing and I’m not ok with it.

  • September 26, 2022

    This Dog Birthday Cake is So Adorable and Affordable

    This Dog Birthday Cake is So Adorable and Affordable

    We have a tradition every year of getting our dog(s) a birthday cake. This year we tried a new baker on Etsy called Butters Barkery and here’s what we thought.

  • September 22, 2022

    An Easy Way to Design Wedding Invitations

    An Easy Way to Design Wedding Invitations

    Planning your wedding can be an overwhelming task. Make your life a little easier by designing your invitations and save the dates with ease on Basic Invite.

  • September 19, 2022

    My Advice to New Parents: Don’t Blink

    My Advice to New Parents: Don’t Blink

    The days may be slow, but the years slip away in a blink. Here are some tips to keep your memories of your children near and dear, even as they grow up.

  • September 12, 2022

    How to See if Your Baby is Ready for Camping

    How to See if Your Baby is Ready for Camping

    We wanted to try tent camping with our baby, but we weren’t sure if he was ready and didn’t want to have a bad experience. We found the perfect solution!

  • September 9, 2022

    My Thoughts on Our New Etsy Espresso Cups

    My Thoughts on Our New Etsy Espresso Cups

    Recently we got an espresso machine and I decided to track down some handmade espresso cups on Etsy that are gorgeous and functional.

  • September 2, 2022

    Super Simple Recipe for Dog Oreo Cookies

    Super Simple Recipe for Dog Oreo Cookies

    Want to make your own dog treats that look like Oreo cookies? This recipe is super simple and pups love it! Substitutions are available for sensitive stomachs.

  • August 29, 2022

    Anxiety Killed My Dog, Not Her Cancer

    Anxiety Killed My Dog, Not Her Cancer

    Babe came to us as a frightened stray dog. After seven years, she’d been relocated seven times and the anxiety from moving finally led to her death.

  • August 26, 2022

    Banana Bread with Peanut Butter Recipe

    Banana Bread with Peanut Butter Recipe

    Peanut butter bread can be dry and dense. Banana bread can be boring. Combine the two for the best of both worlds and it’s kid friendly!

  • August 22, 2022

    Visit Stowe, VT and Hike Mt. Mansfield with Kids

    Visit Stowe, VT and Hike Mt. Mansfield with Kids

    Travel tips for visiting Stowe, VT and hiking Mt. Mansfield with kids, including trail information, options for reaching the top, dining tips, photos, and more.

  • August 17, 2022

    It’s OK to Hate the Newborn Stage

    It’s OK to Hate the Newborn Stage

    Having a newborn is supposed to be joyful, full of bonding experiences. But the nonstop crying of newborns makes it almost impossible for the first months.

  • August 11, 2022

    What to Expect With IVF: Passion and Pain

    What to Expect With IVF: Passion and Pain

    The emotional rollercoaster of one couple’s IVF journey, as told from the hopeful mom-to-be. Needles, tests, never ending appointments all for one final test.

  • August 9, 2022

    Visit Watkins Glen, NY with Kids

    Visit Watkins Glen, NY with Kids

    Travel tips for visiting Watkins Glen, NY with kids, including where to stay, what to do, and what to eat – a photo rich mommy blog for traveling families.

  • August 7, 2022

    Traveling With Kids to The Adirondacks, NY

    Traveling With Kids to The Adirondacks, NY

    Tips for a family of 4 visiting the Adirondacks in New York. Where we stayed, what trails we hiked, what to expect and what to do when traveling with kids.

  • August 1, 2022

    Easy Fresh Blueberry Dog Biscuit Recipe

    Easy Fresh Blueberry Dog Biscuit Recipe

    Make your own healthy dog biscuits at home from scratch with fresh blueberries and watch your pups go wild for their new treats.

  • July 29, 2022

    How to Teach Empathy By Saving Ants

    How to Teach Empathy By Saving Ants

    In an effort to teach about empathy and kindness, I stop my kids from killing insects. I hope they grow into compassionate adults.

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