Ashley Bell

Ashley Bell
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Ashley lives in the Shaler area with her husband, Evan, and her three children, Gideon, Phoebe, and Ezra (and four chickens). Ashley is a homeschool mom, a newbie suburban homesteader, enjoys arts and crafting when time permits, and is a member of Church at the Heights in Gibsonia.

How to do 1,000 Hours Outside in Pittsburgh

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It's pretty likely that you've heard of the 1,000 Hours Outside challenge. In case not, let me give you a little summary. The challenge is based on the book 1,000 Hours Outside- Prioritize Nature, Reclaim...

Homemade Immune-Boosting Gummies your Kids will Love!

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Sadly, cold and flu season is upon us. While I don't think we can avoid sickness completely, (especially with young children in the house) I do believe in trying to boost our immune systems...

Winter Family Bucket List

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Raise your hand (not really, 'cause I can't see it) if you had snowsuits and sleds ready for your kids last year and were disappointed that we barely got any snow! Me! Whether we get...

Why I Let my Kids Play Games Beyond Their Age

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You can learn a lot about parenting from books, blogs (*wink, wink), professionals, and more. Some of parenting, though, is learning by experience or, sometimes, by sheer accident. This is one of those stories....

How to Prepare a Child for Storms

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Spring has sprung here in Pittsburgh! It's exciting to have warmer weather and more daylight, but spring also typically brings in some storms. For young children, storms can be scary. This is mostly because...

In + Around Pittsburgh Kraynak’s Easter Bunny Lane

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Over the years, I've heard so much about Kraynak's. There are ads all over Facebook boasting a special display at Christmas and Easter time and it has always looked so fun for kids! My...

Grocery Store Comparisons

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As everyone is horribly aware, the prices of groceries have gone up. I am a pretty avid Costco and Aldi shopper. I like to go to Costco first and get meats, pantry items, and...

Words that Inspired Me as a Mother

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I recently found this story in my journal and thought it was worth sharing with the moms of Pittsburgh! This happened when my oldest child was a baby. He's now almost five years old!   In...

5 Gifts NOT to Buy for Young Children

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  There are a lot of great idea lists out there telling you what gifts to get kids for Christmas (or birthdays, etc.). However, I haven't seen many lists that tell you what NOT to...

Tips for Working From Home with Kids

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Whether you work in the corporate world, the small business world, or anything in between, it's likely you've had some experience working from home by now (thank you 2020). Some people, like myself, love...