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Ashley Ziegler

Ashley Ziegler is a Lifestyle writer at Romper, where she covers relationships, pregnancy, motherhood, mental and physical health, toddler life, and surviving the baby stage. She also scours the internet to find the best deals and must-have products. Ashley’s work has appeared on websites including InspireMore, Femestella, Mable + Moxie, VeryWellFamily, Moms, BabyGaga, and more. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Communication from Purdue University and her Master’s Degree in Management from Indiana Wesleyan University. After growing up in the Hoosier state, Ashley relocated to North Carolina where she now lives with her husband, Spencer, and two little girls, Eva and Indy. In her rare spare time, you can typically find her at a hot yoga class, finding inexpensive ways to decorate her house (she always has a can of gold spray paint ready for a DIY upgrade), or strolling through every aisle of Target. You can see more of Ashley’s work at ashleyzieglerwriting.com and you can follow her life as a mom on Instagram @AshleyZiegler15.
These 15 Crock Pot Dinner Recipes Are Perfect For Busy Back-To-School Nights
Back-to-school means back to hectic weeknight meals: Between school pickup, work schedules, homework, and bath time, dinners throughout the week can be pure chaos. So, for those evenings when you know you'll be short on time, it's helpful to have…
By Ashley Ziegler
These 10 Montessori-Style Step Stools Will Help Make Your Tot More Independent
Toddlers and little kids love to help in the kitchen. Between that and needing to be lifted up to reach the sink to wash their hands 20 times a day, having a sturdy, safe step-stool in the house is a huge advantage. Montessori learning towers are…
By Ashley Ziegler
Here's What Experts Say About The Coronavirus Lingering On Your Pet's Fur
You take your dog on a walk and do your best to socially distance from neighbors on the street, but dogs being dogs, your pup finds its way to another person who excitedly welcomes it and gives it a few scratches and pets. It's all a very kind and…
By Ashley Ziegler
15 Cozy Bean Bag Chairs (As Low As $31) Your Kid Will Literally Live In
Anyone who had a bean bag chair as a kid knows how they conform to your body and make for the perfect lounging spot. That fact remains true today, and bean bag chairs for kids are ideal for relaxing while reading or doing some virtual schoolwork.…
By Ashley Ziegler
Disney Just Dropped New Holiday Ornaments & The Moana And Jasmine Ones Are Bound To Sell Out
The holidays have a way of sneaking up on you, so the earlier you can start planning, the better, right? So it's not at all too early to get extremely excited about Disney's 2020 Christmas ornaments, especially because 20 new ornaments have already…
By Ashley Ziegler
How To Prepare Your Toddler For The Coronavirus Test, According To Experts
Your toddler wakes up with a runny nose for the third day in a row and this time there's a low-grade fever to go with it. You know it's time to call the pediatrician, which will mean a trip to the office and, likely, a coronavirus test just to be…
By Ashley Ziegler
Can Kids Get A COVID Test That Isn't The Nasal Swab? It Depends, Experts Say
As research and knowledge surrounding the coronavirus has evolved, one thing has remained constant: the nasal swab test is unpleasant (to put it lightly). Adults have been vocal about how uncomfortable the experience is, so if your child is showing…
By Ashley Ziegler
6 Things To Consider Before Holding Your Kid Back A Grade This Year, According To Experts
Countless parents whose children started the last school year at the head of the class are now asking themselves a very unexpected question: Are their kids really ready to move up a grade this fall? The sudden shift to remote learning after the…
By Ashley Ziegler
RetailMeNot's Back-To-School Sale Includes 20% Cash Back On Clothes, Computers, & More
Just because school is shaping up to be a bit different this year doesn't mean your kid won't need supplies and clothes. In fact, a recent survey from RetailMeNot found that the average parent is planning to spend $532 shopping for school in 2020…
By Ashley Ziegler
Here's What To Do If You Don't Agree With Your Partner About School This Fall, According To Experts
When it comes to everyday parental disagreements about what kids are and are not allowed to do, it's not uncommon for one side to end up backing down just to break the tension. But those compromises aren't so easy to make when the issue at hand is…
By Ashley Ziegler
Funfetti Just Came Out With 2 New Mixes & One Of Them Is Chocolate Cake (!!)
It's time to give your banana bread pan a break and bust out your favorite cake and brownie-making supplies: Pillsbury's new Chocolate Funfetti Cake and Funfetti Blondie mixes are here for your baking (and eating) pleasure — and here you thought it…
By Ashley Ziegler
Here Are 18 Times 'Bluey' Was Basically Your Life As A Parent
Every now and then, a children's show comes around that parents can enjoy right alongside their little ones. Bluey is one of them. The show is silly for kids but some of the most relatable Bluey moments are for parents. From getting pulled into…
By Ashley Ziegler
5 Things To Do After Sex That Could Help You Get Pregnant
You've been following all the rules of good baby making. Taking your prenatal vitamin, check. Monitoring your Basal Body Temperature, check. Tracking ovulation, check. Regular sex at time of ovulation, double check! A lot of the process is out of…
By Autumn Jones and Ashley Ziegler
An Infectious Disease Expert Breaks Down What You Should Look For On A Hand Sanitizer Label
As the world continues to fight the spread of the coronavirus, having a bottle of hand sanitizer within reach at all times feels pretty commonplace. Demand for the product is still high, unsurprisingly, so finding any online or on the shelves at the…
By Ashley Ziegler
Worried Your Kids Will Be Spoiled After Quarantine? Here's What The Experts Say
At this point in the pandemic, your delivery person could probably see your name on a package and know where to take it without looking at the address. If you're like most parents, you've probably been clicking "add to cart" a bit more than usual…
By Ashley Ziegler
7 Fireworks Safety Tips For Kids Every Parent Should Know
With many local fireworks displays canceled this year, lots of families will likely be staging their own backyard pyrotechnic shows. Unfortunately, these amateur attempts can end in disaster. Before you even think about lighting up the night, there…
By Ashley Ziegler
The Carter's Fourth Of July Sale Features $10 Onesies & $8 T-Shirts
Independence Day isn't just about fireworks and hot dogs and... oh yeah, independence. As savvy shoppers know, it's also about sales. Case in point: the Carter's Fourth of July sale. With up to an extra 40% off clearance styles and tons of other…
By Ashley Ziegler
20 Surprising Ways Living Together Before Marriage Affects You Later In Life
Whether you chose to live with your partner before you were married or not, you likely know a lot of people who did. While it used to be extremely taboo or even not allowed, now many couples choose to move in together before making the commitment to…
By Lauren Schumacker and Ashley Ziegler
So You're Probably Leaving Water In The Kiddie Pool For Too Long
Have you ever felt like the minute you've finished filling up the kiddie pool with water, your kid suddenly loses interest and is ready to move on to the next activity? At that point, you might be wondering long you can leave water in a kiddie pool…
By Ashley Ziegler
15 Father's Day Quotes For Every Kind Of Grandpa
There's something a little extra special about grandpas. They always seem to have a sparkle in their eyes, candy in their pocket, and joy to spare. That's why there are so many Father's Day quotes for grandpas. Because, if you're lucky enough to…
By Ashley Ziegler