July 14, 2021 Why we love visiting the Newport Aquarium We love Ohio utterly and completely, but sometimes you just have to run for the border. Driving down to Cincinnati and then crossing that…
June 21, 2021 A continuation of our popular cinnamon bun tour Who’s hungry? It’s time for the second installment of our epic cinnamon bun tour of Columbus and Delaware. Our cinnamon bun tour was a…
June 19, 2021 Two new family fun offerings in Lewis Center Even though I recently changed the name of this blog to Midlife Mama, I’m still a Lewis Center mom who is passionate about our…
June 9, 2021 How to go kayaking on Alum Creek lake for fun and relaxation The kiddo and I discovered recently that we love kayaking. We’ve kayaked before, but it was on the ocean with humpback whales all around…
June 7, 2021 The best crystal and rock shops in Columbus Did anyone else discover a new hobby in 2021? We did. For Xage and I, this year’s bright spot so far has been hunting…
May 24, 2021 A new blog series about techniques to improve anxiety and depression Welcome to Mental Health Monday, our new blog series about mental health and wellness. It’s fitting that we’re starting this during May, which is…
May 7, 2021 Our three-state treasure hunt for crystals and rocks On our recent spring break trip, one thing became abundantly clear: our kiddo is obsessed with crystals and gemstones. Z has always loved rocks…
May 5, 2021 Summer’s best high-flying festival is the All Ohio Balloon Fest It’s not every day you look up at the sky and see a 100-foot Darth Vader head floating in the evening breeze. In fact,…
May 1, 2021 My quest for the ultimate olive jacket Fashionistas everywhere agree that the olive “utility” jacket is a wardrobe must for any season. I’ve been a fan of this closet staple for…
April 29, 2021 Take your favorite rock lover to the Hartman Rock Garden Nestled in a residential neighborhood in Springfield, Ohio is the most marvelous, bizarre and magnificent rock garden you could ever imagine. It is a…