July 24, 2021 It felt good to go back to the movies Have you missed going to the movie theatre for the full movie-going experience? I have really missed it a lot – and I’m not…
July 22, 2021 Taking our 11 year old to a “real” piercing shop Like many modern parents, we took our kiddo to get their ears pierced for the first time at a shopping mall kiddie boutique. Xage…
July 16, 2021 Finding the right bikini for EVERY body I’m a huge fan of the recent revolution in women’s swimwear. Have you noticed? Back in the day, you could only get bikinis in…
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…