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 30, 2021 Helpful tips for parents of self-harming kiddos Topping the list of the ten most difficult topics anyone could ever talk about, the topic of self-harming kiddos is a doozy. Truth time:…
May 28, 2021 How to have fun in Vegas with an 11-year-old I already know what you’re thinking. Vegas is no place for a child, right? Well, yes and no. Since E and I don’t drink…
May 22, 2021 The Flames: award-winning original fiction by Xage, 2021 Each year, Olentangy Schools holds the Inklings Writing Competition for grades 3 through 8. Students are invited to submit original works of fiction, argument…
May 21, 2021 It’s not easy being a midlife mom I’ve been having a hard time lately. I’ve been a little snippy and irritable with E, Z and myself. I’ve been eating way too…
May 17, 2021 Can your 11-year-old do this? Recently, I hired my 11-year-old to be my photographer and shoot assistant. It went even better than expected, so I thought I’d write about…
May 15, 2021 Hooray for Hollywood: how to see the stars’ homes Have you ever driven around LA’s hottest neighborhoods to ogle celebrity homes? It’s really fun. My parents moved to LA when I was in…
May 13, 2021 How to give great graduation gifts I don’t know about you, but I hate buying grad gifts. I feel like all the usual suspects tend to be super serious and…
May 11, 2021 The unexpected joy of lunches at home Like so many students across the US and even the world, Z spent most of their time at home for an entire year due…
