February 9, 2013 Family fun tour of LA’s South Bay We spent a week with family in Los Angeles over Christmas. Each day, we all set out to explore a fun new spot so that…
August 30, 2012 3 magic words for toddler parents Fellow parents, do you want to know three little words that can guarantee your toddler will nap for hours like an angel? What if…
April 28, 2012 A day in the hybrid life There was a time not too many years ago when it could be said I was living la vida loca, but no longer. Now, if I…
February 25, 2012 Friday Favorites: outdoor family fun in NE Columbus We’re having such an odd, unseasonably mild Ohio winter. This time last year, I blogged about indoor play spaces for winter fun. But instead…
October 7, 2023 Love it or hate it: The Ohio Rennaissance Festival This past weekend, we visited the Ohio Renn Fest for the first time in many years. This big, festive and chaotic event is like…
May 6, 2023 The 7 sins of dog ownership Most people with dogs love their canine kids and treat them with the greatest care. But even the most adoring dog owners can still…
February 11, 2023 Head out on a nature date at Deer Haven Park It can be hard to get a nature fix in the middle of an Ohio winter. Today looked so beautiful through our windows –…
January 23, 2023 Being a strong swimmer affords unforgettable life experiences If there’s one thing we’ve done well as Z’s parents, it was encouraging her love of swimming and the water. We started Z in…
January 7, 2023 After 3 years of dodging COVID, it finally got me I tested positive this week. After almost three years of wearing masks, washing and sanitizing our hands constantly, and avoiding crowds, Covid-19 finally caught…
July 5, 2022 Fun times in Springfield, the Antique Capital of the Midwest Have you ever gone antiquing? It’s not something I thought our family would enjoy – but turns out I was wrong. We absolutely loved…