October 9, 2023 Spring break is six months away. Time to plan! How far ahead do you like to plan family travel? This may sound crazy to some, but I’ve already started planning our spring break…
May 24, 2023 We’re big on nicknames in our family Everyone in our house has at least half a dozen or more nicknames. We just love nicknames! All three of us are likely to…
December 28, 2022 The new home movies experience Get ready. I’m about to reveal just how dorky I am. First, does anyone else remember sitting around with the family watching home movies…
November 7, 2022 The Water Lantern Festival still wowed in its new location We loved the Water Lantern Festival in its original, downtown Columbus riverfront location. The sight of thousands of glowing water lanterns floating down the…
November 15, 2021 What it takes to be a good memoirist Do you take photos and notes constantly to document your family’s life? I do. Part of my life’s special purpose – and certainly my…
March 31, 2020 In praise of forced family outings Sometimes I have to force encourage my family to go on weekend nature walks with me. There, I said it. I’m not proud of…
February 28, 2020 Capturing video interviews with kids There are so many fun ways to capture and cherish the precious memories of our kids’ childhoods. I love them all, from the traditional…