September 12, 2024 Have you ever wanted to cuddle a capybara? Capybaras have always seemed like the most chill and friendly of animals to me. I am constantly seeing videos and pictures of capybaras in…
July 25, 2024 Meet alpacas and more at Majestic Meadows As a family that loves animal encounters, you’d think we would have experienced them all by now. But even though we do several of…
June 27, 2024 People who are from a place can never truly appreciate it Columbus, Ohio is way cooler than it gets credit for. We recently observed “614 Day,” a local holiday and celebration of all things Columbus….
June 24, 2024 This Palace of Gold is a portal to another world Nestled in the winding green hills of West Virginia, there is a gilded palace unlike anything you’ve ever experienced. It’s not a theme park,…
June 12, 2024 5 ways to add magic to your life right now Spending time with small children is a great way to infuse magic into one’s everyday life. I remember Z’s early childhood days so clearly…
February 19, 2024 An otterly new animal encounter for 2024 Our critter encounter posts are always very popular around here. We love animals and write about them often – and especially when we have…
November 15, 2023 5 epic things to do at Alum Creek State Park This fall, I developed a whole new appreciation for Alum Creek State Park and its natural beauty. We’re lucky to live so close to…
October 21, 2023 5 reasons to love Olde Towne East in Columbus When it comes to downtown Columbus, I feel like the Short North gets all the love. Franklinton and German Village also get a lot…
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…
September 16, 2023 There are actually unicorns in Columbus You’ve heard about the famous deer sculptures in Columbus. But did you know that we have some pretty epic unicorn statues as well? No,…
