September 3, 2014 Shale Hollow Preserve, a creeking gem Our favorite new Central Ohio family fun discovery and the crowning gem of summer 2014 was without a doubt Shale Hollow Preserve, which just happens…
October 24, 2013 The best age for hiking Before we became parents, E and I loved going for hikes together in Ohio’s beautiful, scenic forests – either south to Hocking Hills or…
September 25, 2013 The butterfly experiment This summer, I did something I never thought I’d do: I invited five live, wiggly insects into my house, cared for them, and treated them…
August 19, 2012 Franklin Park Conservatory is a Columbus oasis You know how so many places for kids can be loud, overwhelming and exhausting – overrun with other people’s screaming, grubby monsters? (Not your kids…
May 1, 2012 Reclaiming the joy of recycling I let Earth day come and go last month without any big hoopla, but it has definitely been on my mind. I want Zoe to…
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…
January 17, 2012 A waterfront treasure in Galena Do you ever find yourself craving a scenic, peaceful water view? I do – maybe because I grew up on Long Island with a…