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September 24, 2022

Visit Gallant Farm for living history and farm fun

We visited Gallant Farm on a recent sunny weekend and absolutely loved it. If you like picking and eating sun-ripened raspberries, visiting friendly sheep…

September 7, 2022

Our top five favorite hikes in Hocking Hills

We adore day tripping down to the Hocking Hills area. Just over an hour from Columbus, this natural, scenic treasure is beautiful in any…

August 24, 2022

Waimea Canyon State Park: the wild, wonderful heart of Kauai

Kauai, Hawaii is known as the Garden Isle. To me, it is an island of beautiful contradictions. Kauai has the most gorgeous beaches of…

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…

April 20, 2022

Top 5 reasons to attend a tattoo convention

As the whole world resumes some version of post-Covid normal, that can only mean one thing for the tattoo community: a return to live,…

March 30, 2022

My three favorite local self-care experiences right now

What is your favorite way to practice self-care? There are so many things we can do to take care of ourselves and relax, de-stress…

March 28, 2022

5 best things to see at the Columbus Zoo this month

I love our Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. We’re so lucky to have this world-class zoo nearby! We used to go to the zoo often….

March 21, 2022

We’re big fans of the new Quarry Trails Metro Park

Lewis Center and the broader Central Ohio area have some truly fantastic parks and nature areas to explore. Whether you are a fan of…

February 21, 2022

Revel in the red panda experience at the Columbus Zoo

We love animals of all kinds in our family. That’s why I’m always very tempted by the Columbus Zoo’s special behind-the-scenes, VIP animal encounters….