April 10, 2020 Next-level crafts for the quarantined Z and I have always been nuts about arts and crafts, but right now during the Coronavirus lockdown, it’s literally a necessity. We’re quaran-crafting….
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…
March 23, 2020 Get your family talking Family conversation is an art form that is not practiced as often as it was in times gone by. Too often these days, small…
March 17, 2020 Fun things to do during Corona quarantine Since Coronavirus has much of the entire nation – if not world – in a state of lock-down at home, and parents are somehow…
March 7, 2020 Spring renewal: why we adore spring There are so very many things to love about springtime. The welcome, bright colors of blooming crocus, forsythia, daffodils and tulips. The sounds of…
February 14, 2020 Let’s have tea, dahling I’m fully obsessed with tea – not just the drink itself, but the entire fabulous tea party experience. Owning a fancy tea cup and…
February 10, 2020 My 2020 Ohio travel wishlist We all know that I love to daydream about past and future fantasy vacations around the world. But did you know I also put…
February 8, 2020 Buckeye Exotic Animal Expo thrills and chills Our animal encounter posts are historically some of the most popular content we generate on this blog – and some of our own favorites,…
February 1, 2020 Why I love going to the pet store This is the second in a series of guest blog posts by my 9 year old daughter, Zoe. Be sure to read her other…
January 30, 2020 Good report card? Head to Scene 75! When you have a smart kid who isn’t always super motivated to do their best work, sometimes you come up with creative rewards to…