August 21, 2024 I’m officially a Columbus Insider! We’ve had so many guests this summer from out-of-town, out-of-state and even out of the country that I decided to study up on the…
August 19, 2024 How to spend a fun day in Monterey, CA During our recent summer roadtrip vacation in California, we spent a magical day in Monterey. Monterey is a great little seaside town which E…
August 12, 2024 Our epic summer adventure at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Summer and amusement parks go together like peanut butter and jelly. We’re blessed with two epic amusement parks in Ohio, so we don’t have…
August 5, 2024 I didn’t expect to love our vagabond-style Cali vacation Our family’s summer vacation this year was unlike any trip we’ve ever taken. We spent a week in California – something we’ve done many…
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 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,…
May 13, 2024 A Beatrix Potter-inspired tea party in New York I love good food, beautiful surroundings and afternoon tea. I also adore Beatrix Potter‘s children’s books and have since childhood. I was thrilled when…
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…
