Malini
How to Write a Family Mission Statement and Why You Should
You don't often hear of families having a mission statement or core values. There are cute posters that I often see in home decor stores with lovely (albeit, generic) statements like "Be Kind" or...
This is My Parenting Style, and I’m Not Ashamed
Here's my confession. I am a huge nerd. No, seriously. Nerd. HUGE nerd. If I'm curious about a topic, I can't stop myself from reading things - books, articles, blogs, magazines, etc that touch...
Summer Staycation – Columbus Marriott Northwest Hotel
With my summer travel behind me, I was starting to get a bit restless. In a couple weeks, my little one starts kindergarten. I can't decide if that makes me heartbroken or ecstatic. The...
Summer Bucket List: 4 Things I Want to Do This Summer
It's officially summer! I'm excited for the long days, warm nights, and breaks from our typical routine. I don't know about you, but I often feel so focused with everyday activities and tasks that...
Weekend Getaway Ideas for Visiting Columbus
Planning a weekend getaway to Columbus? Or maybe you're just thinking about a much needed “staycation?” Look no further. I’ve put together a sampling of my Columbus favorites, broken down by price range.
For...
Culinary Columbus: A Memoir
This evening, as I strolled along the beautiful streets of downtown Worthington with my daughter, I couldn’t fight the wave of nostalgia that overtook me.
“That’s where mommy and daddy had our wedding reception,...
There’s No Place Like “Om” – How Starting a Yoga Practice Made Me a...
I have always been a fidgety person. I can’t sit still. Silence makes me uncomfortable. I have a difficult time quieting the endless thoughts that swirl and twirl around in my head, crashing into...
When You Can’t Afford the Trip of a Lifetime…
Your best friend just got back from a freaking fantastic (and ridiculously expensive) trip to Disney World with her family. Your neighbor is taking her family on a life-altering trip to Europe. Your parents...
Dinner and a Movie – Princess Style!
Friday nights have become my family’s unofficial “family night.” After a busy week of working and preschool, we like to have fun as a family. Sometimes we go out, but my favorite nights are...
Crafty Fun for Inside Days!
I have a confession. I really, really dislike kid’s crafts.
I mean - I like the idea of kid’s crafts. I respect that craft projects occupy my little one’s time and attention, however brief...