Melissa
Melissa is a Central Ohio native who’s been living in Columbus for the past decade. After graduating from Miami University and living in Boston for a few years, she’s happy to call the capital city of Columbus her home. Melissa’s currently a stay at home mom to Emily and Thomas who are four and one year old. When Melissa’s not chasing around her kids and changing diapers, she loves to cook, decorate her home, try out local restaurants, read a good book and those first sips of her morning coffee! She's recently hopped on the decluttering bandwagon and is sharing her journey on her insta-blog at @everyday.simple.mom.
Gifts for the Columbus Foodie
Wondering what to get someone who is the ultimate Columbus foodie? Here are a few ideas I know they would love!
If you're anything like me, food is a big part of the holiday season! ...
Helping Those With a Child in the NICU
For those of you who might know someone who has a child in the NICU, here are some ways you can help from a former NICU mom.
Did you know September is NICU Awareness Month? I never...
Fare & Square to the Dinnertime Rescue
If you're tired of wondering what you're going to have for dinner and then having to cook it, let our partners at Fare & Square come to the dinnertime rescue!
A few weeks ago when...
A Day Trip to Lancaster
At just over 30 miles away from Columbus, Lancaster is the perfect day trip for the whole family!
A big topic with my mom friends right now is, "What are you doing this summer?" While I...
Summer Strawberry Cobbler
This Summer Strawberry Cobbler is the perfect dessert to make after a day of strawberry picking with your little ones!
Raise your hand if you've been strawberry picking this year? We're lucky Columbus has so many local...
How I Make #MomLife the #BestLife
No doubt about it, #MomLife can be tough at times, but here are some easy ways I make it the #BestLife!
If you're like me, you can barely go a day without seeing the hashtag #momlifeisthebestlife or the "Mom...
Busy Bag Ideas for Indoor Play
These Busy Bag ideas will help occupy your small child when rainy spring weather keeps you indoors!
They say "April showers bring May flowers, but they also bring this mama a case of cabin fever! It's finally getting...
Learning The Language of Toddlers
Learning the language of toddlers is like learning a foreign language, but not like any of the ones they teach you in school!
Before my daughter started talking, I remember a friend telling us how she'll soon say words that...
Fun Green Food Ideas
With St. Patrick's Day on the horizon, you can make mealtime a little more festive for your children with these fun green food ideas!
If you read my Valentine's Day post last month, you know...
Hosting a Valentine’s Day Party
Throw a fun and festive Valentine's Day party for your kids with these easy craft and food ideas!
I always feel a little blue come January and February after the three-month spree of holidays between...