Columbus Mom

Dear Husband: (See how respectful of your privacy I am? I’m not even using your name!) It’s Father’s Day soon, and the Facebook etherwaves will be full of treacly yet sincere posts from wives and partners dedicated to their husbands and...

A recent post by a fellow CMB mama reminded me of my own carefree summers here in Ohio.  We have family all over the state, so when we weren’t vegged out on the sofa watching the Price is Right,...

Yes, we have a nanny. No, we are not rich. The word tends to elicit ideas of celebrities pawning their children off, but completely average people have nannies too! And I'm sure different people make that decision for different...

For those parents who are home during the summer months, it can be a tough decision of how much “to do”. Some moms believe that summer days should be spent with no agenda and allowing kids to have free...

"Just One Bite" "Please Eat" "You will like it... just try." If you have a picky eater these pleas probably sound familiar. Having a child who won't eat is so frustrating. Trust me I have been there.  I have twin girls who...

It’s been two and a half months since I lost my dad. The pain is unbelievable and constant. There is an emptiness in my heart and I feel alone and broken. The road that leads to these final moments...

Snacks, Sunscreen and Splash Pads sound like a perfect combination for your summer bucket list! After reviewing this list, you will be able to visit 8 fantastic areas to splash and play this summer! Splash Pads have become increasingly popular...

Summer in Columbus is jam packed with fun! There are so many concerts, festivals, outdoor movies and special events happening and so many of them are free! Take a look at our list of free events and I bet...

I have always loved math!  I minored in it in college.  But I realize not everyone embraces equations the way I do.   Regardless, since I have become a parent, I have created some new mathematical principles of my...

When I was pregnant, and for eight months after Baby Bean was born, we lived in a 900 square-foot, two bedroom, one bathroom apartment.  We were also living on a budget.  As a result, we were forced to reconcile...