Columbus Mom

Disclaimer: Moms, this was written on your behalf. Please share with those responsible for purchasing your Mother's Day gift this year. Mother's Day is coming up and right now many Columbus moms are busy planning lovely, thoughtful gifts, meals and...

Today is National Siblings Day! There are many things that you can choose in this life, and your family is not one of them. This special day acknowledges the oh-so-important and never duplicated brothers or sisters in our lives. There are...

Like mine, your family has probably been tucked in for the winter. Barely venturing outside, haven't seen a neighbor for months on end, and sticking to the warmth of your home during the short days and long nights. But...

Don't you just love live performances?!  There is something magical about watching talented and passionate people perform live on stage.  I love that we can be transported to another time and place, one without cell phones and distractions.  Because...

This morning when I was at the grocery store with my family, a grandma stopped beside me because she wanted to “tell me something.”  I knew what was coming: “Oh, I remember those days, cherish them, they go so...

One of my favorite things to do with my girls is to attend Storytime in the Columbus area. These programs are great to check out with kids of all ages. I wanted to give you some of my favorite...

  "To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow." -Audrey Hepburn A garden provides a wonderful tool for children to experience the life cycle first hand. Children learn by doing, and a garden is a perfect way to provide a hands-on...

  Say what? Yep, it’s a holiday. First declared as a National Holiday in 2009, National Deep Dish Pizza day honors Chicago’s contribution to American pizza cuisine. It was designated seven years ago to honor UNO’s beginning 65 years earlier. Despite...

I recently sat down with, well, myself to ask and answer a few questions about the day-to-day life, thoughts, and motivations of a stay-at-home-mom (SAHM for those of you familiar with the mommy blogging world).  I hope you find...

  It’s hard. It’s hard on you, your children, and let’s not make them the bad guy; it’s hard on them as well. You’re holding down the fort, for days or even weeks at a time. You’re alone with your...