In + Around Columbus

My (almost) 6-year-old son and I were invited to check out Minecraft night at Game-U in Dublin. Game-U is an after-school program that teaches kids how to design and build video games and robots. From ages 6+ there are all...

Dear Columbus, We met in the wee morning of April 27th, 2013. I first saw you on highway 70 heading from the east. I was leaving behind four years in Washington D.C. At that time I was 14 weeks pregnant with...

This post was sponsored by Goldfish Swim School – Dublin and Goldfish Swim School – Westerville, but all the opinions expressed here are totally my own. We stayed around town for spring break, and with two active kiddos and lousy,...

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by The New Albany Classic, but all of the opinions are my own. Columbus Moms Blog had the wonderful opportunity to attend a preview gathering showcasing the magical event that is The New Albany Classic....

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Columbus Commons, but all of the opinions are our own. There's a wide variety of fun family events at the Columbus Commons with a TON of free activities such as fitness classes, concerts, movie...

Looking for an afternoon outing with your children? Try visiting the quaint Mallway area in Upper Arlington. The Mallway neighborhood is filled with beautiful, historic homes, tree-lined streets, and adorable shops. This charming area is also highly walkable. So,...

As a SAHM, I have the luxury of having dinner ready by the time my husband gets home from work. However, busy schedules of both parents and children in other families don't have the same luxury. My family was...

We will soon be swapping out our swim bags and flip flops for backpacks and school shoes! As we wipe our tears because summer is coming to an end, we also know we have much to look forward to...

We are the only other ones at the park and I see you look at my son.  I know what you want and I'm dreading it.  You skip over to him and ask,  "Would you like to play with...

I was born and raised in a middle-class neighborhood in the center of a large suburb of Chicago. I lived in the exact same house until I was 21. While college took me to Iowa, and I lived in...