In + Around Columbus

Can you remember the last time you actually made it to midnight on New Year’s Eve? Ever since we had kids, my wife and I haven’t made it past 10:30pm. (And to be honest, we rarely made it to...

Ohio aka The Buckeye State, The Birthplace of Aviation, The Heart of it All. If you’d asked me about Ohio before we moved here, I’d have told you it was a state you drove through. We still joke that...

We are excited to expand our team of regular writers! It has been over two years since we've done an open call for contributors so now is your chance to connect with other local parents and rediscover your love...

  When my husband and I first moved to Columbus, I worked from home most of the time -- which means, I had few opportunities to actually explore Columbus.  Then, the Columbus Ale Trail was introduced.  It was the perfect opportunity to...

Fall is here! The weather is a bit cooler so it makes for a great time to be outside for a variety of fall events and festivals happening right here in Columbus, Ohio. There are many different types of...

It’s almost Back-to-School time in Central Ohio and the high cost of school supplies leaves many parents unsure of how they will afford the needed materials. Below you will find a list of local organizations that provide free school...

To start, I’d like to tell a quick anecdote about the Sunny Street Café. After my wedding, my huge extended family wanted to get brunch together on Sunday morning in the Arena District. They hadn’t planned a formal brunch and...

I'm a huge fan of Mexican Ice Cream - specifically paletas! What is a paleta? It's a Mexican popsicle: frozen treats that can be made with milk or dairy free! Paletas made with milk are paletas de leche and...

Warm temperatures are finally here to stay, the kids are out of school and it's time for summer lovin' to begin! What better way to enjoy pool season (Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend) than to put on...

Summer in Columbus is ripe with warm evenings and plenty of activities for the whole family … especially the community-focused “first Friday” events (that don’t just happen on Friday.) It’s a perfect way to get the kids out of...