Mama In Columbus

So, okay, we were actually still on the grid because there was power and running water, but since we didn’t get cell reception on our recent family trip, I’m counting it as being offline.  We packed up the little man and headed to Pike Lake in Southern Ohio.  Yes, you have probably never heard of [...]

It’s been said, almost to the point of cliche, that moms need to put their own oxygen mask on first before they help anyone else.  In other words, no one is happy if mama ain’t happy. So as mothers to young children we are often encouraged to plan date nights, to go out with friends [...]

Mamas, did you know you and the little ones could get into the Columbus Museum of Art for free through August?  Yep, there is free admission for the public throughout July and August (and always on Sundays).  It’s never too early to start a conversation about art – even the littlest kiddos can appreciate the [...]

If you didn’t make it to the PBJ & Jazz concert last week, but are still interested in enjoying some fun sounds in the city, check out the Goodale Park Music Series tomorrow (Sunday, July 18) with additional dates throughout the summer.   These concerts are family friendly and Goodale Park is a great location [...]

Sitting at the entrance of Ballantrae, a subdivision in Dublin, is a piece of art titled Dancing Hares.  And underneath these large bunnies is a large fountain park perfect for frolicking on hot summer days.  The fountains spurt up at various heights and children quickly dart through and around the streams of water.  It’s great [...]

Last week on Facebook, Cosi announced the  Adventure exhibit will be reopening this fall.  This is a really neat exhibit where visitors solve clues to learn more about the Valley of the Unknown.  When the “new” Cosi opened, this was one of my favorite exhibits.  There are two preview days July 20 and 25 if [...]

We learned early on that Mexican restaurants were a great match for dining out with a little one.  The places tend to be loud, have plenty for the child to look at, offer fast service and also provide tasty margaritas for the Mama and Papa.  Luckily, Columbus has plenty of fine Mexican-style restaurants to choose [...]

Today we attended the second concert in the PBJ & Jazz at the Topiary Park series.  The grounds of the Topiary Park are always impressive (the bushes are made to look like Georges Seurat’s famous painting A Sunday Afternoon on the Isle of La Grand Jatte) and well-kept.  For older children it is a great chance [...]

Sometimes the openness of the road calls and beckons us out of Columbus.  For some reason, it is often Ikea that calls me to me which is lucky since it is just a quick 2 hour jaunt down 71 to the Cincinnati suburb of West Chester.  The Swedish furniture and home goods store makes for [...]