Emily
Holiday Trains and Trolleys
Take a step back in time to experience the wonder of the holiday season by hopping aboard a train or trolley. Prepare for some old-fashioned fun and have a one-of-kind adventure on these unique locomotives....
Teaching Young Children the Importance of Giving Back
My church recently held a congregation-wide service day with dozens of opportunities to give back and volunteer around Columbus. I was eager to sign up and bring my husband and 1 and 3-year-old sons...
Show Him the Love
In my opinion, dads are often the unsung heroes of the parental unit. I’m so grateful for an annual holiday to take the time to pause and reflect on the important role father’s play...
From Phone to Hands: Print your Photos!
Raise your hand if you have thousands (tens of thousands?) of phone photos that you’ve never printed. Basically, my entire children’s lives are documented on my iPhone and I’ve literally spent hours awake in...
To Grandmother’s House We Go
Oh, how I wish it was just over the river and through the woods to our grandmother’s house. For us though, that’s simply not true. Our beloved TuTu lives deep in the heart of...
This Is Me: A Chapter In My Story
I have always loved children. As a kid, I dreamed of having a big family of my own. My best friend and I had future plans to start our own preschool. And my husband and...
The Mommy Review
Let me begin by congratulating you. Being a mom is a hard, often thankless job, and you're doing great! The role of mother is one of the most important responsibilities a woman can have,...
Live Generously This Holiday Season
It is that time of the year. The holidays. I love the holidays with all my heart and look forward to all the excitement they bring - family gatherings, the first winter snow, decorating...
Photos with Santa
It's a magical experience to meet Saint Nicolas himself and the classic Santa picture is a forever keepsake! I still remember my annual childhood visits with the jolly big man and the memories live...
The mom I am vs. the mom I (thought) I wanted to be
Since I was a small child, I always knew I wanted to be a mom. It was a dream of mine that I whole-heartedly anticipated. But until I had children of my own, my...