Kristin
Kristin was born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago. Her previous job titles include Theatre Production Manager and Lead Teacher in the Toddler Room before the birth of her daughter transitioned her into the title of Stay At Home Mom. Kristin, her husband Tim, and their daughter Adelyn relocated here from Chicago in September 2016 with their assorted animals. Neither Kristin nor her husband had ever permanently lived anywhere besides the towns they grew up in. Moving their little family two states away from any kind of support system was scary and exciting! Columbus and its people welcomed them with open arms, and they absolutely love living here. Kristin likes to read, eat, drink loads of coffee, explore her new city and state, exercise, and work on renovating her house with her husband. Kristin is happy to be a member of the Gahanna Mom's Network and a part of the Columbus Mom's Blog team!
Parenting & Technology: “Okay Google, How Do I Raise My Kids?”
Guest post by Tim Steele, husband of our contributor Kristin Steele
In 2014, I wrote how Father’s Day had changed my life, and how daunting it seemed preparing to raise a child in the new digital...
Horseback Riding at Neely Equestrian Center
The first time my daughter rode a horse was at the zoo just before she turned two. Since then, she's been obsessed. One of her favorite TV shows is Spirit Riding Free, she only...
When It Doesn’t Spark Joy: Columbus Donation Locations
The idea of “Spring Cleaning” has been around for as long as I can remember. Well my friends, spring is upon us! Whether you’re moving, redecorating, a year-round "declutterer", a KonMari participant, or a...
Five Ways to Save This Month
I feel like between October Halloween costumes and candy, Thanksgiving hosting and meal planning, and December holiday food and gift spending, I’m always squeezing our finances tighter than I’d like to. I thought I’d...
Please Remain Seated: Entertaining Littles from the Couch
I'm 75% sure I am part bear. I can't say I've caught any salmon lately, but I definitely go into partial hibernation mode from January through, well, whenever the heck the midwestern weather starts...
Relocating Home
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...
Book Yourself for National Family Literacy Month
Hey, there bookworm! I see you over there, going to your monthly book club meetup, reading to your kiddos at bedtime, and nerding out over when George R.R. Martin will actually release his last...
A Visitor’s Guide to Gahanna
Gahanna has a small town feel with large suburban options. Here are some things my family loves to do and places we frequent around town. Most of them are 100% unique to Gahanna, Ohio.
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Birthday Benefits {Freebies & Discounts}
Picture this; Your birthday month is approaching. You get an email for a free drink at your favorite coffee joint. The mail arrives, containing a free gift from your #1 beauty supplier. You check your messages later,...
Fine Print Freebies
I *love* a good deal. I can’t remember what we had for dinner two nights ago, but my brain cells can safely file away any and all ways to keep dollars in my pocket....