Until you have your own children, you don’t realize that it takes a lot of love, patience, perseverance, sacrifice, and dedication. I would not be the parent that I am without the example of my own parents, and for...
It's November and the feeling of "doing good" is in the brisk cool air. This time of year, whether you celebrate the holidays or not, brings a sense of community and service. Lending a helping hand or taking extra...
In my blog post during National Foster Care Month, I wrote about our journey to foster care and experience through the initial pre-service training. Our family worked many hours throughout the summer to complete the necessary paperwork and interviews,...
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Living by your Priorities

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Newborn Stage In the first few moments after our son arrived, I wept huge fat tears of joy, relief, and release.  He was here!  He was healthy!  For a person who likes to plan and prepare for the worst, I...
You don't often hear of families having a mission statement or core values. There are cute posters that I often see in home decor stores with lovely (albeit, generic) statements like "Be Kind" or "In this family, we do...
I am a dad, writing for a mom’s blog. I am thankful and honored for this opportunity to participate in this community. Since this is my first post, I thought that I would write a letter to my wife...
  Living in downtown Columbus has many perks. That includes easy access to many of the city’s festivals and events. Having a newborn and a 2 ½-year-old, these events are cheap and easy ways for us to get out of...

Just Go On The Date

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My husband and I are nearing 3 years of marriage, and have a happy and sassy 18-month-old daughter to show for it. Said daughter is remarkably demanding, a ton of fun, and absolutely exhausting. Given that both my husband...
There’s been so much talk lately about civility – particularly in national politics. I remember hearing the elementary school children at the bus stop last fall saying how they couldn’t stand this candidate or that one. Of course, they...
The Ohio State University Campus has always been a special place to my family. When people think of Columbus, many think of the University in its urban setting with its physical presence at nearly 2,000 acres. I remember during...

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Columbus Area Easter Egg Hunts and Activities

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If you’re on the search for a list of Columbus Easter Activities or Easter Egg Hunts or places to spot the Easter Bunny, you’ve...
dining in an igloo in Columbus

Igloo Dining in Columbus