This Oz Life

You never know what kind of weather we will get in Columbus. Sometimes December is filled with oddly warm days that juxtapose with the wreaths and Christmas lights, and other days it is so bitter outside that you can't possibly send the kids out to play in the snow. Too warm to sled...too cold for snowmen. If only there was a place to go where kids can splash around safely in a warm pool and burn off some of their energy... Enter, Goldfish Swim School . I know you've heard me m… Read more

We had the perfect excuse to avoid shopping today (besides, no childcare...taking both kids shopping? Nope.)  Franklin Park Conservatory kicked off their Merry and Bright holiday activities today, and it was actually warm enough to really enjoy playing outside and trying a few new things. I have said it a million times before, but a membership to FPC is a fabulous gift idea for a family with young children. Their children's programming is fantastic and my kids love the freedom/saf… Read more

We started our annual trip to Hocking Hills with our wedding on 11.18.12 . From there, we took a summer trip with Larkyn , an anniversary trip by ourselves (well, Rhys was kicking away in there) and then this year, all four of us made the trip. We chose a different cabin from previous trips because we needed one more bed. The new cabin was wide open and perfect for the kids to run around. There was a walkout basement to the hot tub, and one bedroom was down there. Matt, Rhys and I slept… Read more

It won’t be long before we all start to tire of the same old indoor experiences close to home. We teamed up with Christa of My Ohio Adventure to get out of the rut for the day. If you feel like packing some snacks and bundling everyone up for a drive, we’ve got you covered for the best day trips from Columbus. Most of these include indoor experiences, but some will require some snowsuits and boots and a sense of adventure! 1. Hocking Hills (Logan) Most kid-friendly trails: Ash Cave (pi… Read more