This Oz Life

I'd like to turn it over to you today. I thought it might be fun to field your questions about Columbus, parenting, our life, food, blogging, photography, etc. I am no expert in any of them, but it is always fun conversation and those are my favorite topics. Leave a comment below or comment on Instagram and I'll answer. And if no one asks any questions, then I'll pretend this post never happened and be back to our regularly scheduled programming later... because who can re… Read more

Well, it's here. There's not enough snow for sledding and snow play outside, but you've GOT to get out of the house. Hope this helps. Aha! Museum , Lancaster Aquarium Adventures , Dublin Arts Castle , Delaware Art with Anna , Gahanna The Bounce Club , Powell Bowling (Kids Bowl Free! Program at various lanes) Central Park Playland at Westerville Community Church Chiller , Dublin and Easton Columbus Children's Theater , Downtown Columbus Museum of Art FREE Sundays , Downtown Columbus Metro… Read more

Welcome, January! We haven't been able to get out as much as usual because of either: Rain, subzero temps, or illness. But, we spent a lot of time together over the long holiday weekend, relaxing and then eventually exhibiting signs of cabin fever... Thursday, I got "mugged" by someone at work. I just attempted to link to cute pictures of "mugging", but the internet clearly doesn't understand the multiple meanings of the word. Get a cute mug (I LOVE mine!),… Read more

Oh, this little tea house has such a special place in my heart. My friend Julie and I have many memories here, starting when I was pretty expectant with Larkyn, and then for my first Mothers Day (when she was 3 weeks old!) Whenever January rolls around, I feel Cambridge Tea House calling my name ("warm tea! Scones! Pretty and colorful decor!")  So for Julie's birthday this year, I thought I would try bringing Larkyn along. Just shy of age 5, she is doing pretty well in r… Read more

My friends, all my breakfast dreams came true this weekend. I've been wanting to go on a Columbus Food Adventures tour for a while now, but hadn't pulled the trigger. I was fortunate enough to receive a gift certificate as a Christmas present from my class, and I couldn't wait to try some new places in Columbus. If you struggle (like I do) with picking out a restaurant because you want to try ALL of them , this is perfect for you. Someone else does the driving, cooking, and… Read more

As you and your children are deciding what kinds of activities to put on your weekly schedule, you might be going back and forth on swim lessons. To be honest, it was probably the last thing on Larkyn's list of princessy activities she would like to do. However, after she fell in a pool over the summer , it was at the top of my list. If you are able to fit in a weekly lesson at Goldfish, I really encourage you to give it a try. Aside from making the pool experience more fun for rel… Read more