Inside: Day 2 of our Chicago weekend trip. Join along as we check out the “Upgrading My Style” package at the Loews Chicago O’Hare. For our second night of our Chicago weekend, we stayed at the Loews Chicago O’Hare and took advantage of their “Upgrade My Style” package. I was very pleasantly surprised – normally,…
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A Relaxing Chicago Getaway With Kids – “Snowed Inn” at Loews Chicago
Inside: Our relaxing Chicago Getaway experiencing the “Snowed Inn” package at Loews Chicago. It’s been a hectic fall and start to the holiday season for my family. We were in desperate need for a some time to relax, unwind and connect. Chicago is always so much fun for our family and an easy weekend trip…
Magic Pizza Dough – AKA Lazy Mom Pizza Night
Inside: My super simple recipe for magic pizza dough – a thin crust pizza dough with no yeast! Follow along as I share one of the favorite kitchen hacks for getting a delicious, homemade pizza on the table in 20 minutes or less. There’s something pretty amazing about pizza night. Most families I know have…
Glamping in Ohio – Our Romantic Weekend in the Woods
Inside: Follow along as I take you through our romantic weekend in the woods of nearby Hocking Hills. Who knew glamping in Ohio could be so much fun? My husband and I love experiences of all kinds. We love getting out of our comfort zone and trying new things. Case in point: We’ve been initiated…
October is Pantry and Freezer Challenge Month – Join Me?
Inside: October is a great time for a pantry and freezer challenge. Join along as I clean out my pantry and freezer, save money, and get creative! Is it weird to have a favorite day of the year that isn’t your birthday, Christmas, or your wedding anniversary? Because today, October 1st, is one of my…
The Perfect Ohio Weekend Getaway for Foodies!
Inside: Follow along as I introduce you to the perfect Ohio weekend getaway for foodies! If you love donuts, craft beer, ethnic food from around the world, BBQ, retro diner vibes, and a world famous grocery store that will make you feel like you’re on an episode of “No Reservations” – you NEED to put…
What’s On My Mind – August 2019 Musings
Confession: One of my favorite things to read is Tim Ferris’s “Five Bullet Friday” newsletter, in which he writes a list of things that he’s pondering, enjoying, or really excited about. I started some version of that for myself months ago – just a private entry in my journal with a quick recap of what’s…
Are You Ready Columbus? Afghani Dumplings Have Arrived!
Inside: Join me as I introduce you to one of my favorite meals, and to Central Ohio’s FIRST Afghani restaurant! Afghani dumplings, tender kabobs, fluffy rice and the most flavorful sauces. Columbus, you’re going to want to pay attention to this one! I remember my first taste of Afghani food. I was in middle school,…
Five Healthy Date Ideas That Won’t Break the Bank!
Inside: Check out these five healthy date ideas that you can enjoy together without breaking the bank! My husband and I love to go on dates. Dinner dates, out for drinks, group dates, concerts, you name it, we’re down. Though, I do feel that all of these dates have started to catch up with me….
The New Fireproof Short North is a GREAT Columbus, Ohio Date Night!
Inside: Follow along as we check out the new Fireproof restaurant in the Short North on a fun Columbus, Ohio date night! School just started, and parents everywhere are collectively sighing in relief. I am so ready to get back into a schedule. My favorite thing about the school season? Friday night date night. Ever…









