Good Parents Don't Serve Chips for Dinner. Do They?
Last year, I got a surprise email from a Wall Street Journal contributor, wanting to talk about how and why my family eats snacks for dinner. I imagine I looked like the perfect interviewee to ask ab... Read more
Working on my Resolutions — With Help From Pinecrest
January rolls around so quickly every year and if you’re like me, I think I need to do a better job with eating healthy, working out consistently, saying no more often, etc. Maybe this year, you eve... Read more
What’s Your Child’s Natural Talent? Encourage it!
Imagine standing in a downward flowing mountain stream. (I say “downward flowing” because streams only flow one way. Down.) As you stand in the stream, you demonstrate your natural talent for stan... Read more
Spring Break One-Tank Trip: Columbus
With spring break just around the corner, you might be looking for a fun family trip to take without going too far. In the first of two posts on one-tank family road trips, let’s take a trip down 71... Read more
Kids Have a Magical Time at COSI’s ‘Mythic Creatures’
My family and I enjoy making day trips to Columbus, which usually include a visit to COSI (Center of Science and Industry). While the science center’s permanent exhibits are more than enough to keep... Read more
Family Travel During Peak Times
If you’ve ever tried to book a family vacation during spring break or other popular vacation times, you know that generally, you are going to end up paying more than you would at other times of the ... Read more
The Number 1 Thing to do Before Buying an Annual Membership
About a week ago, my friend invited the twins and me on a visit to an amazing museum in Cleveland. Given that it was a holiday, I asked her if admission was free and she said “no.” I have wanted t... Read more
Great Toys for Kids: Transportation Edition
With two young sons (currently ages 3 and 5), I’ve become somewhat of a self-proclaimed expert when it comes to toys of certain genres (dinosaurs, for example). Topping the list of interesting toys ... Read more
Not the Q Word!
Your child has been playing a sport for years. You have invested so.much.money. They've played on numerous teams that have involved traveling all over the world ( or so it seemed) and you have visions... Read more
Spending vs. Saving: The Careful Balance
In almost every relationship there is a spender and a saver. I can pretty much guarantee you already know which one is you and which one is your partner. Who clips the coupons and reads the store ads?... Read more
