Our first experience with Goldfish was the Grand Opening Celebration for the Dublin location, we had a three year old and a 4 month old baby at the time, and I can still remember how much fun we had as a family swimming with our two sweet kids, watching our son in the pool for the very first time and his big sister splashing around on a duck mat.

Their strength in all situations, no matter how big or small, had me thinking if I, too, could be strong and ask myself, "How strong could I really be?" I mean, I was strong when I had all three of my boys via c-section and when I was faced with little obstacles here and there. However, I never knew exactly how strong I was until I was faced with a situation that required me to be nothing but strong

A few weeks ago Life Time Fitness invited a group of Columbus bloggers out to experience all that Life Time has to offer and as a member of Life Time I was really excited to share one of my favorite places with some of my favorite people.  

As you know, I am always looking for new and exciting things to do with my family and finding the hidden gems of Columbus is a passion of mine, which is why I’m so excited to share one of my new favorite places with you, Amaze. The Columbus Escape Experience.  

My first experience with Lifetime Fitness was actually thanks to a friend of mine.  She had an extra guest pass so she invited me to take one of her favorite group fitness classes with her, TCX.  The class was wonderful and definitely made me sweat but what made me really fall in love with Lifetime were the people. It was very clear to me that what set this gym a part from many others was the connection everyone shared.

Last month a group of Columbus bloggers got together to share our favorite things about the holidays in Columbus and today were back sharing our Inspiration for 2018! I'm so excited to be teaming up with these ladies again to share Inspiration For 2018. 

"It took me a few years to realize that it has nothing to do with my goals changing but me not being able to see the finish line.  Being able to visualize the finish line, and see what I am working for is the difference between wishing my goal would be successful and achieving my goal.  That's exactly why I find vision boards so important in every aspect of my life."

I've been searching for a place to take my kids for haircuts since my oldest was 2, my needs/wants have always been very simple - good haircut, patient and kind employees, and a place they don’t have to be silent. I struggled to find a place that hit all three of those check marks until we found Funky Scissors.

A few weeks ago I packed my three kids in the car and we headed for Butler County, Ohio.  I knew Butler County was near my two very best friends who live in Cincy and home to the first IKEA in Ohio but other than that I knew nothing about the area.  I was ready to explore the infamous donut trail with my family, and watch my son geek out at EnterTrainment Junction, my kids were excited to explore and of course more than ready to check into our hotel.

I firmly believe that children should get toys for Christmas - I really do.  I also think that they will be happier with a smaller/less expensive toy and an experience or less toys and an experience.  Whether you are a parent, grandparent, aunt, or uncle, making memories with the little ones in your lives and each other is so important and so much fun.  Here is my list of 31 different ways to create experiences or give experiences to the ones you love in Columbus, Ohio.