The 614 Mom Blog
Tips, Adventures, and Local Gems
Peace, Love, Lemonade
Parents, Andrea and Dan with their girls Libby and Hannah agree that The Salvation Army LemonAiD program is a great way for “Kids to help kids.” They raised over $1,400 last year with their virtual stand called “Peace, Love, and Lemonade.” This year they plan to meet or exceed that goal by hosting both a virtual and a physical stand where both Libby and Hannah can sell delicious lemonade.
Pollinator Palooza at Franklin Park Conservatory - FREE Event in Columbus
Franklin Park Conservatory is an absolute family favorite. We love it there. I could spend all day exploring and taking it all in and thankfully my kids love it just as much, especially the Children’s Garden. In just a few weeks you can celebrate the birds, bees, butterflies, and all of the creates that make our gardens grow during Pollinator Palooza!! It’s already on our schedule and we CANNOT WAIT! The best part? It’s FREE! You don’t need reservations or tickets to take part in Pollinator Palooza.
All I Want for April is Acceptance.
In March of 2014, I sat in a small sterile office at the local children’s hospital with my husband and youngest son. He was 2 1/2 years old at the time, and we were waiting for the conclusions of an autism screening that involved several helping professionals and lasted 4 hours.
Diving Deep Into My Meditation Practice | Intro to Meditation + Mystical Series with Wild Sage Collective
It was this moment that popped out to me when I was in need of a personal reset earlier this year. I knew this was the moment I needed to dive deeper into my meditation practice and have something steady that I could use to feel peace and calm when life seemed so uncertain.
7+ Local Kid Stores to Shop Year-Round
I have found some of the best gifts by shopping for my kids at local Columbus shops. Unique finds that I would never find in a big box store and my kids LOVE them. I’m sharing some of my favorite Columbus Kid Stores today on the blog. Shopping small is more important than ever! Make that shopping list and then visit these stores to get something great for everyone!
Gift Guide For The Kid Who Has Everything
I often get asked about gift ideas for kids and I’m happy to put together this list full of fun ideas. While I love to get things specifically off their list these are great, go-to gifts, for stocking stuffers, birthday parties, kids you don’t know all that well, and even for your own kids when you just aren’t sure what to get. I hope you enjoy reading through - and of course please comment below with anything you’d add to the list.
Restaurant Clean Maitre’d Helps Us Stay Safe While Dining
Life has changed a lot over the last few months. We’ve all had to adjust and change our normal way of life for something that changes sometimes by the day. I don’t know about you but sometimes all of the information thrown at us can be overwhelming. This is why I was so excited to partner with Maureen (a longtime 614 Mom) to answer a lot of frequently asked questions about staying safe through COVID-19.
Kids Helping Kids! Our Virtual LemonAiD Stand with The Salvation Army
Last year my son and I hosted our first LemonAID stand at Easton Town Center. It was a beautiful day, full of sunshine and cold refreshing lemonade. This year our LemonAID stand, in support of the Salvation Army, will be virtual so we can all stay safe and keep our neighbors safe as well.
Neck Pain, The Power of Social Media, and Physical Therapy!
Earlier this year I posted a photo on Facebook sharing details on some weird neck pain I was experiencing. I tend to hold all of my stress in my neck and shoulders which leads to moments of excruciating pain and feeling uncomfortable doing the most basic things. Luckily, I had a lot of amazing people reach out in the comments, messages, and emails with tips and suggestions on how to relieve the pain. One of those people happened to be the owner of Athletity Physical Therapy, Shari.
Hosting The Perfect Birthday Party Sleepover | Everything You Need To Know
We LOVE birthdays over here. I love to create magical memories for every member of the family. It’s so important to me that they each get to be celebrated in ways that make them feel so incredibly special. Earlier this month my oldest daughter celebrated her birthday in the most magical way possible - a unicorn-themed sleepover with her closest friends. All thanks to a locally mom-owned business - Perfect Events.