Midwest Food, Family, + Fun
Summer can get expensive fast. One minute you’re planning a simple afternoon out and the next thing you know someone wants a souvenir, nobody finished the $9 slushie, and somehow your “cheap day” turned into a mini vacation budget. We’ve learned over the years that memorable summers don’t have to be expensive ones. Some of…
If you’re looking for an easy, family-friendly (and dog-friendly!) day trip from Columbus, Chillicothe is one of those underrated Ohio gems that totally delivers. All in a day you can hike scenic trails, explore ancient earthworks, wander a charming downtown, and wrap it all up with one of the best local burger stops we’ve had…
After a long winter (seriously, what was this winter?!), there’s nothing better than that first stretch of warm days when everyone just needs to get out of the house. But if you’re anything like us, you don’t want every outing to turn into a $100 day between snacks, activities, and “just one more thing.” So we pulled…
Perfect—this is the direction that will make it actually useful and worth sharing. I leaned into f you’re looking for free things to do in Columbus this summer, this is the list to bookmark. Downtown Columbus is rolling out 200+ events across Columbus Commons and surrounding downtown spaces, with something happening nearly every day—from food trucks and concerts to…
Becoming a homeowner in Central Ohio is equal parts exciting… and slightly overwhelming. You get the keys. You celebrate. You start picturing cozy nights, backyard BBQs, and finally painting that wall the color you actually want. And then reality hits. When was the HVAC system last serviced?How old is the water heater?Is the electrical panel…