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When I was pregnant I loved going into baby stores to look around and stock up for the near future. It’s fun to find gems you didn’t know you needed. Once my first child was born, I realized just how quickly babies grow. It seemed I couldn’t keep up with the right size clothing. Then, […]

Once Upon A Child Westerville

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Columbus Children’s Choir is not something I knew about prior to moving to the area. I grew up in an era without social media. Living in northern Ohio, I had just never had the opportunity. Surely, more young people know about the group now. If you are a young person who loves to sing and […]

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Columbus Children’s Choir – musical education and vocal performance

newborn photography coach

I have been a newborn photography coach since 2022. Right out of the gate, students started flocking to me. I knew immediately I made the right decision. There is such a need for quality instruction in the newborn photography niche. Private Mentoring and Workshops I do many private 1:1 mentoring sessions and small group workshops […]

Newborn Photography Coach

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It seems internet shopping has destroyed some brick and mortar stores. I admit that I too do most of my shopping online. But, when my kids were little I loved going into baby stores. It’s a different experience when you get to browse the items in person. Dublin Toy Emporium is a great option! It […]

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Visit Dublin Toy Emporium

Child enjoying a museum in Columbus

Are you looking for a Columbus childrens museum? Surprisingly, there aren’t too many in the city. You can take a short drive and find some great children’s museusm, but we actually don’t have many IN Columbus. However, we do have the best children’s museum in the state! Below are three great options for Columbus Childrens […]

Columbus Childrens Museum

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ohio family newborn session

4 Things to Consider When Hiring One for Your Family Family portraits are special. They bring your family together. They preserve special memories. This is why you should hire a skilled portrait photographer. In my previous post, ‘7 Things to Consider When Hiring a Newborn Photographer,’ I discussed some standards for newborn photographers. Now, I’m […]

Advice, Child Portraits, Family Session

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Portrait Photographer Columbus Ohio

There are so many Columbus, OH pediatricians – which one is the right fit for your baby? So Much to Do! So, you are expecting a baby! That’s wonderful news, but I also know it comes with a lot of stress. You are busy getting the nursery ready and building a baby registry. Not to […]

Columbus OH Pediatricians

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Hi! You probably got here by googling “fun things to do in Columbus with kids.” Well, anyone who has lived around Columbus for any amount of time can answer that. We all know the biggies like COSI, Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, and Legoland Discovery Center. And honestly, those probably came up when you searched. But, […]

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Things to Do in Columbus with Kids, unique fun

We all know the pandemic has been tough on businesses. Maternity stores in Columbus Ohio are no exception. One of the maternity stores I used to partner with closed permanently during the pandemic. I am sure shopping right now is tough if you expecting a child. Sure, online shopping is convenient. But, when I was […]

Clothes Mentor in Columbus Ohio

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familiy session

I am a photographer. I work with a lot of new families. Therefore, I often get asked for fashion advice. Clients want to know what to wear for a family photo shoot. Here are some tips for choosing outfits that will look great for your family session. 1 – Don’t delay Plan ahead to make […]

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What to Wear for a Family Photo Shoot

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