I had never heard of hyperbowling but I was excited to round up some friends and try out something different!  When we got to Star Lanes, we got our bowling shoes and headed over to our lane.  At first glance you think, this is just bowling with neon lights on the lanes but NOPE!  Hyperbowling uses the bumpers and the neon lights stream up and down the bumpers and are used as targets for points! WHAT?!   So with the bumpers up and lights streaming we got ready to hyperbowl and “bump” our colored light targets.  Different colors had different points and once we bump the rail, then the ball ..read more

Oh my!  It’s time for my oldest to graduate high school! How did this happen?  It went way too fast…and senior year was looking like a ball of stress for this mama. I decided I better check in to this Senior Photos thing so I put a call out on Instagram to what local Columbus Photographers were following us and of course interested in working with SMAC!  I checked out several but in the end I absolutely fell in love with Oh Miss Photography and her use of natural outdoor light. I messaged the owner, Meghan, and we met for coffee to discuss biz and ideas. Meghan is super bubbly in person and s ..read more

Ready for Swenson’s So slowly but surely the Polaris area is taking up every possible green space with retail or restaurants, but I have to say I was intrigued when I saw the Swenson’s Drive-In sign go up. It just felt like this place will be different and perhaps a little nostalgic too! The kids and I decided to make Swenson’s a destination on our Columbus Staycation over the summer.  We parked and had to read the sign that said “Lights on for service”…..oh, ok.  I had to look around my dash for the headlights control!  I mean most of us have vehicles where the lights are on “auto”.  WAY TO ..read more

One of the questions I get asked the most from parents is “when is my child ready to try contact lenses?” That answer can vary. The average age that we fit most kids in my office is around 12 or 13.  At this age their eye size and dexterity tend to make it easier for insertion and removal techniques.  We generally talk to the parents to determine their child’s level of responsibility, cleanliness, and readiness.  Motivation on behalf of the child is key for successful contact lens wear.  Kids who play sports or participate in certain activities may start even younger with contact lens wear ..read more