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DIY Gift Idea: Picture Puzzle

By on January 6, 2012 in Art, Fall, Gift Giving, Spring, Summer, Winter

This is not a craft blog. This is not a craft blog. This is becoming a craft blog. In my defense, I am coming down off of Christmas crafting, and this is a really cool idea I need to share with you. My super awesome idea is a DIY picture puzzle I made for people [...]

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Magic Reindeer Food – We Don’t Want Santa to Miss Our House!

By on December 14, 2011 in Art, Gift Giving, Limited Time, Winter

Magic Reindeer Food is another one of our traditions at Christmas. We were first introduced to Magic Reindeer Food when my daughter was in preschool. I thought it was the cutest idea, and immediately decided the kids would be feeding the reindeer and lighting the way for Santa on Christmas Eve. This year we also [...]

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Salt Dough Ornaments

By on December 8, 2011 in Art, Fall, Gift Giving, Spring, Summer, Winter

This year I am doing more DIY gifts than ever, and even my children are making little gifts for their friends. When I was young, I loved making salt dough figurines or ornaments. I totally forgot about this fun easy craft until my cousin told me I should make salt dough ghosts for my Halloween [...]

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Holidays at the Columbus Metropolitan Library Branches

By on November 29, 2011 in Educational, Limited Time, Music, Winter

We frequent the library about once a week for books and try to make it to story times and events as often as possible. We love the library! This holiday season, many of the Columbus Metropolitan Library branches have holiday-themed activities for families that look exciting AND are *free*! Check them out – especially if [...]

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Bison at Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park

By on November 28, 2011 in Educational, Exercise, Fall, Play Outdoor, Spring, Summer, Winter

The days following Thanksgiving were just gorgeous! We felt as if the weather was beckoning us outside, so we took a hike to see the bison at Battelle Darby Creek. The park is located in Galloway – about a twenty-five minute drive from I-270 and Sawmill Road…fyi, currently there is construction on the freeway. Just [...]

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“Merry and Bright” Exhibit at Franklin Park Conservatory

By on November 23, 2011 in Educational, Food, Limited Time, Play Indoor, Winter

The Grinch has has invaded Franklin Park Conservatory this holiday season! I cannot wait to take the kids to check it out. If you have in-laws coming to visit, give them some cash and send them on their merry way with your children. You can get some peace and quiet, and they can have some [...]

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Dropping a Letter to Santa

By on November 15, 2011 in Educational, Limited Time, Shopping, Winter

Yes, the holidays are upon us…soon to crush my will to live. I am trying, though, each year to not be a total Scrooge. My husband loves Christmas, and it is seriously his favorite time of year…besides his birthday. I promised him five years ago that I would *try* to enjoy myself during the holiday [...]

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