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Fall is for Apple Picking in Central Ohio!

Fall is for Apple Picking in Central Ohio!

By on September 14, 2009 in Educational, Exercise, Fall, Food

  Going to the apple orchard is such a treat. Apple picking is an activity that both you and your child will love, no matter what their age. The very young love to run and play in the orchard, and older children love to pick and eat the apples or make a game out of [...]

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Longaberger: kids can weave too!

Longaberger: kids can weave too!

By on August 17, 2009 in Educational, Gift Giving

I recently attended the Baskets for Bloggers event at The Longaberger Homestead in Frazeysburg, Ohio. Yes, that’s right, that ENORMOUS basket you pass on the highway? My friend screamed when she saw it – I think seeing a large basket on the side of the road does that to some people (I screamed too). That [...]

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COSI – The Center of Science and Industry…and just plain fun

COSI – The Center of Science and Industry…and just plain fun

By on June 27, 2009 in Educational, Play Indoor

COSI is a must see when you are visiting Columbus, Ohio. Heck, COSI is a must see when you live here. As a newbie or returning fan, you will experience new and exciting things that will keep you coming back for more. My family has a membership and we take full advantage of the wonderful [...]

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Pickin’ Berries…and other fruit for that matter

Pickin’ Berries…and other fruit for that matter

By on June 8, 2009 in Educational, Exercise, Play Outdoor, Summer

It is the height of strawberry season, and picking them fresh off the vine and eating them should be on your “must do” list in June. I took the kids out to Doran’s Farm Market in New Albany Sunday morning – it was a great activity that kept them interested and busy. I couldn’t keep [...]

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Libraries – Not Just a Book Thing…

Libraries – Not Just a Book Thing…

By on April 22, 2009 in Educational, Music

What is up with the library? It is so much fun, that’s what! Now, I am a geek (sorry my geekalicious librarian friends) and have always loved libraries, but seriously, I never remember them being as much fun as they are today. I have been taking my daughter Peyton since she was six months old [...]

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Maple Syrup Festival at Stratford Ecological Center in Delaware, Ohio

Maple Syrup Festival at Stratford Ecological Center in Delaware, Ohio

By on March 9, 2009 in Educational, Food, Play Outdoor, Spring

In a time when going green is on the forefront of everyone’s mind, getting back to the land is important, and eating locally is sought after, take advantage of the awesome farms we have in and surrounding Central Ohio. We did this passed weekend and had a great time. Saturday was an awesome day in [...]

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