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Experience Columbus Days – Take the Kids Out Oct. 8 – 11 and Save Some Cash!

Experience Columbus Days – Take the Kids Out Oct. 8 – 11 and Save Some Cash!

By on September 28, 2010 in Educational, Fall, Food, Limited Time, Play Indoor, Play Outdoor

When I was considering having children the first thing many friends and family members said to me was “kids are expensive.” For those of us with one or more kids, we know they weren’t only talking about affording college or a car. They were talking about small things such as going out as a family [...]

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Stratford Ecological Center in Delaware, Ohio

Stratford Ecological Center in Delaware, Ohio

By on September 6, 2010 in Educational, Exercise, Fall, Food, Guest Post, Play Outdoor, Spring, Summer, Winter

I am loving my guest bloggers! My next guest post is from a true local girl who has a big heart and can be found around town teaching grown ups and kids about food (be sure to check out her Kids Cook classes!): Rachel Tayse offers helpful information on her site Hounds in the Kitchen [...]

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Fair Fever in Central Ohio

Fair Fever in Central Ohio

By on July 18, 2010 in Educational, Exercise, Food, Music, Play Outdoor, Summer

My parents didn’t have a ton of cash for extracurricular activities when I was a kid, but they did make sure my brother and I got to do some special things – such as spend the day at the Ohio State Fair with a ride-all-day wristband. When August rolled around I’d get excited for the [...]

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PBJ & Jazz 2009/2010 Series

PBJ & Jazz 2009/2010 Series

By on November 7, 2009 in Educational, Food, Music

Time for your kids to get their boogie on while being introduced to some incredible and dynamic musical talents. The Jazz Arts Group of Columbus (JAG) kicked off their 2009/2010 PBJ & Jazz concert series Saturday, November 7 in their new permanent home: the newly restored Lincoln Theater. Columbus Jazz Orchestra’s premier pianist Bobby Floyd [...]

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‘Hounds in the Kitchen’ cook with your kids this October!

‘Hounds in the Kitchen’ cook with your kids this October!

By on September 23, 2009 in Educational, Food

Cooking with your children can be so rewarding, fun, and educational. Spending time with your child in the kitchen can be time to bond, and also time to teach them about nutrition and making good food choices. As a mother, I struggle with making good food choices for my kids daily. It is hard! That [...]

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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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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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