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“Seussical the Musical” at the Palace This Weekend!!

By on March 2, 2012 in Limited Time, Theater, Winter

Have you heard of “Seussical the Musical”? Well, if not, you need to check it out (ticket giveaway information below)! Pleasure Guild of Nationwide Children’s Hospital is presenting “Seussical the Musical” at the Palace Theater this weekend. The first show is tonight, Friday, at 7 pm. I had the opportunity to speak with one of [...]

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Central Ohio Metro Park Programs

Central Ohio Metro Park Programs

By on June 24, 2011 in Educational, Exercise, Fall, Play Indoor, Play Outdoor, Spring, Summer, Winter

My son and I went to our first preschool program together at Blendon Woods. The Central Ohio Metro Parks offer year-round programs for people of all ages, and not only are they fun and educational, but free! We attended a program designed for the preschool aged group called “Big Trees.” A naturalist took us on [...]

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CML’s Summer Reading Club Starts June 4!

CML’s Summer Reading Club Starts June 4!

By on June 3, 2011 in Educational, Limited Time, Play Indoor, Play Outdoor, Summer

Not sure if I’ve mentioned this lately, but I love the library. We have a fantastic library system in Columbus with FREE access to books, job and homework help, concerts, author visits, story times for children, and my favorite thing of all: Summer Reading Club! This year the Columbus Metropolitan Library‘s Summer Reading Club slogan [...]

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Family Fun Activity: Raise Butterflies

Family Fun Activity: Raise Butterflies

By on May 18, 2011 in Educational, Fall, Gift Giving, Spring, Summer, Winter

My teacher friend Angie told me she was raising butterflies in her classroom and at home with her kids. I was immediately intrigued. My girl loves butterflies and my son loves bugs, so it seemed to be the perfect mesh of caterpillar and winged-creature to appease them both. In addition to that, my daughter has [...]

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Inniswood Metro Gardens in Westerville, Ohio

Inniswood Metro Gardens in Westerville, Ohio

By on May 17, 2011 in Educational, Exercise, Fall, Play Outdoor, Spring, Summer, Winter

My son and I visited Inniswoods Metro Gardens specifically to go on the Frog Talk Walk, and ended up adding an educational hike the perfect length for my three-year old boy. Inniswoods Metro Gardens is a park specifically designed to teach patrons about flowers, plants, and wildflowers that have been introduced or are indigenous to [...]

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Throw a Stinkybomb Soap Party!

Throw a Stinkybomb Soap Party!

By on May 13, 2011 in Art, Birthday Planning, Educational, Fall, Gift Giving, Spring, Summer, Winter

Looking for a unique birthday party idea with a cool take-away for the kiddies? Make soap. My girl turned five a few weeks ago and we had Megan Green from Stinkybomb Soap come and make soap with each of our little guests. All the kids loved it – it was hands-on and they used their [...]

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Cooking With Your Children

Cooking With Your Children

By on April 7, 2011 in Educational, Fall, Food, Spring, Summer, Winter

Cooking with your children is not only fun, but educational. You have to make dinner, so why not choose one night a week where you do it together? I have found that cooking together is the perfect time to educate my little ones on safety in the kitchen, how to use certain cooking utensils, and [...]

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