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“All Horse Parade” in Delaware, OH

By on September 10, 2012 in Fall, Limited Time, Music, Play Outdoor

Yesterday, Delaware kicked off their county fair and the Little Brown Jug with the “All Horse Parade.” People lined the streets cheering on horses and riders as they marched from the county fairgrounds through Delaware’s quaint downtown. I went with my mom and the kids, and we loved it! Civil War reenactors led the parade [...]

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September Events

By on September 5, 2012 in Educational, Exercise, Fall, Food, Limited Time, Music, Play Indoor, Play Outdoor, Road Trippin', Shopping, Sporting Event, Theater

Unfortunately due to scheduling conflicts, I was unable to do my monthly appearance on Fox 28 “Good Day Columbus.” BUT, because I’ve gotten used to highlighting a few family-fun activities each month, I thought I’d still do that. This month I’ve listed a number of things that will get you out of the city for [...]

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Olentangy Indian Caverns in Delaware, OH

By on September 11, 2011 in Birthday Planning, Educational, Exercise, Fall, Play Outdoor, Spring, Summer

I hadn’t been to the Olentangy Indian Caverns since a 4th or 5th grade field trip, and remember being impressed. As an adult, the visit was even better.  A friend and I recently took our kiddies, and found there was much more to do than squeezing our bodies through underground rock formations. They had mini-golf, [...]

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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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A Day at the Beach: Visit Alum Creek State Park in Delaware, Ohio

A Day at the Beach: Visit Alum Creek State Park in Delaware, Ohio

By on August 8, 2010 in Exercise, Play Outdoor, Summer

Believe it or not there is a beach in Central Ohio and it is at Alum Creek State Park. Now, those who are from Columbus and vicinity may refer to this beach as “kitty litter beach” because it isn’t covered in tiny white granules of sand, rather teeny tiny pebbles and mud that squishes between [...]

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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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