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Buckeye Model Train and Railroad Show

By on December 6, 2012 in Educational, Limited Time, Play Indoor, Winter

Earlier this year I took my kids to an expo at the fairgrounds to see model trains. I could barely get my son (who had *just* turned four) to leave – he was in heaven playing with trains, looking at trains, watching how the train operators programmed the trains…the engines could have been in their [...]

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Ohio Historical Society in Columbus, OH

By on August 25, 2012 in Educational, Fall, Limited Time, Play Indoor, Play Outdoor, Spring, Summer, Winter

I like history. I enjoy learning how people used to live, what they ate, how they dressed, and what they did on a daily basis – especially people in my home state. We recently took a trip to the Ohio Historical Society where my kids and I got our fill of the past. The Ohio [...]

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August Events as Seen on Fox 28′s ‘Good Day Columbus’

By on August 4, 2012 in Educational, Exercise, Limited Time, Music, Play Indoor, Play Outdoor, Summer

Thanks to all of you who tuned into my appearance on Fox 28′s Good Day Columbus! Here are the family fun activities I talked about for August: FREE! fun kids concerts: Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Shows are generally about an hour or so, and I like to get there early so I can [...]

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Kids Pottery Classes at Bareclay in Grandview, OH

By on July 15, 2012 in Art, Educational, Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter

Lisa Bare Culp, creator and owner of Bareclay, has a way with clay…and children. I found this out by taking my kids to Bareclay’s “Your Name in Clay” class where my kids got to pound, roll, scratch, decorate, and create a personalized name plate. We had a very positive experience because it was all about [...]

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May Events as Seen on WTTE Fox 28 “Good Day Columbus”

By on May 5, 2012 in Art, Educational, Exercise, Food, Limited Time, Music, Play Indoor, Play Outdoor, Shopping, Spring, Summer, Theater, Uncategorized

Thanks to all who tuned in to my appearance on WTTE Fox 28′s “Good Day Columbus.“  Here are the activities I mentioned coming up in May (I tried to choose a little something for everyone): ProMusica Chamber Orchestra is playing at Franklin Park Conservatory Youth and Family Day includes: musical performances, crafts, drum circle, and [...]

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Slate Run Living Historical Farm in Canal Winchester, OH

Slate Run Living Historical Farm in Canal Winchester, OH

By on July 1, 2011 in Educational, Exercise, Fall, Play Indoor, Play Outdoor, Spring, Summer, Winter

Imagine stepping back in time where there are no cell phones, cars, television, or drive-thrus. Now imagine pumping your drinking water, keeping a root cellar because you grow and make your own food, and living with no air conditioning in the humid heat of July in Ohio. All of these thing were daily life in [...]

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