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Family-Friendly Ohio Summer Bucket List

I’ve partnered with Ohio. Find It Here. to share this list of fun things to add to your Summer Bucket List. All pictures and opinions are my own unless noted otherwise. Schools out, the temperatures are rising, and things are starting to open back up (with precautions, of course) – that can only mean one thing! It’s […]

Nature Centers are back OPEN at Columbus Metro Parks this June

The best news of June (so far)? The Nature Centers are opening back up at our Columbus Metro Parks, and we are THRILLED. I have such great memories of exploring most of them with my nanny kids a few years ago. We were able to take the girls once to Highbanks before everything shut down, and it […]

Emily Traphagen Park in Delaware is a Toddler Gem

We FINALLY explored one of the Preservation Parks in Delaware and are in love. Emily Traphagen Park might be one of the most toddler-friendly parks around. One side has great trails with a few dinosaur surprises and the other side has great green space for a picnic + two playgrounds and swings. A fun addition […]

Dorrian Green Park is a Hidden GEM Downtown

Did you know that there’s a super cool park right in front of COSI that you might not have even known existed? It’s called Dorrian Green, and it’s hiding in plain sight next to Columbus’ Center of Science and Industry. You see, it’s built right on top of a huge underground parking garage with 620 […]

Summer Reading Clubs are Back at Columbus Libraries

One of my favorite things to do in the summer is participate in summer reading clubs. They’re a great way to be intentional with our reading + you get fun prizes. We’e missed our libraries so much and even though storytimes aren’t back just yet, this feels like we’re getting a bit closer. • Sign […]

The Ultimate Guide to Columbus Area Splash Pads and Water Fun {2023}

Updated: May 2023 When it comes to summer fun with the kids, nothing beats a splash pad! As a parent, it’s easy to worry about water safety mishaps, especially when it comes to little ones who love the water. But with splash pads, we can relax and enjoy the day without fear. And for those […]

8 WEEKS OF MEGA-FUN MOVIES FOR KIDS!

Cinemark movies is bringing back their movie clubhouse this summer. Summer Movie Clubhouse is back at Cinemark with 8 weeks of kid-approved movies! Enjoy safe and exciting big-screen entertainment for just $1.50 per ticket for each movie. Save even more with $1 OFF deals on kids’ snack packs, large popcorns & large drinks during Summer Movie Clubhouse showtimes. Participating […]

Discover the Beauty of Nature at Dawes Arboretum in Newark, Ohio

We were given tickets to visit the Dawes Arboretum. All pictures and opinions are my own unless noted otherwise. If you’re looking for a place to get outside and explore, a visit to Dawes Arboretum needs to go on your list…. The Dawes Arboretum is a stunning nonprofit arboretum situated in Newark, Ohio. Established in […]

Best Dinosaur Spots in Columbus

Lately, the girls have been really enthusiastic about dinosaurs. Every time they come across a picture, a movie, or even a playground with a dinosaur, they start jumping up and down and excitedly call out “Mom, mom, dinosaur!” Their excitement was at an all-time high when we pulled up to the Children’s Museum in Indy […]

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