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Experience the Wonder of Belize with Kids
Belize will forever go down as one of the most magical trips I have experienced. There are two worlds when it comes to the country of Belize, the ocean and the jungle, and when we were in the midst of planning, we knew we had to experience both. Although we only had a week, we made the decision to split our time between the jungle and mountainous region near San Ignacio and the ocean and reef at Ambergris Caye. Getting to Belize Belize is an easy, under 3-hour flight, from Miami, Denver, Houston or Atlanta. We flew Columbus –> Dallas and then Dallas –> Belize City and experienced one of…
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32 Holiday Happenings in Columbus – 2022 Edition
The holiday season is upon us and the anticipation to create magical moments is real. I have compiled a list of ideas that include some of our favorite holiday traditions and some that we have been waiting to try out. One Time Holiday Events Cirque Dreams Holidaze Cirque Dreams Holidaze will convey the magic of the holiday season through a Broadway-style production infused with contemporary circus arts. Cirque Dreams Holidaze is set to dazzle Columbus audiences with its acclaimed and whimsical holiday spectacular at the Palace Theatre, for two nights only, on December 1st and 2nd. Tickets can be found at my.cbusarts.com. Sounds of the Season at the Holiday Pops Concert Take in…
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9 Instagram Worthy Spots for Fall Foliage in Central Ohio
There is something so special about hiking through the woods when the leaves are turning in the fall. The light reflecting off the golden leaves just makes everything magical. There are a few spots locally that we visit each year that just shimmer in gold during peak foliage and we finally compiled a list of the locations to share with the world. Blendon Woods Metro Park: Take the 2-mile Sugarbush Trail and you will pass through a woods that opens onto a meadow and at peak foliage everything glows golden. Clear Creek Metro Park: The .9-mile Lake Trail winds through woods and leads to an observation deck overlooking Lake Ramona. Take in the…
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30 Things to do this Fall in Columbus
Another fall is here, which means it is time for all of the seasonal fun! I put together this initial list a few years ago filled with our tried and true things to do and then other ideas for inspiration. Since a few of our favorite fall activities are no longer in existence (Demonye’s haunted greenhouse and Schacht Farms pumpkin patch), I will be turning to this list for inspiration on creating new memories this fall. Check out the list and be sure to share your favorite fall activity with me. Sign up for the Columbus Buddy Walk. This year the Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio is celebrating the…
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15 Must Have Books for Your Two Year Old
Reading is one of the most powerful ways to support your child’s speech, language, and cognitive development by introducing them to new vocabulary and new ideas. When choosing a book for your two year old, focus on books that would be of interest, use short text, have fun illustrations, and incorporate rhyming and repetitive language. Just a few of our favorites… You Are Two by Sara O’Leary. A baby’s second year is full of memorable milestones. Walking, running, understanding more words, speaking their names, and forming first memories are all exciting achievements. You Are Two looks back on these moments, inviting little ones and their parents to celebrate how much they have…
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27 Ways to Play This Winter in Columbus
A few years ago we decided to change our mindset and really start to embrace winter. One of the main ways we do this is by creating a list with the anticipation of looking forward to the things that we generally only do during the winter months. This is an updated version of the list we pull from each year for inspiration. Check it out and let us know if you are up for the challenge of shifting your mindset towards winter this year. Opt Outside Check out Quarry Trails Metro Park, the newest addition to the Columbus Metro Parks system. While still under construction, so far this park features…
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58 Ways to Stay-N-Play at Home: Winter 2022 Edition
It’s cold, it’s dark, and we are all home. So, here is a list of ways to stay and play at home adjusted for this season. Fingers crossed we get more snow, because snow play can take up an entire morning! Snow Play Build a Snowman: Then label body parts, clothing items, and use spatial concepts in order to build your child’s vocabulary. Snow Angels: Describe how to make it and then make one together. Which angel is bigger? Snow Paint: Liquid watercolors are a perfect way to color the snow and can be spread via a spray bottle or a paint brush. What colors are you using? Snow Gems: Create these gems by…
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Holiday Happenings in Columbus – 22 Family Friendly Ways to Celebrate the Season
The holiday season is upon us and the anticipation to create magical moments is real. I have compiled a list of ideas that include some of our favorite holiday traditions and some that we have been waiting to try out. Holiday Lights at the Columbus Commons Holiday lights will be twinkling at the Columbus Commons from November 19th through January 2nd from 5 p.m. until 11 p.m. A 50 ft tall holiday tree has been installed along with more than 400,000 lights throughout the park. Bundle up, stream some holiday music, and take a stroll through the park to take in the sights. Sounds of the Season at the Holiday Pops Concert…
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A November for Giving Back and Spreading Kindness
World Kindness Day falls on November 13th and the past few years we have really decided to spend time this month focusing on kindness and how we can give back. Children learn by observing adults, even when those adults aren’t intentionally trying to teach them anything. This month I will continue to challeng myself to be more intentional in spreading kindness in hopes that my children will learn and follow my lead. Join us in celebrating World Kindness Day on November 13 by completing 1 random act of kindness. Put together snack packs for the Ronald McDonald House. Your gift of an on-the-go snack pack allows families to stay close…
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Fall in Columbus – 15 Tried and True Things to Do
Another fall is upon us and some of my favorite events and outings happen during this time of year. Check out the list of 15 tried and true things to do this fall season. Visit The Plant Kindness Project in Mechanicsburg, Ohio. This magical place started out as a personal garden and has evolved into a community garden and kindness initiative. Walk the gourd tunnel, take in the beauty of the flowers, and hang out with the farm cat, “Cheese.” Be sure to pick up produce at the farm stand, where nothing is priced and everything is donation based. Located at 2075 Bullard-Rutan Rd, Mechanicsburg, OH 43044. Go Apple Picking. Nothing says…