Mindbenders, mazes and monarchs

April 19, 2013 By 8 Comments
COSI spring 2013

You already know how awesome COSI is, right? There's a reason Parents magazine called it the #1 children's science center in the country. The normal, everyday exhibits and activities at COSI are so great, we often don't even make it to the big featured visiting attractions. Even when we're supposed to. Recently, we were invited to tour and review Mindbender Mansion and Amazing Mazes, a "wonderfully puzzling and utterly addictive experience" that combines "two exhibitions full of brainteasers … [Read more...]

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HOOFit at the Columbus Zoo

April 13, 2013 By 11 Comments
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Who's up for a walk around the zoo?! As I've shared before, I'm trying to walk more and keep track of my steps this year, and one of our favorite places to walk and explore is the Columbus Zoo. Zoe and I would go there every day if we could! So imagine my delight when I learned Ohio Health has partnered with the zoo on the HOOFit walking program to encourage people to get more activity by exploring the zoo. As part of the Hoofit program, you can attend hosted walks at the Columbus Zoo … [Read more...]

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Central Ohio’s newest Star

April 5, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Last night, our family was lucky enough to be invited to a special pre-grand opening celebration at Star Lanes Polaris, a fabulous new "boutique" bowling alley/restaurant that sits just in front of the Polaris Fashion Place mall. It is a fantastic new offering for central Ohio families or couples looking for a fun night out! Several years ago, while visiting my fam in LA, we went to the Lucky Strike bowling alley/ restaurant in Torrance and had our minds blown. The atmosphere was way more … [Read more...]

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The cupcake tour ends here

January 18, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Koko Tea Salon & Bakery

My cupcake tour, which began in 2010 when I was still a new mommy on maternity leave and lasted through several blog posts both here and elsewhere, is officially on hiatus. Not because I no longer love cupcakes: I still adore them. Not because I made a massive new year's resolution to cut out sweets (I always do this. It never sticks.). Not because I want to eat healthier and lose weight in 2013 (although both are true). No, the cupcake tour is over because I have lost the desire to go … [Read more...]

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See Disney on Ice for free

January 9, 2013 By 11 Comments
Disney on Ice - Treasure Trove

I am a huge fan of all things Disney and so far Zoe is too, so when I heard Disney on Ice was coming to Columbus, I knew it would be a perfect mommy and daughter date. Their latest show, Treasure Trove, is a medley of all our favorite Disney friends (Mickey, Minnie and the gang) plus favorite princesses from over 50 years as well as other beloved movie characters. Now, I'm happy to share you too can go see Disney on Ice's Treasure Trove show - completely for free - in one of two awesome … [Read more...]

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Fantasy of Lights at Alum Creek

November 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Fantasy of Lights 2012

Thanksgiving's over for another year... time to talk about Christmas! I loved Christmas before becoming a mom, but now it's off the chain how Christmas-crazy I am. I want to see all of the lights, do all of the festive things, and just embrace this magical season with everything I have! It's so much fun seeing it all and experiencing the magic anew through a small child's eyes. Zoe had fun at her first Christmas (9 months old) and enjoyed herself immensely last year (21 months old) but I … [Read more...]

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Fall family fun around Columbus

October 19, 2012 By 2 Comments
Leeds Family Farm 2011

I love the fall season, especially with a little one. What could be more fun than playing in leaves, visiting apple orchards and picking pumpkins? And here in Ohio, we have so many options. Here are a few of our favorites. Leeds Farm. This fall fun spot has a special place in my heart because last year was Zoe's first time experiencing fall fun on her own two feet, and we took her here not once but twice. It rocked her world! She had sooo much fun playing in the corn boxes, climbing hay … [Read more...]

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Storming the castle at COSI – and a giveaway

October 1, 2012 By 6 Comments
Storming the Castle at COSI

This past weekend, Zoe and I were invited to preview the LEGO Castle Adventure at COSI, the country's #1 children's science center. It was awesome - full of cool LEGO castles, a scary LEGO dungeon, a massive LEGO mama dragon guarding her baby, fun costumes to wear and of course lots of opportunities to build with LEGOs. Zoe loved the exhibit and has wanted to build, build, build ever since. I liked that there were age-appropriate areas for the littlest LEGO builders (they get the biggest … [Read more...]

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3 magic words for toddler parents

August 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Zoe at play 2012

Fellow parents, do you want to know three little words that can guarantee your toddler will nap for hours like an angel? What if I told you those three magic words may also result in your normally picky eater wolfing through an entire plate of food before passing out into said wonderful nap? Those three little magical words are "Toddler Open Play." Anytime you see those words, head straight over and pay whatever the cover charge is. It'll be well worth it, trust me.* Yesterday, Zoe and I … [Read more...]

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Franklin Park Conservatory is a Columbus oasis

August 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Franklin Park Conservatory 2012

You know how so many places for kids can be loud, overwhelming and exhausting - overrun with other people's screaming, grubby monsters? (Not your kids or Zoe. Ours are perfect angels.) Think Chuck E. Cheese. Or even COSI for example - I love the place and Zoe does too, and it's the number one kids science center in the country for a reason, but I can only handle it in small doses. I find myself very depleted and in need of a nap after spending more than a couple of hours there. (Fortunately, … [Read more...]

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