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Things to do around Columbus and at home with your family.
Literacy in the Wild – 10 Story Trails in Central Ohio
Story Trails have been popping up in local parks all over Columbus and we are here for it. These Story Trails are an educational activity that places pages of a children's story along a popular walking route in your community in order to create a fun and engaging way...
55 Ways to Stay-n-Play at home: Winter 2021 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...
10 Ways to Beat the Winter Blues in Columbus
Happy New Year! 2021 is finally here and I am feeling cautiously optimistic. But, I am realistic enough to recognize that things will not be changing over night. With that in mind I have compiled a list of ways to stay busy and safe this winter here in Columbus. Hunt...
13 Ways to Make This Holiday Season in Columbus a Little Brighter
The holiday season is upon us, which usually means the anticipation to create magical moments is real. This year is looking extremely different from years past and finding enjoyable and safe ways to celebrate the season is important. I have gone through previous...
Ideas for Giving Back and Spreading Kindness
For the past few years I have felt the need to recharge and really focus on kindness this time of year. With World Kindness Day falling on November 13, November just seems to be the perfect month for this focus. Children learn by observing adults, even when those...
10 More Ways to Explore Columbus from a Social Distance
As the summer continues, so do the recommendations to stay safe by keeping social distance. Staying home is the safest way to avoid people, but sometimes it's nice to break up the week by getting out and exploring. Below is a compilation of "off the beaten path" ways...