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Bring A Friend

by Christina Mack

September 23, 2008

There are many times when I take my daughter out to play that I wish I had brought a friend of hers along with me. Some places, like the zoo, are easy to do on our own. After all, she spends most of the time looking at animals, and we can easily do that together. Even if she wants to ride the train, it's big enough for me to join her, and I only hit my head on the roof every now and then.  Read more...

Three Days In and Around Columbus: Day 1

by Christina Mack

July 08, 2008

So, lets say you've decided to visit Columbus as a tourist and you're trying to figure out how best to spend three days in the heart of Ohio. Or maybe you have friends or family coming in from out of town and want to take them to the best family sites the city has to offer. No worries! Over the next three days I'll be giving you an itinerary for how to keep yourself (and your  Read more...

Taking Your Budding Art Critic To The Columbus Museum of Art

by Christina Mack

June 02, 2008

You might wonder if an art museum is a good place to take a preschooler. After all, sticky hands, no sense of personal space, and a voice that isn't always at an indoor volume generally don't mix with priceless artwork on walls without any kind of protective cover. But the truth is that many art museums welcome children and want to have a part in teaching art appreciation to the next  Read more...

History Lesson: Olentangy Indian Caverns

by Christina Mack

May 20, 2008

I have a BA in History, so of course I think it's an important topic for kids. But as a mom, I also know that if it isn't interesting, keeping a child's attention will be difficult. The best way to start a love of history is to start with the fun stuff. One of the places I enjoyed as a child was the Olentangy Indian Caverns . Native Americans were interesting to begin with, but a long,  Read more...

5 Best Day Trips Within an Hour

by Christina Mack

May 19, 2008

There's a lot more to Ohio than just Columbus. And while our home city has plenty to offer, sometimes it's good to get away, right? We've got lots of family-friendly attractions surrounding us, many only an hour or so away. Some of our favorites: Old Man's Cave:  It is in Hocking Hills State Park is in south-eastern Ohio, and has some of the most breathtaking natural scenery in the state. Old  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in columbus

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Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

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Do, Re, Mi! Places to Hear, Sing & Play a Tune

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Artistic Endeavors:
Our Favorite Art Venues

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Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors

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Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun

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A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

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Tot's Science Fair:
Science & Nature Sites

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Splash, Spray, Play! Local Spots to Get Wet

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