Being Savvy: Your guide to activities and fun things to do with your preschoolers and kids in Columbus, OH

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Staying Cool in the Heat

August 26, 2008

My older daughter can't play outside for more than 10 minutes without complaining that she's hot. I often think it's a clever plan to make me turn on the hose and fill up her splash mat, but some days it can get pretty hot outside. Instead of falling back on the same sprinkler or pool, maybe it's time to think up some new ways to cool off. Here are some ideas for playing outside without  Read more...

I Scream, You Scream, We All LOVE Ice Cream!

July 25, 2008

If you ask Cordy what her favorite food is, she will instantly tell you "ICE CREAM!" (Yes, in all caps.) And while I love ice cream, not just any ice cream will do for us. I try to find ice cream with as few artificial ingredients as possible, because Cordy is very sensitive to many of them. Luckily, there are some amazing ice cream shops here in Columbus, many of which use the best ingredients  Read more...

Local Dining With A World View

July 22, 2008

Columbus may be in the Midwest, but that doesn't mean we're a city of nothing but stews, sandwiches and hot dogs. If that were the case, I wouldn't continue to live here, because I couldn't survive without my Indian food fix every few weeks. I'm grateful each day that Columbus has so many excellent restaurants that offer foods from around the world, many of which are also child-friendly.  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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The Most Fun in Life Is Free!

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