Columbus, Ohio is a great city for young families because it has to cater to its own demographics! Kids under 18 years make up 21.9% of the population (US Census, 2020), so there are plenty of things to keep kids busy. Columbus boasts diverse neighborhoods, great festivals, and a love for the arts. However, concerts […]
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Central Ohio family fun + Big Bugs Our family loves The Dawes Arboretum. Located just outside of Newark, Ohio in Licking County, Dawes Arboretum has quick access to I-70 and is a convenient road trip from Columbus or Zanesville. The Dawes Arboretum is one of our favorite family-friendly attractions for visitors to Central Ohio. The
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Port Stephens with kids A well-known escape for those from Sydney and the Hunter Valley, Port Stephens is a tropical oasis about 3 hours north of Sydney. The Port Stephens region is a haven for local tourists but would be a great destination for those from overseas. I personally think it’s home to some of
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The answer will surprise you! We recently returned from a 27-night, 28-day trip to Australia and Hawaii! Aside from the side-eyes and questions about how my husband was going to take that much time off of work or what I was planning to do for the children’s schoolwork, I knew that the #1 question that
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Ohio Caverns is the perfect place for the whole family. Located in West Liberty, Ohio; Ohio Caverns is a destination suitable for kids. I’ve always believed that children are meant to be little explorers, so where better to go explore than a cave? The Ohio Caverns were discovered in 1897 by a farmhand looking for
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Things to do during spring in Ohio Each season I like to make a family Bucket List. This is so we are intentional about our time and enjoy the particular rhythms and events that each season brings. In spring, we’re ready to emerge from our hibernation and really seize the day. Here is our Spring
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For many years I’ve made a Summer Bucket List for our family and I think it’s a very good way to be intentional with the short time we have with our children. After all, we’ve all seen that meme about how you only get 18 summers with your kiddos. Time is fleeting and I do
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The perfect 2-bedroom villa resort near Walt Disney World There are so many family-friendly resorts in the Orlando area, that it’s hard to choose just one! On our first trip to the area, beach weather was iffy, so we chose to stay in Central Florida and center ourselves around all of the major attractions like Universal
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