Here are the best events happening during August in the Buckeye State. I hate to say it, but summer is coming to a close. The stores are full of school supplies, and I’ve even seen a few fall decorations. Noooo. We may all be thinking of school and routines, but there is still plenty of […]
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When The Shawshank Redemption premiered in 1994, I was only 10 years old. My older brother enjoyed watching the movie, and I always watched, too (thankfully it was the made-for-TV version- oye!!). While The Shawshank Redemption didn’t excel at the Box Office, it did become a cult classic. I remember touring the Ohio State Reformatory back
The Columbus Zoo lights are a Christmas event you won’t want to miss! Wildlights at the Columbus Zoo are back for another year of Christmas magic to be enjoyed by young and old. In 2023, the Zoo lights will run from November 21- January 4. The Columbus Zoo Lights will be closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas
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Kingwood Center Christmas Lights in Mansfield, Ohio (2025) Ohio is lucky to have plenty of amazing Christmas light displays, and Mansfield is home to some of our favorites. (Here’s our list of the best Christmas lights in Mansfield). One of the places we have incorporated into our Advent celebrations is “Christmas at Kingwood Center.” Kingwood
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The Nutcracker Village in Steubenville is everything it’s cracked up to be! Ok, enough with the puns! In all seriousness, we loved our visit to see the Nutcrackers in Steubenville. My kids thought Mom was a bit crazy for driving 2.5 hours to see some wooden figures, but in the end, they agreed that the
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I’m sad to say that summer is leaving us and the kids are back to school. However, autumn is a glorious season and there are many family-friendly things to do in Ohio in the fall. Ohio is full of fall festivals and activities, and I’ve compiled a list of some of the best. September Ohio
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Amish Country is a destination for families, couples, and friends of all ages. I grew up in Amish Country, and even though I’ve lived away for nearly 20 years, I keep going back. It’s more than just the amazing cheese, slower pace of life, and beautiful rolling hills – it’s a place to create amazing
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Knox County, Ohio has much to entertain visitors. From Columbus to Mt. Vernon is only 1 hour and Cleveland is only a little over 90 minutes away! Don’t let the drive stop you, because Knox County is home to a glam hotel, a hip liberal arts college, and numerous hiking and biking opportunities. Here are
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