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COSI – the Center of Science and Industry – in Columbus, Ohio might sound like some stuffy intellectual university institution, but it’s the total opposite. Far from boring, it happens to be one of the most entertaining – and popular – children’s activity centers in the country. Ranked #1 by Parent’s Magazine, COSI (pronounced Co-Sci – as in […]
The zoo. An often controversial, natural amusement park full of exotic animals that sends us – and our children- into a euphoric tizzy. Why do we get so gaga giddy over these creature compounds? It’s pretty bizarre when you think about it. I can’t recall ever being very interested in zoos (until recently). This is probably due […]
Columbus Ohio. I know. It’s a totally random place to go on a vacation. But hear me out on this one… Everyone goes to the beach, right? That’s probably one of – if not the most common vacation spots? There’s a reason for that. Beach = sand – fun – sun – ocean. Why wouldn’t […]
What does “the Midwest” make you think of? If you’re 21% of the U.S. population that lives in the Midwest, then you might be thinking: “home” or “family.” Perhaps that’s too general. So I took a quick poll – the super scientific kind – from my (4) token mid-Western friends. Here are some of their […]
I recently met a young woman from Kenya. Let’s call her Halina (which means gentle in Swahili). During our second encounter, the two of us began exchanging niceties about our toddlers. She had previously introduced me to a little program called Choo-Choo TV; an international-themed children’s education channel on YouTube. My daughter has become quite the fan. […]
When my daughter and I headed to San Diego recently to visit family, I took a quick poll in a few travel blogger communities and asked the question that every parent traveling with their child seems to ask: What should we do? Do I take her to Sea World or the San Diego Zoo? Or both? Or […]
So often in life, we overlook what’s right in front of us. We take our backyard for granted. We’re so steeped in day-to-day minutiae that our habits and every day surroundings start to feel tedious – even boring. Many of us move away from our birthplaces. Sometimes we go back for visits. Other times, no connections […]
Disney… It’s that magical place we dream of as children . . . and dream of taking our children to as adults. Some parents may avoid it like the plague, but most, if asked directly, will admit wanting to relive their own childhood nostalgia through their kids’ Disney experience. I’m one of those parents. I loved Disney […]
“I want to move to Nashville!” We had barely cleared the threshold of bustling Merchant’s front door when my friend proclaimed her love for my city. “But you just met! You’ve only known each other for a few hours. Shouldn’t y’all get to know each other a little better before jumping the gun?” I didn’t say […]
Oh hey there! Remember me? It’s been a while! 15 months to be exact… So, what’s the deal? Why did I just suddenly disappear, abandoning this blog, and stop responding to (or even approving) comments on posts or answering emails? Well, I don’t have any great answer for you other than the simple fact that […]
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