Events,Giveaways and the lives of Akron Moms
The phrase lyme disease, and the word ‘tick’ can cause fear and trepidation among anyone within ear shot of a deer crossing sign. After a recent back and forth with Glenn Needham of The Ohio State University, I have some things to share, including a tick comparison chart, – and some questions to have you [...]
One of our most visited articles in the summer time is swimming pools for kids in Akron. Who knows if this will be a sweltering summer or one of global cooling, but it’s always great to have a plan to cool off the kids aside of the garden hose. Any pool is great, however I [...]
Emma Rowena Gatewood – best known as Grandma Emma Gatewood – was an Ohio-native and hiking pioneer. She encouraged others to follow her lead and practice extreme hiking, no matter their age and available footwear. My research in to the life of Emma Gatewood revealed this physically fit female once hiked the entire Appalachian Trail [...]
From our recent travels through the Cuyahoga Valley National Park we’ve come across an interesting set of structures. Not old, no, not amazing either, but unique on the landscape- and, curiously, linked with some interesting footprints in the mud along a nearby deer path. Orientation Some of the stick teepees were scrawny, but others were [...]
My family enjoys the outdoors. We are often found hiking in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park – year-round. My son has been into the minecraft game lately and it is hard to tear him away – but we do – and he always has fun once we get outside. Last week, we took a trip [...]
Sled Riding Hills are almost part of urban lore and legend- they come and go only with new fallen snow. Where are they? How far away ? By the time you find out, the snow has melted. We’ll be your guide this year to some outstanding sled riding hills. Here are our favorites. Jump to [...]
I know I should have posted this as soon as I saw it! The new addition to Cedar Point 2013 is the GateKeeper! The new ride is what is called a WINGED rollercoaster that rides the track like a centipede’s legs. Can’t wait to to try the nothing above you – nothing below you sensation! [...]
Cedar Point this year is working on bettering the park experience with some new eye candy this year. Dance and Light Show at Cedar Point – Luminosity One of the new experiences is Luminosity- this is a midway filling dance party that they say will light up the whole park and shine brand new rotating [...]
If you are planning a family reunion in Ohio or other group travel in Ohio, check out Fort Rapids Indoor Waterpark Resort. Centrally located in Columbus, Ohio, Fort Rapids is easy to get to from anywhere and offers 82 degree temps, 60, 000 sq ft waterpark, conference center, dining, and a variety of rooms and [...]
So, ya… I got my PROGRAMS&EVENT Guide for Summit County MetroParks today. I like to go through it and mark some things on my calendar- otherwise the 4-pager is headed for the recycle bin without more than a glance. I’m not rewriting everything they have on the Summit County MetroParks website. But I am cherry [...]
DId you grow up listening to the corny jokes aboard the Paddle Wheel Excursion at Cedar Point? The jokes made up in the 1960s, and memorized by, probably hundreds of paddle wheel boat captains and retold millions of times, are coming to an end! Visit Cedar Point one last time before September 5th, when the [...]
I read an article in the Akron Beacon Journal today outlining the great family nights in Cuyahoga Falls this summer on Thursdays! We got movie nights going on!! The listing is below, but first some details for newbies: What’s the Cuyahoga Falls Amphitheater Like? The open air theater in Cuyahoga Falls is RIGHT downtown. If [...]
Spring is soon on it’s way and there is proof in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. (Don’t look outside at last night’s ice and snow storm!) Our beloved Great Blue Herons have returned home. If you’ve never seen this popular attraction, head on over to Bath Road in Akron, Ohio. The heronry on Bath Road [...]
Great Activities for Kids at the Summit County MetroParks’ Nature Realm this January and February 2011. SO mark your calendars, and make reservations where appropriate! Refreshing Night Hike Wednesday 1/5 @ 7pm Join Naturalist Mike Greene to discover nature at night while hiking one full mile on the Cherry Lane and Fernwood trails. Being that [...]
Summit County MetroParks sends out a calendar every quarter outlining all of their activities for the various parks around Summit County. I’ve handpicked what looks like the best events for the Nature Realm in West Akron and have placed them here for your easy cherry picking! (OK, there are no cherries in December, I know [...]
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My name is Cindy, I am an active stay-at-home mom of two kids ages 6 & 8. I am the lead author and developer of this blog. I married my husband Matt in 1998, after dating 4 years through college. My role in our family takes many forms: … [Read More...]
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May 15, 2013