Events,Giveaways and the lives of Akron Moms
Looking for an affordable getaway this Summer filled with adventure? Look no further than Experience Columbus’ Roar and Explore Adventure Getaway! This 3-day getaway in Columbus, OH boasts of the nation’s No. 1 Attractions – the Columbus Zoo and COSI science center. Plus, splash in some fun at the Zoombezi Bay waterpark and lodging for [...]
Thanks to Cedar Point, voted the world’s best amusement park 15 years running, my 8 year old is quickly becoming a coaster nut! From his first trip on the now disassembled Disaster Transport to Millennium Force last year to yesterday’s media preview of the new GateKeeper! 8 Year old Elijah and Mom on GateKeeper Ride [...]
“Lions, tigers and bears – oh my!” There are more than just impressively hand-carved and majestically painted horses in Richland Carrousel Park. The ride, which opened in 1991, features 52 elaborately crafted figures, including horses, bears, ostriches, cats, rabbits and a zebra, tiger, goat, lion and giraffe. The carrousel animals were carved mimicking the style [...]
I believe children should spend a great deal of time doing what children do best – playing. Play ignites the imagination, sparks creativity and produces bright little minds. I appreciated the opportunity recently to visit Little Buckeye Children’s Museum in the heart of downtown Mansfield with my little ones by receiving admission for my family [...]
Recently my husband and I had the exciting opportunity to participate the first of seven themed HOOFit Walks at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. OhioHealth has teamed with the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium to invite visitors to “take a walk on the well side” by taking a short walk guided by knowledgeable zoo keepers paired [...]
Do Your Pre-Travel Homework: It’s important to always do some pre-planning and preparation. If you can take some healthy food with you — fruits, cut-up veggies, plain instant oatmeal packets, etc. — this will save you from having to scrounge around for snacks. (You don’t want those hotel room refrigerators full of calorie-dense items like [...]
Adventure, fun, and pristine beaches await your family at the Bluefields Bay Villas. If you are looking for a Jamaica family resort, Bluefield Bay Villas is the perfect 5-star destination for families. Their all-inclusive family resort package includes everything you can imagine for a vacation to remember, even a nanny so parents can have some [...]
Experience a waterpark adventure like no other at Kalahari Resorts. Offering both indoor and outdoor (weather permitting) waterpark attractions, Kalahari is Ohio’s largest indoor waterpark. Kalahari offers a complete getaway for families. I suggest going for at least 2 nights to fully be able to experience what the resort has to offer. My family was [...]
There are various ways to Put-in-Bay but the easiest and most family-friendly is with Miller Boat Line Ferries. We’ve been taking Miller Boat Lines for years and have fun every time, check out our review. For us, the fun of Put-in-Bay starts when boarding the Miller Ferry. The excitement of the day ahead is lingering [...]
If you want to see all the sights and fun of Put-in-Bay, I recommend getting a combo ticket for Perry’s Cave Family Fun Center. Perry’s Cave Family Fun Center is home to Perry’s Cave, The Butterfly House, War of 18 Holes Minature Golf, The Rock Wall and Fort aMAZE’n. You can spend the entire day [...]
There is a reason why The Boardwalk at Put-in-Bay is the Lobster Bisque Capital of Ohio! It’s a funny story because people thought that the Booker family was crazy when they wanted to market Maine Lobster Bisque on the island where Lake Erie’s Walley is king. They stayed the course and now provide the best, [...]
Eat at Tony’s Garage for the Best Burgers at Put-in-Bay! You’ll enjoy hearty food in a fun atmosphere right in downtown Put-in-Bay. The sign outside of Tony’s Garage says, “First stop at Put-in-Bay”. It just so happened that it was lunch time when we got to Put-in-Bay and it was happily our first stop. During [...]
If you are planning a trip to Put-in-Bay, you will need transportation while on the island to see all of the sights. On our recent trip, we chose E’s Golf Carts for Put-inBay Transportation for the day. Golf carts are the preferred and most fun way to visit the island. You have plenty of options [...]
The fun has just begun at Put-in-Bay! My friend and I took a trip to Put-in-Bay a couple weekends ago with all of our kids for our annual Fall trip to Put-in-Bay Ohio Getaway. It is one of the best times of the year to visit the island with cooler temps, plenty to see and [...]
Have you heard about HalloWeekends at Cedar Point? Enjoy America’s best roller coasters and rides alongside the chills and thrills of spooky fun at HalloWeekends at Cedar Point. There are two distinct tracks for people to enjoy HalloWeekends at Cedar Point – Family Friendly and Frightfully Scary. Be sure to pick up a map at the [...]
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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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