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I am Guilty. I am Polluting the Earth. EasyLunchBoxes Review and Giveaway

July 21, 2011 By

What do I use to keep the leftover chicken pieces from last night’s dinner? Disposable bags. What do I use to compartmentalize the bulk ground beef and store them in the freezer? Disposable bags. What did I use to pack my family’s lunches most of the time? Disposable bags. Got it? Yes, I am guilty.  [...]

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Great Blue Herons Return to Cuyahoga Valley National Park

February 22, 2011 By

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 [...]

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$50 Bella Merce Giveaway at Nature Realm Playdate!

June 2, 2010 By

The Nature Realm Playdate is sure to thrill the kids with a personal demonstration from the naturalist on Wednesday, June 9th. Let The Family Groove thrill YOU with a $50 gift certificate to Bella Merce! Everyone will receive a card for 15% off your next order. Create your own Custom Jewelry Bella Merce is a [...]

What animals go south for the winter, Mom?

September 18, 2009 By

Do you have a budding naturalist on your hands or just an inquisitive child that loves animals like I do? Join the Goodyear Heights Metro Park naturalist for Nature Investigators: Fall Migration on Saturday, Sep 26 2:00p at Goodyear Heights Metro Park, Pioneer Shelter & Trails, Akron, OH.  Join Naturalist Meghan Doran for this interactive [...]

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Best Playgrounds in Akron

August 31, 2009 By

Year round fun can be had at this great playgrounds in Akron!  Visiting a playground is a fun &  natural way for kids to explore, learn, exercise, develop social skills, and enjoy the great outdoors.  It can be fun and a workout if you play with your kids while at the playground too! I’ve compiled [...]

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Ft. Island Griffiths Park is a Great Akron Playground

April 3, 2009 By

Ft. Island Griffiths Park is a family recreation at its best right in the heart of the Fairlawn/Montrose area. They even have Nature Resource Center with great education opportunities and programs. Kids love the playground! There are two play structures for ages 2-5 and 5-12. Playground has swing sets, slides, climbing walls, activity panels, play [...]

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Akron Metroparks are family fun

February 19, 2009 By

Keeping your kids active and happy couldn’t be easier with the Metroparks of Cleveland and Akron in your backyard. Educational experiences are around each corner as you hike the trails, experience the wildlife by feeding birds from your hand or watching a frog leap from a lily pad, enjoy the vista from the ledges, catch [...]