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Peace, Love, Lemonade
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Peace, Love, Lemonade

Parents, Andrea and Dan with their girls Libby and Hannah agree that The Salvation Army LemonAiD program is a great way for “Kids to help kids.” They raised over $1,400 last year with their virtual stand called “Peace, Love, and Lemonade.” This year they plan to meet or exceed that goal by hosting both a virtual and a physical stand where both Libby and Hannah can sell delicious lemonade.

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Pollinator Palooza at Franklin Park Conservatory - FREE Event in Columbus
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Pollinator Palooza at Franklin Park Conservatory - FREE Event in Columbus

Franklin Park Conservatory is an absolute family favorite. We love it there. I could spend all day exploring and taking it all in and thankfully my kids love it just as much, especially the Children’s Garden. In just a few weeks you can celebrate the birds, bees, butterflies, and all of the creates that make our gardens grow during Pollinator Palooza!! It’s already on our schedule and we CANNOT WAIT! The best part? It’s FREE! You don’t need reservations or tickets to take part in Pollinator Palooza.

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How To Create a Paper Mache Globe
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How To Create a Paper Mache Globe

One of my absolute favorite memories as a child was making a paper mache globe in art class. I loved being able to get messy while creating something really cool. I’ve always wanted to recreate this activity with my kids and now that we’re at home a lot more it seemed like the perfect time to do just that.

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7+ Local Kid Stores to Shop Year-Round
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7+ Local Kid Stores to Shop Year-Round

I have found some of the best gifts by shopping for my kids at local Columbus shops. Unique finds that I would never find in a big box store and my kids LOVE them. I’m sharing some of my favorite Columbus Kid Stores today on the blog. Shopping small is more important than ever! Make that shopping list and then visit these stores to get something great for everyone!

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Gift Guide For The Kid Who Has Everything
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Gift Guide For The Kid Who Has Everything

I often get asked about gift ideas for kids and I’m happy to put together this list full of fun ideas.  While I love to get things specifically off their list these are great, go-to gifts, for stocking stuffers, birthday parties, kids you don’t know all that well, and even for your own kids when you just aren’t sure what to get. I hope you enjoy reading through - and of course please comment below with anything you’d add to the list.  

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Everything Your VSCO Girl Needs | The Ultimate VSCO Girl Gift Guide
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Everything Your VSCO Girl Needs | The Ultimate VSCO Girl Gift Guide

Putting this gift guide together has been SO MUCH FUN! I think by the end of it I realized I am a VSCO girl which means I’m basically a cool mom?  I’m not sure but I’m going with it. :) VSCO girls love - oversized t-shirts, wears vans and Birkenstocks, love Carmex and scrunchies and of course is always sporting her Hydro Flask. You can shop for your VSCO girl easily here.  

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We Taught Our Kids How to Build Their Own Computers and They Loved It!
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We Taught Our Kids How to Build Their Own Computers and They Loved It!

Our kids have always loved getting to help my husband take apart his computer and put it back together. They love helping him clean it, replace parts, and ask a million questions in the process. Late last year when they started begging for their own computers my husband was excited to take this as an opportunity to teach them how to build their own computers.

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