On Sunday, July 5, the Museum of Fulton County is hosting an America’s Potluck meal to embrace community, culture, heritage, and our shared past. Bring a dish to pass and gather with friends at noon at the museum to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with food, fellowship and a patriotic program!
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Located a stone’s throw from downtown Toledo, Ohio, Glass City Metropark is where curiosity and tranquility meet. It is a perfect destination for any occasion, mood, time of year, and age. Are you seeking meditative, peaceful reflection? A destination where the entire family can play for the day? A quiet stroll hand-in-hand with the one you love? An epic afternoon or evening filled with active play and a great workout? No matter what you seek, Glass City Metropark and Riverwalk is the answer. Are you ready to step off on an epic adventure?
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Talk about the BEST playground EVER! Legit this one checks ALL the boxes! It’s safe, fun, accommodates multiple age groups, & is accessible by all! Thus, if you’re looking for a fun way to spend an afternoon with your kiddos, a cool place to meet up with a playgroup, an awesome spot to take the grand-kids, or a fun family day outing, a mini road trip to Lakeview Park in Port Clinton is the perfect destination. Read more
Canal Experience, where education and fun collide! As a mom, I am always on the lookout for events and activities that are educational. Meanwhile, the kiddos hunger for fun. The Canal Experience at Providence Metropark in Grand Rapids, Ohio is jammed pack full of educational fun! It is literally a floating history lesson!
This is where childhood comes alive, where the imagination lives! The Toledo Botanical Gardens is a feast for the eyes, with gorgeous flowers, grasses, & ground coverings, layers upon layers of textures; its beauty is bountiful. It’s a living classroom where kiddos can learn about pioneer times, explore the vegetable gardens, & most recently allow their imaginations to roam freely in the Secret Forest!
Summer has a way of sneaking up on busy families. If your backyard isn’t quite ready for the season, the thought of preparing it can overwhelm you. With the right approach, your outdoor space can become a comfortable place where everyone wants to spend time. These ideas to prep your backyard for family fun focus on practical improvements that help you create a welcoming environment without unnecessary stress.
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Family milestones have a way of sneaking up on us. One day you are celebrating a first step, and before long you are marking graduations, birthdays, new homes, and quiet moments that somehow become the stories you tell for years. The problem is that many of these memories fade into the blur of daily life unless you make a simple effort to hold onto them.
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Unplug, unwind, and get lost in the great outdoors, for it is in losing oneself in nature that you’ll be reconnected with your soul. And there’s no place more relaxing to get lost in the great outdoors than Pure Michigan! Which was precisely what we did…we grabbed our walking shoes, water bottles, packed a picnic, and hit the road in hopes of leaving the stress of life behind and getting lost in the simplicity, comfort, and beauty of nature. Our destination is 141 acres of Pure Michigan trails, gardens, playgrounds, etc. at County Farm Park! Read more
The Museum of Fulton County is hosting a special celebration at the Wauseon Depot on Saturday, May 9 from 11 am to 2 pm to celebrate National Train Day. At this free event, guests will have an opportunity to explore the history of trains in this region with special exhibits, activities, and a fantastic model train display.
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Introducing active hobbies to your child at a young age is one of the best ways to support their physical health, emotional well-being, and social development. Active play encourages movement, builds confidence, and helps children develop lifelong habits that keep them engaged and energized. The key is finding activities that feel fun rather than forced, allowing your child to move at their own pace while enjoying the process.
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Mom on the go in Holy Toledo 