Finally a playground near home that welcomes all our friends, our friends with walkers, leg braces and forearm crutches, and wheelchairs! Because all kids should be able to join in the fun no matter what assistance they require.
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Tag: Family Travel
Two Awesome Playgrounds! Glass City Metropark (FREE)
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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Family Road Trip Car Maintenance Checklist
Nothing disrupts a road trip like an unexpected car problem. When you’re traveling with kids and planning stops, the last thing you need is a vehicle issue on the side of the road. A little preparation before you leave can help you avoid stress. That’s why a reliable car maintenance checklist for your family road trip deserves a place in every travel plan.
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A Family-Friendly Guide to Exploring New Zealand by Campervan
Why a Campervan Is a Great Way to See New Zealand
New Zealand is one of those places that seems made for road trips. The scenery changes quickly, the distances are manageable, and many of the best stops are outside the big cities.
For families, that makes a campervan a practical and often more relaxing way to travel.
Secret Forest with a Hidden Treehouse in Toledo
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!
County Farm Park & Playground: Free Family-Friendly Fun!
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
Why Predictable Car Maintenance Matters More When You Have Kids
Looking back on the times before having kids, the priorities were different. Things like car maintenance were something you handled whenever you “got around to it.” Missing an oil change by a few weeks wasn’t a big deal, nor was noticing a strange light come on in the dashboard. But once the kids came, the car became more than just transportation. It became a crucial part of the lifestyle, enabling school drop-offs, time at sports practices, doctor’s appointments, and more.
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Tips for Going on a Long Flight With a Toddler
Let’s be honest, traveling with a toddler can feel overwhelming before you even leave the house. Between packing, planning, and mentally preparing for every possible meltdown, it’s a lot to carry. With the right tips for going on a long flight with a toddler and a flexible mindset, the experience becomes more manageable.
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Winter’s Quiet Magic: A Journey to Yellow Springs, Ohio
I just returned from one of the most unexpectedly beautiful experiences I’ve had in a long time, a winter weekend in Yellow Springs, Ohio. And it got me thinking about how often we complain about winter. The cold. The snow. The gray skies. We count down the days until spring, wishing time away instead of living in it.
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The One Thing That Makes Any Trip Extraordinary (Even With Kids or Teenagers)
Traveling with your partner and kids, especially teenagers, can feel like a logistical puzzle mixed with emotional negotiation. Different sleep schedules, strong opinions, short attention spans, and the constant fear of someone being bored or overwhelmed. But here’s the thing: travel doesn’t have to be perfect to be meaningful. In fact, the goal isn’t to do it all, it’s to experience it fully. To move, to explore, to disconnect from routine, and to reconnect with each other. This trip reminded me why travel matters so deeply and how, with the right mindset, it can actually be enjoyable… even with teenagers in tow.
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Mom on the go in Holy Toledo 