Why hit up just one splash pad when you can visit an entire Splash Park!! If sunny with a chance of splash is in your forecast then Blue Heron Splash Park is the place to be! The park comes complete with a toddler zone, family zone, slides for the older kiddos, perfect photo op under the spider in the tween zone, concession, tables’ w/shade, chaise lounges with full sun exposure, gorgeous view overlooking the lake…literally something for everyone!
When technology comes to mind, we often think of the newest smartphones and gaming consoles on the market. Even though we’re following trends, there’s a good chance that the dazzle of new tech will wear off because another new thing is right around the corner. So we consider other avenues, such as refurbished tech. While it may sound unappealing to some, the savvy shopper knows that buying refurbished tech can be advantageous. Take a look at our reasons why buying refurbished tech items is smart.
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Traveling with a little one in tow? A lightweight foldable stroller may just be your new best friend.
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Being a teenager is “hard”, “the worst”, ” brutal”, etc. to say the least!! And truth be told, raising a teenager isn’t much different than raising a toddler. And as a parent, raising a toddler, I mean, a teenager, you will need to suddenly start arranging “playdates” again & encouraging them to play/meet up with friends IN PERSON. The struggle will be REAL!! Read more
The critical part of joining a water search and rescue team is meeting the job qualifications, learning fast, and knowing how to work as a team, especially in dire situations like a natural disaster. While you do need to know how to swim, there is a myriad of skill sets that can set your application apart. Make sure to read the qualifications first when you are applying, then read the rest of our blog on how to become part of a water search and rescue team.
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“Mom, I’m bored!” “Mom, the Wi-Fi isn’t working!!” “Mom, is it cool if we surf down the stairs in sleeping bags?” For those moments during Summer Break when you need to bust their boredom, when the Wi-Fi goes out, or when their imaginations highjack all common sense, busy bags to the rescue! So, what exactly are Busy Bags?
Book clubs, often seen as a surreptitious excuse for moms to get together without their kids or spouses and drink wine are much more than that. Despite the cliché, many book clubs take their reading selections and discussions seriously, using them as an avenue for personal growth, learning, and connection. These are some of the reasons to include religious texts in your book club’s lineup.
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There are many things that can lead to alcoholism or problematic drinking. You might have a genetic predisposition that makes you more inclined to overindulge in alcohol. Some individuals point to problems at home when asked to pinpoint why they started drinking too much.
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Butterflies delicately dancing along a sea of vibrant blossoms, water whispering, anticipation escalating with each bend along the path, & the forest gifting a preverbal warm hug! Holden Arboretum is a retreat from the worries of life. Holden Arboretum is a safe haven, a reminder that there is endless and abundant beauty in this world, it’s a place where your soul can relax and your inner child can play. And for us it was the perfect place to spend a milestone birthday, the big 10! It was the Imaginative Outdoor Fairy Land and Doors exhibit that initially piqued the interest of our birthday girl but the Canopy Walk was the frosting, and Emergent Tower the sprinkles on the cake!
Safe, Fun, & FREE! This Splash Pad checks all the boxes! Located at Bronson Park which is roughly 45-50 minutes away from Toledo, the Defiance Splash Pad is a mom’s dream come true! You can bring in food, the equipment accommodates an entire family (baby-adult), and you can sunbathe or chill in the shade!
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Mom on the go in Holy Toledo 