Rolling Hills Water Park Is OPEN!

It was late July and I had just posted a meet-up with our playgroup, our destination, Rolling Hills Water Park in Ypsilanti, MI. As a mom I was slightly terrified, how was I going to watch all three kiddos go in three different directions at a water park? Turns out one of the best things I ever did was to make the event a playdate meet-up! Many eyes and hands make for light work when it comes to watching children. Playgroup moms are like an extension of themselves. We each divided and conquered the water park that day. Two moms took a group of kiddos to the lazy river, another two took kids to the water slides, and two stayed by the splash area with toddlers, and it was such a relaxing, enjoyable, and fun day for all of us, moms and kiddos. Seven years later and we are still continuing the tradition!

 

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Wauseon Public Pool OPEN SATURDAY & ONLY $5!!!

Temps rising, sun blazing, & the cost of a waterpark is just outside your budget?  Thankfully, the amazing community of Wauseon, Ohio, has been kind enough to extend an invitation to their local pool to all visitors. Which, let’s be honest, is kinda a huge deal, especially when they totally had the option of only including individuals from their local community. Thus, with that being stated, when visiting, please extend your gratitude, thank them for opening the pool to visitors, practice your best poolside manners, and, most importantly, have fun!

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25+ Indoor Play Places for Kids in Toledo!

Winter in Northwest Ohio doesn’t have to mean “stuck inside with nothing to do.” From hands-on science stops to action-packed play zones and teen-approved hotspots, Toledo is full of indoor places that will keep your kids moving, laughing, learning, and playing all winter long! Whether you’ve got toddlers, tweens, or teens this guide has something for everyone. Think bowling + arcade fun, laser tag, trampolines, science labs, glow golf, paint-splattering adventures, and so much more. Grab your socks, gloves, and sense of adventure, let’s GO!
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Sledding Hills Guide for Toledo & Surrounding Area

Flat! That’s the one word that best describes the terrain in NW Ohio & Southeast Michigan, which is totally fine unless it snows & kiddos want to go sledding. In which case kids have two options, one, gather all the neighborhood kids and have a BYOS (Bring Your Own Snow) party in the front yard, where kids literally gather as much snow from all the yards to make a snow hill, or, hit up a snow hill. But let’s be honest, if you’re not a local these hills are tough to find. So here’s a list of some popular snow hills the locals in NW Ohio & SE Michigan frequent with their kiddos…

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Wrapped in Warmth: Rediscovering Comfort

When the seasons changed and the air turned crisp, bedtime in my childhood home took on a special kind of magic. After a warm bath, my mom would drape our blankets over the heat register so they’d soak up the rising heat. By the time my siblings and I climbed into bed, those blankets were more than just cozy, they were a full-body embrace. That warmth wrapped around us from head to toe, sinking deep into our bones and hearts. It wasn’t just comfort; it was care. It was love, stitched into the simplest nightly ritual.

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Thrifting in Toledo: 10 Local Stores That’ll Save You Money and the Planet

Listen up, ladies (and gents), if your wardrobe budget is going straight to big-box stores and online shipping nightmares, you’re basically tossing cash into a dumpster and piling up carbon footprints. But don’t worry, there’s a better way. Thrifting in Toledo is not just a smart money move, it’s fun, eco-friendly, and full of hidden gems. Whether you’re hunting for designer steals, trendy teen styles, or classic minimalist staples, this guide is your ultimate thrifting toolkit.

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