Dayton is an awesome place to raise families and these are just some of the reasons why we love this city… 1. Everyone is just so nice- Really! Some cities are a little harder to get to know others and make friends. Dayton has a ton of mom/dad groups, Facebook city pages, community events, etc. and…
The New Year means new resolutions and for many that means one word – organization. While I don’t necessarily make formal resolutions, I always vow to be more organized, if anything to help our day-to-day lives run more smoothly. This year, throw in the fact that we just moved to a new house in November,…
If your kids love to explore, and I don’t know a kid doesn’t, you’ve got to check out the Wegerzyn Garden at MetroPark in Dayton. Bring the swimsuits and pack a picnic. I can’t think of a more appropriate name for this natural playground set right in the beautifully landscaped MetroPark. All ages will have fun discovering the…
The 2015 Smithsonian Magazine’s Museum Day Live takes place throughout Ohio on September 26th. Find out which locations will participate…
Most weekdays I eat breakfast with my kids. But during the week, I’m rushed at breakfast time. This block of time is not only reserved for eating, but also for putting the finishing touches on school lunches, reminding kids to brush their teeth, rounding up books, coats, shoes, signing assignment notebooks and helping to finish…
MetroParks new take-home program kits now available
I have been a father now for five years, and Facebook has never been a daily habit for me. I remember the first time someone shared a photo of my son on Facebook without my knowledge. I got an email notifying me that I had been tagged in a photo, so I pulled up Facebook…
When it comes to saving money on home expenses, even small changes can make a big impact. In Helena, MT, where winters are long and bitterly cold, and summers bring their own challenges, energy efficiency is a top priority for homeowners. The extreme weather swings mean your home needs to work overtime to keep you…
I have a Thomas-obsessed three-year-old. He flocks to the train tables at the library and bookstore. He’s always playing with his Thomas trains (and bath toys) at home. He wears the same Thomas t-shirt several times a week. Luckily, we live in a very train-friendly city: he sees Thomas regularly at the Highfield Discovery Garden; we went to A Day…
The Butterfly House at Cox Arboretum MetroPark is one of the few butterfly exhibits in the country featuring all native butterflies. Our native-Ohio Butterfly House enables children and adults to view native butterflies and moths in all stages of metamorphosis. When you visit the Butterfly House at Cox Arboretum will be able to see species such as…
