Challenge Island offers in-school field trips and after school STEAM programs. Challenge Island is a great way for schools to offer safe, fun and educational programs without the cost and hassle of transportation. Simply pick a Challenge Island field trip “destination” that meets your school’s current curricular needs and we’ll take your students on an…
Mother’s Day Cake Decorating Kits from Dorothy Lane Market
LM&M Railroad is one of my family’s favorite activities. My kids love trains, and LM&M offers family-friendly rides all throughout the year. These rides give my kids a chance to enjoy quality train time; plus, there’s always a fun theme or activity that really makes the whole experience extra special. Last weekend, we returned to…
When you become a parent, everything changes in an instant. All of a sudden, taking care of and loving a tiny person who depends on you for everything becomes your main goal. Because of this huge duty, you need to be very careful and ready. In order to react effectively to potential emergencies, young parents…
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Ready or not, here comes Halloween! There are hundreds of articles out there with tips guaranteeing a successful night of trick-or-treating for your kids, but nothing for the parents…until now. If your children are young, you’ll need to go trick-or-treating with them. Before leaving the house, set out an empty basket on your front porch…
It’s been about 18 months since the Memorial Day tornadoes ripped though the Miami Valley, and Scene75 is almost ready to reopen their doors. After the devastating storms damaged the majority of their facility, they’ve been working hard to get things back up and running. But it hasn’t all been bad news. The…
Happy Earth Day! Celebrate nature with your family today by enjoying one of our local parks with Nature PlayScapes – see our list here! Hills & Dales Playground and Nature Play: 2606 Hilton Drive, Kettering OH 45409 Hills & Dales White Oak Camp area offers a traditional playground and a nature play…
Warmer weather has arrived, and it’s a great time to explore the outdoors with your family. Here are some fun, easy ideas for connecting with nature and enjoying the wonderful colors, smells and sounds of the season. Check out these Fifteen Fun Things to Do Outdoors This Spring from Five River MetroParks: 1. Grow something…
Fall break: It’s the time to do just that and take a break from work, school and the day-to-day grind. Whether it’s a daytrip or an overnight excursion you are after, here are a few ways to spend time as a family this fall. Sleep under the stars Fresh air, wide-open spaces, s’mores…
