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The YMCA of Central Ohio is in the middle of the Give Her Hope Campaign – an effort to raise $60,000 in 60 days to support 200 women experiencing homelessness in Columbus. I previously worked in a homelessness prevention program connected to the YMCA Family Shelter and I could personally tell you numerous stories of families …

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Implementing these 3 practical parenting tips on a consistent basis has helped us have a more peaceful household! This post was written in partnership with Working With Parents and contains affiliate links. See my disclosure here. Do you need some super simple parenting tips that can bring peace to your house? Terry Manrique, owner of …

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Tons of holiday events continue this weekend! Happy Weekend and Happy Holidays! Ongoing: Wildlights – see fantastic light displays, special visitors and performances from 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM each night through January 1, 2018. Twelve Elves of Dublin – during the month of December your family can go on the 12 Elves of Dublin scavenger …

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This weekend includes so many Christmas and Holiday related events! In order to include as many as I could, I had to shorten the information provided, so please check the link for all the important details! 🙂 Friday: 10:00 AM – Storytime with Kara at Me and the Moon – this week’s story time theme is Imagination! …

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Each month I will be featuring a local parent who will tell us about three places they love to take their kids in Columbus! Thanks to Signe for sharing 3 of her favorites with us this month! 1. AHA! Children’s Museum While technically not in Columbus, this Children’s Museum is an easy 45-minute drive southeast …

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The What Should We Do Today? Columbus Tip Sheet serves to inspire you to try something new, explore Columbus and keep on top of what’s happening around town this month! I love hearing suggestions from my readers because it always turns up new places we need to visit! I’m going to be sharing these Reader Favorites once …

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1. Wildlights Stuff The Truck at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium When: Friday, November 17, 2017 Time: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM Location: 4850 Powell Rd., Powell, OH 43065 Phone: 614-724-3485 The Stuff The Truck food drive is a partnership between Columbus Zoo and the Mid-Ohio Foodbank! You can receive one free admission ticket for every 5 non-perishable food items …

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