Looking for an adventure? We’ve narrowed down some of our favorite road trip ideas to help make your child’s summer a memorable one! HANDS-ON LEARNING Atlanta Children’s Museum, Atlanta GA: Ideal for children up to age 8, this museum offers a massive, educational play space. Some features include a large play kitchen and diner, a faux […]
read moreYou’ve heard of the King of the Jungle? At River of Life’s Vacation Bible Experience, your kids will experience the King of kings! Get ready for an epic African adventure that engages the whole herd. At The Lion’s King VBX, kids explore God’s goodness and celebrate a ferocious faith that powers them through this wildlife. […]
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Columbus Parks & Recreation Department partners with community organizations to bring the Passport to Columbus this summer for Muscogee County youth. Passport to Columbus passes are available for children 18 years of age or younger who reside within Muscogee County. To get a pass a parent/guardian must pick-up the pass and each child must be […]
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Ingredients 1 pkg Kool-Aid mix, any flavor 1 cup sugar 3 cups milk DIRECTIONS In a large bowl, whisk together all three ingredients until sugar and Kool-Aid mix is dissolved. Pour into a shallow dish, cover and then place in the freezer for about 2 hours, or until mostly set. Place the partially frozen sherbet […]
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Exploring the Outdoors Did you know today’s children spend half as much time outside as their parents did? Most researchers find technology is to blame for this cultural shift. Outdoor play, however, is imperative to your child’s development. A study with the National Wildlife Foundation found children who play outdoors experience less anxiety, lower rates […]
read moreFor many who would like to lose weight, the intermittent fasting (IF) method sounds appealing. On the non-fasting days, you can eat a normal, healthy meal with no restrictions on calories, and on the fasting days, the limited food you are allowed to eat is simple and quick to prepare. What is a fast and […]
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The soapbox derby is an American tradition dating back to 1934. The name “soapbox” originated from children using wooden soap crates for their vehicles. Young builders would use parts destined for the trash, such as sheet tin or old stroller wheels to create their racing machines. Although today’s soapbox cars are made with standardized wheels and […]
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By Kimberly Blaker As moms, we all know Albom’s statement is unequivocally true. We feel it through and through from the moment our children are born until we take our last dying breath. Our love for and devotion to our kids shines through in daily selfless acts of caring for and raising our kids and […]
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Supplies Seeds Colorful Paper Silicone Mold Blender Directions Tear the paper in small pieces. Soak the paper in water for about 15 minutes. Squeeze out the water and place the paper in a blender and blend until it is a pulp consistency. Squeeze out any excess water out of the pulp. Fill the molds up […]
read moreA once-in-a-lifetime opportunity is coming to the Columbus Public Library this spring. Celebrate the Brooklyn, New York illustrator and author who sparked imaginations and a love for wolf suits since 1963. Maurice Sendak: The Memorial Exhibition, 50 Years, 50 Works, 50 Reasons presents original drawings by the legendary author and illustrator of Where the Wild […]
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