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5 Best Fruit Farms For Berry Picking | 614 Mom's Guide To Summer Series | 2018
I don't know about you but one of my favorite parts of summer is all of the fresh produce. I get so excited thinking about the schedule of farmers markets coming up but my kids get really excited about berry picking. They love going out to the fruit farm and collecting the strawberries and coming home to clean and prep them.
Columbus Splash Pads | 614 Mom's Guide To Summer Series | 2018
Summer just isn't complete without a little run through the sprinklers and luckily Columbus is filled with fun places to cool off and splash around. It doesn't matter what part of the city you're in, there is a splash pad nearby to make all of your summer dreams come true. I'm giving you all the details so Pin this page and refer back to it all summer long.
Outdoor Movies | 614 Mom's Guide To Summer Series | 2018
Outdoor movies are fun for the whole family. Make sure to pack your favorite snacks, a blanket to lay on and maybe a light one to cover up with as you lay under the stars with the ones you love the most. Making memories together that will last a lifetime.
Our Second Little One Gone Too Soon | Mama Monday | 614 Mom
When that second call came, the levels had dropped even more, and they were confirming my worse nightmare, I was having a miscarriage. I was devastated. The days following were filled with so many tears and so much pain. We were beyond sad, beyond hurt and beyond shocked. I would have never imagined after going through a healthy pregnancy with my daughter that I would miscarry with my second pregnancy.
A Story of Hope and Love Through Organ Donation | Lifeline of Ohio | 614 Mom
“April was put on the transplant list at age 24, while on the list she got very sick. April wasn’t living a traditional life as a mom with two young kids, her life was filled with unknowns and real fear. She would put her kids to bed and then when they were asleep just go in to where they were sleeping just to watch them and study them. She wanted to remember every single thing about them, memorize every single dimple…”
Franklin Park Conservatory Children's Garden | Columbus, OH | 614 Mom
Earlier today my son and I headed to one of our favorite places ever - Franklin Park Conservatory. We have had a membership here for years so my son has grown up loving everything from the annual butterfly exhibit to the preschool time and craft time offered throughout the week. On May 19 the Children's Garden officially opens and after our tour today I know it will be a regular place for our family. I'm excited to share a sneak peak of the garden with all of you.
The Reality of Motherhood While Legally Blind | Mama Monday | 614 Mom
Hello! I am local Columbus mom and teacher. I have two girls; Mae-5 years old and Grace—almost 2 years old. I am like many moms around here, I love to experience Columbus with my kids, husband, and friends. However, I do experience things a bit differently than all of you. I am legally blind with 20 degrees of vision left, while most of you have 180 degrees. It sometimes called, “tunnel vision”. I am unable to see the ground as I walk, therefore I use a mobility cane (or white cane) to get around.
Code Ninjas Opens In Columbus | 614 Mom
When I first found out that Code Ninjas: Coding Center for Kids, was coming to Columbus, I was thrilled. As parents, my husband and I feel passionate that our kids are comfortable with technology. We want them to know how to code and how to make technology work for them as they are growing up in a tech fueled world and we feel is is beneficial that they understand how to not only use it but create it.
Movers For Moms® | Columbus, OH | 614 Mom
I remember hearing about Movers For Moms® a few years ago, at a local Touch-a-Truck event and I honestly thought it was a really cool slogan. I had no idea that Movers For Moms is a national campaign to help women all over the country. Last year I had the chance to learn a little more about the program and what they do, and I’m excited to share the program with you and all the fun details on an event they are hosting Saturday, May 5 in Westerville.
Mother's Day Staycation at Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph
We were both so excited to spend some one on one time together in such a beautiful and welcoming space. My husband, being the wonderful husband that he is, insisted that this be a Mother’s Day staycation. I picked the food, the activities, and we both put work away for the weekend. It was wonderful.