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Kona Ice Makes House Calls | Columbus, OH | 614 Mom
You guys, I’m about to let you in on a little secret....This will change your world. Okay, maybe not your entire world but it will definitely change your summer. Kona Ice makes house calls. Yes, you read that right. Kona Ice will come to your house on any random summer day, all you have to do is send a quick text. There is no extra fee, no crowd to fight, just your favorite people in your driveway enjoying a delicious shaved ice treat, and then running back through the sprinklers.

Simple Steps Can Help Toddlers Stay Safe at the Pool
May is National Water Safety and Drowning Prevention Awareness Month. In support of this issue, local children’s book company, Books with Purpose, and Aqua-Tots Swim School locations in Powell Westerville, and Cleveland have partnered to help educate parents on important actions they can take to increase their child’s safety in and around the water.

The Ultimate Summer Checklist for Columbus Families
Summer is almost here, maybe for you it's already here but either way I'm sure you're looking for some fun things to fill your summer with to keep your kids busy and entertained as well as creating memories as a family and having fun! With help from my 5 year old and my husband (I bet you could guess which ones are his) we've come with what we think is the ultimate summer checklist for families in Columbus.


The Ultimate Columbus Spring Staycation For Families
It’s March which means Spring Break is near (or currently happening depending on which school district you’re in). It’s the perfect time to try new things, experience things that are new, or just visit some tried and true favorites. I’ve put together my list of must do activities this spring with a little info on each item so that you can decide what’s best for your family.

My Newest Obsession with Balanced Family Academy
It is important to me that I give my kids the opportunity to try new foods even if I’m not great at cooking them. Which is why I’m so thankful that at my son’s school they offer made from scratch meals throughout the day and even allow us the opportunity to order a meal for our home every Wednesday evening.

8 Tips For Taking Your Kids To Their First Blue Jackets Game
If you follow 614 Mom on Instagram you know that I recently took my family to their first hockey game! I’ve always been a huge fan of the Columbus Blue Jackets (I used to have season tickets and never missed a game) so I was very excited to take them to their first game! I came prepared to do all the things - get the cotton candy, buy the souvenirs that they would inevitably want, and simply enjoy a fun night of hockey with my family.

Thrifting Tips with Volunteers of America and 614 Mom
I get it - our house is full of clothing my kids have outgrown, household items we no longer need, and toys that my kids were given as presents that they never played with. I’m always trying to find the best organization to donate our gently used items (and sometimes new items) but to be honest it’s been hard to figure out exactly which option is the best.

DHL Supply Chain - Change The Way You Work
Are you or someone you know looking for a new employment opportunity that gives you flexibility in your schedule? Keep reading because I’ve got the best job for you.

Wear Red For Congenital Heart Defect Awareness | 614 Mom
When a doctor came in following the ultrasound and paired the words “heart” and “defect” my body went limp. Honestly, I don’t remember much more from that appointment as I wept in my husband’s arms. Most of what he said felt like a foreign language to me, but after picking myself back up a few weeks later, I set out to educate myself and others.