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A Family Adventure in Hilliard + Giveaway!

19 Friday May 2017

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Good morning,  I am so excited to be partnering up again with listings in Columbus to get out and explore Columbus as a family (see our family-friendly day in Grandview here)!  One spot we’ve been dying to check out is Old Hilliard and more specifically, the new splash pad at Hilliard’s Station Park!  So, on Mother’s Day we loaded up and headed out to explore!

First, we stopped by Hilliard Municipal Park to see some duckies and just the pond in general.  It’s a really nice pond area that would be perfect for a picnic this summer!

Just a few blocks away is Hilliard’s Station Park in Old Hilliard…it’s a little stretch of restaurants and shops and the all new splash pad!  We opted to play for a bit (it turned out to be way warmer than we thought!  Lots of kids already in suits playing!!) and then head to dinner.  They have tables around the splash pad so you could grab lunch at Local Catina or coffee at Coffee Connections and sit outside with the kiddos while they come and go playing!

Afterwards, we decided to grab dinner on the patio at Otie’s Tavern!  The evening turned out just perfect!

We will definitely be heading back to Old Hilliard soon!! Such a fun little area!!  And now for the really fun part!  Below is your chance to get out and explore the area a bit with a $25 gift card to Local Cantina (they actually have several locations around Columbus)!!  And if you’re interested in checking out a few other local places Breakfast with Nick has a great Clintonville round-up and It’s a Hero has a post all about Cuyahoga Falls which would be a great little getaway once baby gets here!

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Hope you all have a great weekend and have a chance to get out and explore!
Erin

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*This post was sponsored by Nakturnal, but all opinions, as always, are my own!

A Family-Friendly Day in Grandview + Giveaway!

28 Friday Apr 2017

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Good morning!  Today I am so excited to be partnering with Nakturnal on behalf of real estate in Columbus, Ohio to share a few family-friendly activities in Grandview!  We absolutely adore Grandview. It has that small town quaintness feel, but with TONS of activities throughout the year for all ages.

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Stauf’s Coffee is the perfect way to start your day.  I feel so fancy walking in, the aroma hitting you even before you walk in.  And then the beverages?  Artwork.
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Grab a donut at the counter at DK Diner (the sour cream donut is my absolute favorite.)  or you can sit and have an amazing brunch on the patio!  The whole atmosphere is super casual:  You can get a donut as an appetizer and they put coffee out for you to sip on while you wait for a table if you decide to stay for a full breakfast!
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Grandview is full of these little touches; so fun for the littles!! This community library is located near Stevenson Elementary!
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Lunch at Sweet Carrot!  They have an amazing indoor and outdoor dining area.  And the food is SO good.
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Stop by Little Green House Play Cafe and let the littles run around while you grab a cup of coffee.  Yes, please!  Eleanor was obsessed with the firetruck!
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Our favorite park is Wyman Woods Park.  The ground is squishy which is perfect for those toddler falls!  And then when you are on your way home, make sure you stop by Mama Mimis for a take and bake pizza and a local six pack!  You will feel like a domestic goddess when it comes out of the oven.  Fresh and gourmet and you didn’t have to do a thing.
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…and now for a fun giveaway!!  Comment below with what your favorite spot in Grandview or Columbus is and then enter your information into the Rafflecopter to get yourself entered to win a $25 gift card to Staufs Coffee!  Good luck, friends!!

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And if you are interested in checking out German Village, my friends over at Wander and Whine shared their favorite spots and are giving away a gift card to Pistacia Vera (remember how little E was on her first trip there?!)!

Hope you all have a fabulous weekend!!
Erin

*This post was written in partnership with Nakturnal, but all opinions, as always, are my own!

Life Lately…

05 Wednesday Apr 2017

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The weather has finally been nice enough to get out and play a bit.   We definitely have an outdoor girl on our hands.  She will just start bringing you items one by one to put on her and yourself…coats, hats, etc…and then will grunt and point outside.  I really need the nice weather to stay because my toddler does not understand fickle Ohio weather.
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I posted about E’s Transition to her new room and one adjustment we’ve made is having her sleep with her Grand Dockatot in her crib first before we switch her over to using it in her bed.  She’s been sleeping so well ever since…no more waking up at night (knock on wood!!!!).  Be sure to check out the whole post for links to items and to see what else we’re doing to make the transition a bit easier!
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I also posted about E’s eating and we celebrated St. Patrick’s day in style!
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I posted all about what’s going in the girls’ Easter baskets–I cannot wait!!!
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Little miss diva’s uncle Paul came to town so we headed down to the Brewery District and had a fancy lunch at Rockmill Tavern!
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I finally got my hair done over spring break and when I went to pick up E at the sitter she didn’t recognize me.  Yowza, gotta do maintenance more often.
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I wrote a post about trying out this stroller that will eventually become our double stroller!
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E’s first trip to the zoo of the season!  She was very unsure of the large animals like the gorilla, but LOVED the animals that she sees on Barney and in her barn books.  She waved at them and everything.  Pretty much the cutest thing ever.  I cannot wait to take the girls this summer!
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Seriously, can it please stay warm out all year long?!
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It’s been a mix of sun and rain here in Ohio which I kind of love!  So fun to be outside right before the storms roll in!
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E graduated to Mini 2 at Goldfish!!  I posted an update this month here!
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Last weekend we got takeout from Milestone 229 and headed down to the river with some friends to have a picnic and walk around!  It is seriously so gorgeous down there!
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I am almost 32 weeks and starting to get to that really uncomfortably large stage so picking up E has become quite the task…especially when she just wants to run after ducks and trash.

Time seems to be flying now that we are in the home stretch…June 2 will be here before we know it–we’re ready to meet you baby girl!

What have you all been up to?  Hopefully out there enjoying the sunshine when you can get it!!
Hope you are having a fabulous week!!
Erin

Columbus Commons Harvest Fair Giveaway!

16 Friday Sep 2016

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IMG_7247 IMG_7325 IMG_7314 It’s Harvest Fair time at Columbus Commons!  Next Saturday the 24th from 12-4 Columbus Commons will be doing all things fall including:

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Laser Tag
Face Painting
Putt- Putt
Carousel Rides
Hay Rides
Petting Zoo
Pumpkin Patch (Pumpkins are $2 each)
Pumpkin Painting
Fall Leaf Picture Frame Craft
PNC Grow Up Great Station
Pumpkin Carving Demonstrations

Wristbands for unlimited access to these activities will be available for purchase at the door for $5, BUT below is a chance for you to win FIVE wristbands, a parking pass, a $10 Jeni’s gift card, a $10 Tortilla gift card, and other Columbus Commons swag!  Entrants must be local and/or able to pick up their prize at the informational booth on the 24th.  Giveaway will run now through next Thursday!  Good luck!  Hope to see you all there!  I can’t wait to take E on the hay rides and get her her first pumpkin!!  Oh, and she’s definitely riding Nemo on the carousel!!  EEEK, fall is here!

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Have a great weekend!
Erin

The Limited at the New Tanger Outlets!

27 Wednesday Jul 2016

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YOU GUYS!  Tanger Outlets has arrived in Columbus!!  This gal and her need for a great deal have paired nicely with the greatest outlet mall to ever exist.  I headed out last week to check out the madness and boppin’ around with my gal pal, E, I was completely overtaken by the great deals to be had!

I got two dresses and a pair of earrings at The Limited for under a hundred dollars.   One of the dresses ringing in at only $30.  I mean?!

If you are even a little local, you must stop and check it out–and of course let me know what you snag!

Hope you are all having a happy week!

Erin

*I was sent a gift card to shop at The Limited, but as always, opinions are my own!