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The Gift of Goldfish!

06 Wednesday Dec 2017

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blog, Columbus, deals, experience, fun, gift, Goldfish, health, holiday, inspiration, learning, Life, lifestyle, swim, swim lessons, swimming

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Oh my goodness–how has it already been another four weeks of lessons at Goldfish?!  I am telling you, time is flying!!  Everytime I post an update, I look back at all of the old updates and I am just in awe of how much our little one has changed and grown over these last few months.
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That first lesson was absolutely terrifying.  I really thought I was going to die of embarrassment.  And now I see other littles at their first lesson and I salute to that mama in solidarity.  Most kids are just fine at their first lesson–I think it depends on a lot of factors; time of day, temperament of your kiddo, your uncomfortableness at being in a swimsuit in December, etc…
But truly, from screaming and only consoled by the demonstration baby to waving her little ribbon at me and saying “MAMA CHEEEEEEEESE!!!” because she wanted me to take her picture is probably one of my favorite milestones for her.  She was so proud and my heart just shattered into a million pieces.

Over the last two years, my favorite thing to do is get out and explore and do things with my kiddos.  I love seeing them experience new things, meeting people, getting out there and seeing what this world has in store for them.  This year for the holidays, I am hoping to snag up a few deals to get out and do this year.

This year, Goldfish is offering the gift of experience for a serious deal.  For only $205, you get everything listed below:

$193 Family Credit at Goldfish Swim School
2 Family Swim Passes at Goldfish Swim School
Bundlet from Nothing Bundt Cakes
2 Kids Meals from Texas Roadhouse – Polaris
2 Child Admission Passes to ZipZone Outdoor Adventures Kids Park
1 Large One-Topping Pizza from Jets Pizza
1 Jar of Pure Peanut Butter from Crazy Richard’s
1 Preview Class at Gymboree Play & Music
1Half Dozen Donuts from Duck Donuts
1- 5 oz cup from Menchie’s
2- 30 Minute Passes to Sky Zone
1 Child’s Nail Polish from Sweet & Sassy
1 Philly Sandwich from Charleys Philly Steaks
2 Ice Skate Rentals from The Chiller
1 Kids Meal from Matt The Miller’s Tavern
1 $50 Gift Certificate from Aaron Taylor Photography
3- Two Hour Play Passes to Recreations Outlet
2 Adult Admission Tickets to the Arnold SportsWorld Expo for Kids & Teens
1 Class at Barre3 in Powell
1 Attraction Pass to Magic Mountain Fun Center

The basket is sold for $205 and the value is well over $500, and it can be purchased at Goldfish Swim School in Dublin or Westerville.

What are some things you have given your kiddos that are more experience based vs. material gifts?  Any deals you know of in Columbus?  Like I said, we love to get out of the house!

Hope you are all having a great week!! Stay tuned for a SIX MONTH Claire update happening soon!!
Erin

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

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A Goldfish Playdate!

14 Thursday Sep 2017

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event, Fall, free, fun, Goldfish Swim School, learning, lifestyle, playdate, swim lessons, swimming

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Good morning!! Today, I am so excited to share a special, local, FREE event happening here in Columbus!  The Dublin and Westerville Goldfish locations are offering a free 30 minute mini class playdate for children 4-35 months who have never been to Goldfish before.  So if you’ve been dying to try out Goldfish Swim School, this is your chance!  For this age range, you have to get in the pool with them, and gosh is it a fun way to bond with your kiddo!  To register, just call 614-407-3474 and the super awesome staff will get you hooked up!

Event Details:
Dublin location: Wednesday, September 20th–afternoon
Friday, September 22nd–evening

Westerville location: Wednesday, September 27th–afternoon
Friday September 29th–evening

This is an amazing opportunity to try out this amazing company!!  We honestly couldn’t love Goldfish more!!

Let me know if you make it out!
Erin

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

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Life Lately…

05 Friday May 2017

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36 weeks, blogging, easter, Easter Basket, Easter bunny, Goldfish Swim School, inspiration, Life, lifestyle, pregnancy, style, swim lessons, toddler, two under two, update

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It was so nice for the first few weeks of April! Sunshine was just what we needed.
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And then the Easter bunny came crashing down on E’s whole world.  For real, I love that the mall we had this taken at took the time to edit and frame this keeper.
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If you caught my Insta Story, egg dyeing went a lot different in my head than it did in actuality.  She thought they were golf balls so she chucked them as soon as she could get her hands on them.  Then she just dipped her fingers in all the dye.
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I posted a roundup of my favorite spring styles for the toddler girl and boy!  So much cuteness out there!!
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Gah.  This girl.  How cute are these sunnies with that smile??
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I seriously couldn’t wait for E to get her Easter basket–so much fun!!
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The egg hunt was also a total success!  This dress was so perfect for Easter!
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I shared an update on E’s swim lessons here!
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My little bestie!
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We spent an awesome day as a family in Grandview…I posted all about it here!  And there’s still time to get yourself entered to win a $25 gift card! Hurry, it ends Sunday!
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Got some extra time with family last week as we said goodbye to my sweet Grandma…
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My sister threw us the sweetest sprinkle for baby girl last weekend with our families.  Baby girl is already so loved!
I am dying over these sandals and this book!
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I am officially 36 weeks today and am getting QUITE anxious for baby to get here!  Other than the final touches–the major thing we wanted ready to go was baby girl’s room and E’s big girl room and it is officially done!!  I will be sharing pics next week!!!

I hope you all have an amazing weekend!
Erin

Ps. If you still need ideas for that special mama in your life, I posted a gift guide here!  Just a little over a week left!

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Lessons at Goldfish Swim School {3}!

19 Wednesday Apr 2017

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advice, baby, fun, Goldfish Swim School, health, learning, Life, lifestyle, spring, summer, swim, swim lessons, swimming, toddler, water safety

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Good morning!! Eleanor has officially graduated to mini 2 classes at Goldfish Swim School!  Mini 2 classes are for ages 16 months-35 months and at 35 months she will be ready to swim on her own!  She has developed so many skills already, but the one we are the most excited about is her confidence in the water.  If anyone remembers back to that first lesson, Eleanor screamed her head off which was super embarrassing because I’ve actually never seen a child cry or even throw any kind of fit at Goldfish.  It’s the happiest place on earth.  But that first lesson was rough.  Luckily, we had a great instructor who loaned her his baby doll and we made it through.  With each lesson since she has grown to love swim lessons and her time in the water.  She happily jumps back into the water when she practices crawling out, collects the balls without any help kicking, and goes under water without freaking out and sputtering when she comes back up.

Another key part of E’s lessons that we really appreciate is how she is learning to get out of the pool.  With just a bit of a nudge, she can get herself up out of the pool.  It will obviously take some time before she can truly do this on her own, but she is learning the skills that she could use in an emergency if she needed to.  It is never too soon to start learning water safety!  The week of May 14th will be Water Safety Awareness Week at Goldfish and they will have a special focus on the skills needed to be safe in and around the water all summer long!

Has anyone else started swim lessons?  What skills has your little one mastered?  Which do you appreciate the most??
If you are interested in getting your little one signed up you can check here for a location near you to get started!  Summer will be here before we know it!
Hope you all have a great day!
Erin

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

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Lessons at Goldfish Swim School!

03 Friday Feb 2017

Posted by Planning for Paris in Daily Happenings, Life's Loves

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active, baby, fun, Goldfish Swim School, health, learning, lessons, lifestyle, swim lessons, swim safety, swimming, toddler, water

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Oh my gosh you guys!  Happy Friday!  This is a post I have been dying to share with you all.  E’s first swim lessons!  When Goldfish Swim School contacted me to set up some lessons for E, I literally could not say yes fast enough.  Anyone we talk to said to get her signed up ASAP, that the teachers and staff there were literally the kindest and most effective swim teachers out there.  Well, let me just tell you.  We put them to the test on her first swim lesson.  She wasn’t too thrilled at the idea of getting in a pool.  Hello, winter baby!  But, y’all, the instructor we had could not have been sweeter about it.  He said it was fairly normal and he even let her have the baby that he uses to demonstrate to parents what to do in order to keep her somewhat calm.

Ok, fast forward one week to swim lesson #2.  I sat behind the glass (no swimsuit for me!!!) and got to watch Matt take E for her swim lesson.  I literally think my heart exploded into a thousand pieces watching them.  Yes, I was that parent.  They had an absolute blast.  No tears at all and she was already gaining so much confidence in the water.

We go again tomorrow and the instructor said we are going to try to go under water this time!!  I will keep you posted on that one 🙂  There’s also a roundup of cute swimwear for your little fishy here!

To see if there is a Goldfish Swim School near you check out their website–you won’t regret getting them started early!

I hope you all have an excellent weekend!
Erin

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

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