Crisp fall air and cozy sweater weather is upon us! A trip to an orchard or farm is a must with your family for full autumn immersion! We are lucky to have options right in our Oshkosh backyard or just a short trip if you are looking for something different and a beautiful fall drive. …
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You might have heard of affirmations and that they can be really powerful, but do you know why? The messages we send ourselves influence how we feel about ourselves. They are an amazing tool for kids to improve wellbeing, boost self-esteem, encourage creative thinking, decrease stress, and help develop a positive inner voice. We can …
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Just a short drive from Oshkosh, Fondy Aqua Park is a fun summer experience for the entire family! This Fond du Lac waterpark is actually on the water! Thrill-seekers can enjoy a zip line over the lake or climbing water inflatables while those feeling less adventurous can relax on the sandy beach or paddle on …
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On our latest podcast, Episode 9: Let’s Talk About Family Adventure, Amanda and Karlene are joined by Heidi Dusek of Ordinary Sherpa to talk all about the magic of family adventures. We talked about approaching life with a sense of wonder and excitement to amplify the joy of parenting while strengthening our family bonds and …
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Let’s talk about approaching life with a sense of wonder and excitement to amplify the joy of parenting while strengthening our family bonds. Get ready to embrace the unknown and adopt an adventure mindset to infuse fun and joy into family life everywhere from our backyards to far-flung vacation travels. We’re chatting about it all …
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Menominee Park is one of our family’s favorite destinations. Located on the east side of Oshkosh along the shores of Lake Winnebago. Menominee Park is part of the City of Oshkosh Parks Department and the Oshkosh Zoological Society supports the zoo’s animals, educational activities, and more! The best part of this park is you can …
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On our latest podcast, Episode 8: Let’s Talk About Water Safety, John Holland of the Oshkosh Fire Department and Susie Van Ekeren of Wisconsin Swim Academy joined Amanda and Karlene to talk about water safety. The emotional and physical health benefits for kids living near and spending time around water are well established, and we’re …
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The emotional and physical health benefits for kids living near and spending time around water are well established, and we’re so lucky to live in an area surrounded by water. But, with great fun comes great responsibility: safety and respect for our watery playgrounds are warm-weather essentials. In this episode, John Holland and Susie Van …
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On our latest Let’s Talk podcast, Episode 7: Making a Difference in Youth Sports, Ali Starr of Tashi Deley joined Amanda and Karlene to talk about the modern youth sports landscape and transforming youth sports for the better. Youth sports today can look very different from when we were young. With new technology, the commercialization of sports, and …
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On our latest Let’s Talk podcast, Amanda Chavez and Karlene Grabner are joined by Ali Starr of Tashi Deley. Often, today’s youth sports look very different from when we were young. With new technology, the commercialization of sports, and early specialization, there are a lot of challenges that parents and kids face in navigating the modern sports …
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After a Wisconsin winter, spring finds us ready for everything outside as soon as possible. Some parks can be muddy in these early warm days, but here are five fun parks in Oshkosh with rubberized playground surfaces that keep knees and bottoms dry and mud-free. The Best Fox Valley Parks for Spring (with the Rubber …
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On our latest Let’s Talk podcast, Amanda Chavez and Karlene Grabner are joined by Cassandra Doran of Provident Financial Consultants and Jen DiMatteo of Parent Connection, a program of Family Services of Northeast Wisconsin. Being a parent is one of the most intricate and important relationships that we’ll ever have. What if there was a …
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