Amanda Chavez

As the owner and publisher of Wisco Fam, Go Valley Kids and Go Oshkosh Kids, Amanda is passionate about connecting families with resources and businesses in our community. Born and raised in Appleton, Wisconsin, Amanda Chavez has a love for her community. As a busy mom of 2 little girls, she and her husband are always on the lookout for fun things to do and share with others.

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Raising Kids with Love & Logic: Resources for Oshkosh Families

On our latest Let’s Talk podcast, Episode 6: Let’s Talk About Parenting with Love and Logic, Jen DiMatteo, Program Coordinator at Family Services, and Cassandra Doran from Provident Financial Consulting joined Amanda and Karlene for a talk about providing discipline while maintaining a strong relationship with our kids and helping to guide them in making …

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Let’s Talk About Dental Health: Resources for Oshkosh Families

On our latest Let’s Talk podcast, Episode 5: Let’s Talk About Dental Health with Dr. Michelle Wihlm from Wihlm Dental and Jenna Linden with Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, joined Amanda and Karlene for a talk about dental health for our littlest family members and how dental health affects our overall health.  Is brushing enough, and …

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Family Dining, Arcade Games and Fun at The Mineshaft!

The Mineshaft in Oshkosh is the perfect family combination of food and fun. Opened in 2019, the Oshkosh restaurant is 35,000 square feet with seating for 700+ people and features an adjacent 16,000 square foot game room and arcade. The large dining room is great for large groups and is both wheelchair accessible and stroller …

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Try Cross-Country Skiing this Winter in Oshkosh!

Spend some time this winter with your family and try cross-country skiing! Cross-Country skiing offers a fun exercise to get some fresh air outside. This outdoor adventure is easy to learn and can be relatively inexpensive. Beginner Cross-Country Ski Lessons The Oshkosh Recreation Department is offering beginner cross-country ski lessons at the Winnebago County Community …

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See you at the Downtown Oshkosh Holiday Parade on December 1st!

The Downtown Oshkosh Parade is perfect for kicking off the holiday season! This year’s theme “Welcome to the North Pole” will turn Downtown Oshkosh into a place as magical as the North Pole before Christmas! Thursday, December 1, 2022 Parade Starts: 6:15 pm  Parade Route Route Starts: North Main Street and Ceape, near Best Western …

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Trunk or Treats In and Around Oshkosh

Trunk-or-treat events can be perfect for little kids that tire out easily (or get frightened easily) with lots of walking but are still excited about Halloween and trick-or-treating. They offer an easy-to-navigate environment with no curbs or porches to climb. It is also a great solution for those who live outside of neighborhood-type settings that allow for …

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Not to Be Missed Nutcracker Experience at the Paine— Reservations Open October 11, 2022!

One of my favorite things about this time of year is experiencing the Christmas magic through my children’s eyes. At ages 9 and 11, I feel the urge to hang on tight to the simple joy in believing and keeping that Christmas spirit alive.  Experiencing the classic holiday fairytale, The Nutcracker in the Castle is …

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Escape To An Enchanting World & Not So Secret Gardens At The Paine!

The Paine Art Center and Gardens has quickly become a family favorite and has brought me back to my childhood days reading The Secret Garden. My interest in design and art (and everything pretty) has been passed down to my children, and this place is full of eye candy and interesting conversations waiting to happen.  …

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