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Springmill Drive-In Mansfield, Ohio
It was a beautiful summer evening in 1977, I was 6 years old, and my mom and dad had a special treat for me. They were surprising me with a trip to the Springmill Drive-In to watch the Walt Disney...
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Gorman Nature Center- Mansfield, Ohio
Gorman Nature Center has been the source of some of my family’s favorite outings over the years. When we had a beautiful day here in North Central Ohio, we couldn’t wait to get out and hit the trails...
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The Blockhouse in South Park: Icon of Mansfield, Ohio
The Blockhouse in South Park has been a prominent feature of Mansfield for over 200 years. Built on the square of Central Park during the War of 1812 by soldiers from Coshocton, the Blockhouse was...
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Family Staycation Ideas in Mansfield, Ohio
Will rising gas prices keep you close to home this summer? Whether you’re planning to vacation or staycation, I’d like to entice you to visit my hometown with a list of family staycation ideas in...
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15 Things to do with the Family at Malabar Farm State Park
Malabar Farm was home to Pulitzer Prize winner, Louis Bromfield and has been an historic landmark since 1939. Bromfield built his 32-room home, named the “Big House”, in the gentle rolling hills of...
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February Family Friendly Events in Mansfield, Ohio
Welcome to the February edition of Family Friendly Events in Mansfield, Ohio, where I compile a list of events and special events in the surrounding Mansfield area. Stop back every month to see what’s...
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Coney Island Diner, Mansfield’s Oldest Restaurant
After a recent conversation with my husband, I’ve decided to amend my extensive Ohio Bucket list to include 13 restaurants I’ve never eaten at before. I’m often asked for recommendations of places to...
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March Family Friendly Events in Mansfield Ohio
Welcome to the March Family Friendly Events in Mansfield Ohio, where I compile a list of special and ongoing events in the area. Stop back every month to see what’s new and exciting in Mansfield....
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The Richland Carrousel Park From Controversial to Community Treasure
I was in high school when a campaign began to generate public support to build a carrousel in Mansfield, Ohio in an attempt to revitalize the downtown into a welcoming destination for both the local...
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April Family Friendly Events in Mansfield Ohio
Welcome to the April Family Friendly Events in Mansfield Ohio, where I compile a list of special and ongoing events in the area. Stop back every month to see what’s new and exciting in Mansfield....
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Family Friendly Staycation Ideas in Mansfield, Ohio
Rising gas prices may keep families closer to home this summer but that doesn’t mean that you can’t have a great time exploring your local area. While my family is planning several short trips...
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Have Fun Exploring Richland County with your Family
Yesterday, I stopped by one of our local Visitors Center kiosks and found some fun brochures to help you have fun exploring Richland County with your family. While these finds are great for anyone...
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The Best of the USA Mansfield Ohio #BestoftheUSA
Welcome to the Best of the USA Blog Hop where I invite you to join me on the first Monday of each month to share all of the fun, family friendly, educational, beautiful, and just plain super cool...
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Embrace Playtime at The Little Buckeye Children’s Museum
What do you get when you combine a great idea, a talented designer and a community willing to donate over 35,000 volunteer hours? The Little Buckeye Children’s Museum, an incredible play space designed...
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The Art of the Brick Makes an Appearance in Mansfield Ohio
My home was littered with LEGO® bricks for years when my boys’ were younger. I can’t count how many times my husband threatened to throw away their entire collection after stepping on a lone brick as...
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Taking a Walk at Gorman Nature Center
Gorman Nature Center has always been one of my favorite places to visit in Mansfield, Ohio. When my kids were little we would take breaks in our homeschool day to visit often. With two very active...
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Coney Island Diner, Mansfield’s Oldest Restaurant
After a recent conversation with my husband, I’ve decided to amend my extensive Ohio Bucket list to include 13 restaurants I’ve never eaten at before. I’m often asked for recommendations of places to...
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March Family Friendly Events in Mansfield Ohio
Welcome to the March Family Friendly Events in Mansfield Ohio, where I compile a list of special and ongoing events in the area. Stop back every month to see what’s new and exciting in Mansfield....
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The Richland Carrousel Park From Controversial to Community Treasure
I was in high school when a campaign began to generate public support to build a carrousel in Mansfield, Ohio in an attempt to revitalize the downtown into a welcoming destination for both the local...
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April Family Friendly Events in Mansfield Ohio
Welcome to the April Family Friendly Events in Mansfield Ohio, where I compile a list of special and ongoing events in the area. Stop back every month to see what’s new and exciting in Mansfield....
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