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Home » Archives for Molly Maurer

How to select a professional pet sitter

February 8, 2019 by Molly Maurer 8 Comments

House and pet sitters provide in home pet care when you travel

Traveling with pets is great, but it’s not always an option. Don’t worry! You don’t have to cancel your travel plans if you can’t take your pets with you. In fact, overnight pet sitting is a great alternative, sometimes better, for pets and their people. How to find professional pet sitters Professional pet sitters are […]

Filed Under: pets, Planning, travel tips

An enchanting guide to Harry Potter Festivals

August 21, 2017 by Molly Maurer 2 Comments

“Things have a way of coming back to us in the end, if not always the way we expect.” ~Luna Lovegood (Order of the Phoenix) The Harry Potter phenomenon (is it anything less?) certainly has captured our imaginations! And while Luna might not have predicted Harry Potter festivals popping up across the world, Harry Potter […]

Filed Under: Arts/Culture, Interests, Teens and Tweens

Put-in-Bay: A family island vacation

July 24, 2017 by Molly Maurer Leave a Comment

I have lived in Ohio my whole life, but I never knew we had islands until a few years ago when I got to visit Put-in-Bay Village on South Bass Island. Are there any cool things about your state you didn’t know about until recently? Now that we know about Put-in-Bay, my family and I […]

Filed Under: Destinations, Ohio, USA

Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

July 15, 2017 by Molly Maurer Leave a Comment

I absolutely love zoos! In fact, I think the zoos in Ohio are some of the best in the country. We’re so lucky to have three major zoos (and some pretty awesome regional zoos too). The Cleveland Zoo is my personal favorite, but I also love the Akron Zoo and the Columbus Zoo. I just […]

Filed Under: attractions, Ohio, Ohio, Theme Parks and Zoos, Zoos

An insider’s guide to the Cleveland Zoo

July 11, 2017 by Molly Maurer Leave a Comment

One day I would love to travel the world. I would love to see all the different countries and explore the different cultures. However, until I fall into a large amount of money (or find a very generous benefactor!), I content myself by exploring various aspects of  the world through exhibits close to home. One […]

Filed Under: Interests, Theme Parks and Zoos, Zoos

Rock out at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

June 27, 2017 by Molly Maurer Leave a Comment

As a native Ohioan, I can assure you that the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is one of the best things to do in northeast Ohio! The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame showcases artists of all different genres throughout its history – from its roots to present day – so if you have a […]

Filed Under: Interests, Ohio, Teens and Tweens

Great Lakes Science Center

September 2, 2016 by Molly Maurer Leave a Comment

Planning a Cleveland family vacation? It can sometimes be difficult to find kid-friendly attractions that are also good for the rest of the family. Might I recommend a trip to the Great Lakes Science Center? This interactive museum and learning facility is the Cleveland attraction for families, full of hands-on learning experiences that appeal to […]

Filed Under: Arts/Culture, attractions, Ohio

National First Ladies Library

August 28, 2014 by Molly Maurer 4 Comments

A Hidden Treasure The National First Ladies Library is a great place to visit if you’re going to be near Canton, OH. I’ve lived in the area for almost 20 years now, but I’ve never been until a couple weeks ago. I feel kind of cheated now after getting to experience all that the museum […]

Filed Under: Destinations, History, Interests, Ohio, Ohio, USA

Canal Boat Ride at Canal Fulton, OH

August 20, 2014 by Molly Maurer 2 Comments

Who Has Time To Vacation? Most everybody loves vacations. Unfortunately, vacations never seem to last long enough. Maybe one reason why people don’t get enough out of their vacations is because no one really wants to be completely separated from the rest of the world. I personally know plenty of people who would gasp in […]

Filed Under: At home, Destinations, History, Interests, Kid Fun, Ohio, Ohio, staycations, USA

William McKinley Museum

August 19, 2014 by Molly Maurer 1 Comment

I’ve mentioned in a couple of previous posts that my brother and I were homeschooled growing up. We didn’t have a ton of money to spend when it came to field trips, so we stayed pretty close to home. One of my favorite places to visit was the William McKinley Presidential Library and Museum, located […]

Filed Under: Destinations, History, Interests, Ohio, Ohio, USA

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Meet Karen Dawkins

An avid traveler, I enjoy discovering new places: history, culture, and adventure. I love it all! Well, not bugs. I don’t like bugs very much, so I probably won’t visit a bug museum.

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