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    May Monthly Meet-up – Sponsored by Darling Earrings

    May Monthly Meet-up – Sponsored by Darling Earrings

    A big part of Wonder and Wander – Jackson’s mission is to help you connect with others in the community. Our Monthly Meet-ups are a way to connect with other parents and caregivers, get some outside playtime with other kiddos,

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    Play at a Park – Ahrens Park

    Play at a Park – Ahrens Park

    We discovered Ahrens Park thanks to a tip from a Wonder and Wander follower. Nestled in Brooklyn near the Sharonville State Wildlife Management Area, we found what might be the most toddler-friendly park in Jackson County. Keep reading to learn more about

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    Go Jump in a Lake or Play at a Park – Ready County Park

    Go Jump in a Lake or Play at a Park – Ready County Park

    When “Little” was a baby and had trouble falling asleep, I would take him out for long drives on back roads, and this was how I accidentally came across Ready County Park. You can find this park on the other

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    Play at a Park: Grass Lake County Park

    Play at a Park: Grass Lake County Park

    Nestled right behind downtown Grass Lake is a scenic lakeside park. Grass Lake County Park has just about everything you could want at a park, and Big has enjoyed playing here every time we have visited. When we asked our followers to

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    Northwest Elementary School Complex Playgrounds

    Northwest Elementary School Complex Playgrounds

    Thanks to a follower tip, Big and I headed over to check out the Northwest Elementary School Complex Playgrounds. We were happy to discover a few separate play areas tucked behind both school buildings, and found a nice, clean area

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    Be a Tourist in Your Town: Visit Horace Blackman Park

    Be a Tourist in Your Town: Visit Horace Blackman Park

    After you have taken a walking tour of the Bright Walls, visited the shops, and grabbed a bit to eat, you’ll probably want a place to kick back, relax, and let the kiddos run around. Nestled in the heart of Downtown Jackson is

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    Park Review: East Jackson Elementary School Playground

    Park Review: East Jackson Elementary School Playground

    We know that school playgrounds might not typically fall into the “Park” category, but the area schools have some great playground equipment, so we’re going to go ahead and include them. Big and I love heading to the playground at

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    Summer Fun Bucket List: Play at a Park

    Summer Fun Bucket List: Play at a Park

    Next up on Wonder and Wander’s Summer Fun Bucket List: Play at a Park! Let’s kick this topic off with a fun little history lesson. Parks are the initial reason that I even considered starting up Wonder and Wander –

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