Congratulations to FFC reader, Chad Showalter! Chad’s name was drawn as the winner of the 4-pack of passes to Bug Fest! Thank you to everyone who entered! ———————– Their creepy and their crawly and kids LOVE ‘EM. What else could we be talking about but Bugs! Cincinnati Museum Center’s 8th annual BugFest is back June 4th… [read more]
Archives for 2011
Trammel Fossil Park – A Rocking Good Time
I can not tell you how many times I’ve driven either up or down Hauck Road in Sharonville. It must number in the 100’s. And, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve noticed the sign for Trammel Fossil Park and have wondered what that was all about but have driven on in a rush… [read more]
Kicks For Kids RGI River Run /Walk This Weekend
Looking to get out and enjoy the fresh air and warm weather this weekend? How about signing up for the Kicks for Kids RGI River Run/Walk? Kicks For Kids ‘ (KFK) 15th Annual RGI River Run returns this Saturday and proceeds will support KFK’s efforts to “level the playing field” for local children who are challenged physically, mentally or by… [read more]
Summerfair Returns to Coney
Contest Closed. Congrats to reader, VictoriaN. Thank you to everyone who entered!! Summerfair returns for its 44th year June 3, 4 and 5 and we’ve got a 4-pack of tickets to giveaway!!! This year Summerfair will feature more than 300 artists and craftspeople from around the country as well as regional performers, a variety of… [read more]
The Old Spaghetti Factory
We recently visited an old time favorite: The Old Spaghetti Factory in Fairfield, OH. The downtown location closed years ago and we miss the convenience for sure. This is family fun dining at its best. There is a train car inside the restaurant and the overall atmosphere is large and nostalgic with dark wood trim,… [read more]
Celebrate Bike Month W/ Le Tour de Kids!
If there is one thing my boys love to do, it’s ride their bikes. Even with all the rain we’ve been having, each day they try to get me to come outside to sit on our front porch so that they can ride. And ride they do, for as long as I will let them… [read more]
Splash into Summer at the YMCA!
Summer is almost here and that means there will be lots of kids enjoying some pool time. Nothing beats jumping into a refreshing pool on a hot summer day but before your kiddos take the plunge, having some basic water safety under their belts is one of the most important things they will need. After… [read more]
Get to Know Green Acres
Several years ago (in my quest to buy more locally grown food) I found an amazing farm where I could buy pastuered meat, local produce and free range eggs. In the process of visiting the farm once every month or two, my children were able to see where their food comes from. One fall day,… [read more]
