A few weeks ago I took the kids on a field trip to the Cincinnati Art Museum…hey, did you know that admission is free?!? All you have to pay for is parking! We love to take little mini-trips over to the Art Museum to explore all of the fascinating pieces of art and fun exhibits… [read more]
Archives for 2011
Circus & Tea
Is there a little girl in your life that would enjoy spending an afternoon having tea and being entertained by performers from Circus Mojo? I think that this event will be perfect for that sweet little girl! Whether it be your daughter, grand-daughter, niece, friend or neighbor, be sure to sign up soon for tea… [read more]
Fort Ancient – History, hiking and fun!
I don’t know how many times we’ve driven up/down I-71 heading to/from Columbus and beyond but it’s been a lot. Every time we get close to the large bridge that overlooks the Little Miami River gorge, I always see signs for Fort Ancient and every time I say, “we should go there”. Thankfully we finally did… [read more]
Dining Out: Szechuan Garden
Dining Out: Szechuan Garden There are several Chinese restaurants around town that I love, and Szechuan Garden is one of them. It’s most definately a family friendly restaurant, and the prices are quite reasonable. Szechuan Garden is located in Park Hills, right on Dixie Highway, not too far off of I75. They offer dine-in, carryout,… [read more]
Get Your Kids in the Kitchen
My children love to help me in the kitchen, and while I am hardly a “chef,” I love having them join me as I stumble through preparing dinner because I know in the long run, they’ll benefit. Studies have shown that kids who help their parents in the kitchen are not only more likely to… [read more]
Knothole & Camps at BCM
There are so many fun things going on at the Behringer Crawford Museum for kids and families! This gem of a museum tucked away in Devou Park is one of our family’s favorite places to visit, and they always have something cool going on! Here’s some information about their Knothole exhibit and a couple fun camps!.… [read more]
Guest Post – Creativity: defined for real people
FFC is thrilled to welcome back Guest Contributor Amy Dennison, Director of the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music’s Preparatory Department. Creativity is a trait we all hope our children carry, but how to nurture such a gift can be a daunting task. Read on and find ways to GET CREATIVE in your parenting and… [read more]
Family Friendly Restaurants: Sweet Basil Thai
Sweet Basil Thai is one of my favorite family dining places. Partly because it’s so convenient to my home (which is important for last minute dining needs) and mostly because the food is always good, there are plenty of vegetable options with the meals and the dining room is comfortable and quaint making for a… [read more]
