My family is a big fan of the Hamilton County Park District. I’ve previously written about enjoying Parky’s Ark at Winton Woods as well as our adventure renting paddle boats at Sharon Woods but since those posts spotlighted the fun things going on in the summer, I thought it would be nice to focus on… [read more]
Archives for 2011
Library Story Times, North of Town
Are you looking for something to do with your little ones in this cold weather? Live North of the Cincinnati area? If you said yes, take a glance at your local library for story time. I know story time is one of my kids favorite activities! They love to go and listen to someone beside… [read more]
Make a Family Dance Video for a Good Cause
Do you and your kids like to cut a rug every now and then? For my money, there’s no better exercise or entertainment than a toddler shaking his groove thing (no matter that he’s totally earthbound — that doesn’t stop him from being a supahstah) or a preschooler hurling and twisting her body around in… [read more]
Bounce Away Cabin Fever – Jump! Zone
Having grown up in Iowa, I love the winter and I love snow . Call me crazy but there is something about the snow that’s just magical to me (I even love shoveling it. I’m weird. I know). Unfortunately, winter also brings a feeling of “cabin fever” over our house. To that end I am… [read more]
yo yo yo – have you heard 'bout YO DEAL?
Yo Deal was new to me until a couple months ago when someone sent me the link to a great deal for Beach on Ice tickets. Similar to Groupon, it’s a daily deal offered specifically here in Cincinnati. But the even better part is that proceeds from every Yo Deal sold go to a featured… [read more]
Kids Against Hunger – Million Meal Pack for Haiti
Back in November, I did a spotlight on Kids Against Hunger. In December, my family was able to go to KAH and help with a pack. We learned a lot and we helped a lot. And it felt good. Our 2 1/2 hours was well spent and I hope my kids walked away with a… [read more]
What’s Up This Weekend – January 28 thru 30
Baby it’s cold outside. But be brave and get out there for all the fun to be had this weekend. Here are our top picks: My favorite book store, blue manatee, always has so much fun going on. This Saturday the kids can have a seat and enjoy a story time all things nature. Starts… [read more]
Spanish Classes and Lessons for Children
Spanish is one of those languages I’ve wanted to learn for years, and now after watching Dora and Diego with alarming frequency, my 4-year-old daughter wants to learn, too. I can tell because she will often start speaking in fake Espanol, sprinkling in the occasional real Spanish word amidst a bunch of semi-Spanish-sounding gibberish. While… [read more]
