This week we are excited to welcome a guest post from one of our FAVORITE Kenton County Library Children’s Librarians, Mrs. Kimberly Thompson or Mrs. Kim as my kids call her. ————————- I love to read. I read in the morning. I read at lunchtime. I read during my breaks. I enjoy hardback books. I… [read more]
Archives for April 2013
Making the World a Better Place, One Cookie at a Time
I’m a total sucker for kids who want to help others. Whether it’s lemonade stands for charity or selling dishtowels to pay for heart surgery, there’s just something so pure and good about child-driven philanthropy. That’s why my ears perked up when I heard about this: Bake Me Home’s 5th annual Boutique fundraiser this Saturday, April 20.… [read more]
FAMILY FRIENDLY FUN AT WASHINGTON PARK MAY 11
Santa Maria Community Services invites you to ‘Carnival The Day Away’ at Washington Park on May 11. This inaugural event will feature flying trapeze artists, an inflatable mega-slide, bounce house, life sized checkers, jugglers, balloon artists on stilts, face painting and that’s just the beginning. Carnival the Day Away will have food vendors from some… [read more]
Kids in the Kitchen 2013
The annual Kids in the Kitchen event from Junior League of Cincinnati is kinda like those brownies with spinach secretly mixed in. Your kids gobble them up and don’t even know it’s good for them. Best of all, it’s FREE. At this year’s “Be Healthy. Be Active!” program, kids (age 12 and under) will have lots… [read more]
Fidelity Investments Making Math Count for Students
Has your child sat in his or her math class and asked the question, “When am I ever going to use this stuff?” Fidelity Investments and partners are working to help address that very question. This year, their employees implemented the program, “Investing in Students, Make Math Count”. This program, which has a strong emphasis… [read more]
Sesame Street Live-Elmo’s Super Heroes! is coming to town~ GIVEAWAY
Do you have Sesame Street fans in your house? Then you won’t want to miss Sesame Street Live Elmo’s Super Heroes! when it flies into town at US Bank Arena from May 17-19! Here’s a little about the show: Calling all super heroes! Super Grover has lost his super-ness! Never fear, the fabulous five Super… [read more]
Heart Health Tips for Parents of Student Athletes
Nobody wants to think about bad things happening to their children, but sometimes it helps to be armed with information and resources should something unforseen happen. I’ve always said that I feel lucky to have such an awesome hospital nearby that is especially for the young ones…Children’s Hospital in Cincinnati is an award-winning hospital that… [read more]
4 Unique Family Adventures to try in Cincinnati
Today we have an awesome guest post for you from Adventure Mom, Nedra McDaniel. She’s going to share some unique & fun adventures you can have in this area, and just in time for Spring Break! Nedra is such a cool mom, and I’m sure you’ll be tops in your kids books too if you… [read more]
