It’s that time of year…the time that have many parents shaking in their boots: Holiday Shopping Season! If you are like me then you absolutely dread asking your kids “So, what do you want for Christmas this year?” because you’ll be met with either a blank stare and a lackadaisical “I don’t know” or a… [read more]
Blue Manatee Bookstore Turns 25
We’re excited to celebrate the 25th birthday of one of our favorite local bookstores and FFC advertiser blue manatee children’s bookstore and decafe! They’re celebrating their 25th Mana-Versary this Saturday, October 25 with a day full of events. Saturday’s celebration will include a birthday card for customers to sign and special birthday cookies from Donna’s Gourmet… [read more]
Say Thank-You with Frisch’s Pumpkin Pie – GIVEAWAY
Fall has finally arrived in the tri-state — brightly colored and falling leaves, chilly and drizzly weather, football, Halloween costumes, trick or treaters and…..pumpkins! Carved pumpkins, painted pumpkins, pumpkin spiced lattes and muffins – and not one of them can hold a candle to the tastiest and best known pumpkin of all: Frisch’s Pumpkin Pie!… [read more]
Troy’s Café – A Welcome Addition to Dining in Downtown Mason
Yes, I’m one of those people. I take pictures of my food. To me, a nicely plated meal is a work of art. Someone needs to document the creativity and mouthwatering goodness that is on that plate. Especially, since the honeymoon doesn’t last long. You only see the beauty for a fleeting moment since 1)… [read more]
Little Goblins and Ghouls Costume BB Riverboats Cruise {GIVEAWAY}
There are many Halloween events going on around town, but one of the most unique events is a costume party on a riverboat cruise. It just doesn’t get much cooler than that! Dress your munchkins up and get your family some tickets to attend the Little Goblins & Ghouls Costume Cruise on BB Riverboats! You… [read more]
Cucinova Kenwood Grand Opening Celebration – Giveaway
We got a sneak peek at Cucinova in Kenwood last Thursday before their big opening day on Friday, October 3 and we loved every minute of it! Cucinova is a new Italian fast casual restaurant featuring create-your-own Neapolitan-style wood-fired pizzas, customizable spaghettini pasta bowls, and salads, all for only $6.99! You have more than 25… [read more]
The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati-Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR *Giveaway*
I am so excited about Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR coming to the Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati!! I’m also excited that Bob Herzog will be playing Gaston! He always makes us laugh and seems to make any character his own. Children’s Theatre opens their 90th season with this performance of Disney’s Beauty and the… [read more]
Last Chance — Old West Festival Final Weekend October 11-12
Have you been to the Old West Festival yet? It’s one of our favorite yearly events and we finally got a chance to head up to Williamsburg, Ohio yesterday for this wonderful and family-friendly event! It was Steampunk Weekend, and we saw many amazing inventions and costumes, watched a few shoot-outs, saw some sword swallowing… [read more]