As a girly girl, one of my least favorite things to do is take our van to get serviced. I hate the smell, the atmosphere and the decisions involved in buying tires or getting the oil changed. Not to mention if we need something bigger like new brakes. When Tire Discounters invited Family Friendly Cincinnati… [read more]
Looking for spring flowers? Check out Natorp’s Nursery Outlet
Spring has sprung and it’s the perfect time to make your yard beautiful. Seeing beautiful flowers, green lawns, and trees blooming always puts me in a better mood. Close to my home, we are fortunate to have one of the premier flower and garden stores around. Natorp’s Nursery Outlet is an amazing place to visit. … [read more]
Wild Cincinnati Book Review & GIVEAWAY {CLOSED}
This giveaway is now closed the winners of the WILD CINCINNATI book are Jill Mays & Stephanie! Congrats and check your inboxes 🙂 The warmer weather finally seems as if it’s here to stay, which makes me so happy! I’m not a hardy person, I don’t take the family exploring out in the wild in… [read more]
Blinkers Tavern
Are you looking for a restaurant to visit for a family restaurant that has something for everyone…kid’s faves like grilled cheese and some nicer options for the grown-ups? Blinkers Tavern in Covington is a perfect place for a family dinner, or even for a date night. I had no idea what to expect when we… [read more]
Do your Kids like to Jump? Read about Sky Zone & Enter our Giveaway!
What kid, strike that, what person doesn’t like a trampoline? My family had the best time stopping out to Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park in Springdale a few weeks ago. This place is just cool. Seriously cool. I really had no idea on what to expect (other than what I read on their website). We had so much fun! Here’s the scoop: First,… [read more]
Keeping Your Child’s Brain Sharp This Summer
You’ve heard of summer brain drain? It’s a real phenomenon that occurs when our kids take a three-month break from school and lose their creative and academic mojo. Sure, kids need summer sunshine, fresh air and all that good stuff. But they also need stimulation to stay active and ready when heading back to school… [read more]
Farmers Markets in Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky
Summer is fast approaching, and with summer comes the opening of many local Farmers Markets in our area. Some markets, like Friendly Market, Findlay Market and the Northside Farmers Market are open year-round, while others open up during the warmer months. I love that we have so many Farmers Markets in our area and I… [read more]
Will You Make the Preschool Promise?
I’m a big believer in the power of preschool. I laid out some of the main reasons in this post, if you need convincing. Am I preaching to the choir? Great. Let me tell you about the Cincinnati Preschool Promise. This joint initiative got kicked off a couple of weeks ago by United Way’s Success… [read more]
