I have never been much of a secondhand shopper — for myself or my kids. While I’m happy to donate our gently used items to Goodwill or Salvation Army, I just don’t have the time or patience to dig through their bins or flip through tons of racks for cute, appropriately sized clothing in good… [read more]
New Children’s Book Coming: Cincinnati – Our City, Our Story
Tonight (Wednesday, October 17) author Louise Borden will be on hand at blue manatee children’s bookstore and decafe to celebrate the official launch of a new children’s book about Cincinnati, Cincinnati – Our City, Our Story. Developed by the Cincinnati Storyteller’s Project, the book was a big collaborative project –> author Louise Borden donated her… [read more]
Haunted Pirates of the Ohio Cruise : GIVEAWAY {CLOSED}
This giveaway is now closed — Congrats to Christine Z. – check your inbox, we’re sending you a message, and you only have 24 hours to respond or another name will be drawn! If you don’t hear from us, drop me a line at Katie(at)Cards-by-Katie(dot)com. Thanks to everyone who entered….stay tuned, more great giveaways to… [read more]
Experience the Thrills and Chills of Haunted Covington
Did you hear the story about the ghosts of Covington? You know…that building on the corner with the wandering spirits from a time long gone by? The house that bumps and creaks with the sounds of the ghosts of runaway slaves searching for the Underground Railroad. The Grey Lady who walks her staircase, eternally… [read more]
Blooms & Berries Farm in the Fall
Fall is my favorite season of the year. Seeing the leaves change color and enjoying our neighborhood as it comes to life with Halloween decorations and seasonal porch displays is something I look forward to every year. I also love that it’s cool enough for a sweatshirt but not so cold that you need your… [read more]
Get on Your Bike and Ride – Mitchell Memorial Forest
Get on your bike and ride is a line from one of my favorite Queen songs and I think of this song every time we head over to the west side of Cincinnati and to the Mitchell Memorial Forest. This park is part of the fabulous Hamilton County Park District. Mitchell Memorial Forest has two… [read more]
Countryside YMCA Mud-o-Ween
For some reason, I’ve entered an athletic phase of my life. I’m a bit freaked out by it, really. I started boot camp this past Spring and I ain’t lying to you when I say I hated it at first. But, I knew it was good for me, so I’ve kept on going. I hate… [read more]
CRAVE Restaurant at The Banks (CLOSED)
CRAVE Restaurant at The Banks Winter of 2011 I spent 17 days in Minneapolis for training. Did you connect Winter in Minneapolis. Yes, it was cold. One morning it, literally, took my breath away to go from the hotel lobby to the bus (5 steps) at minus 20 degrees F. At any rate, when… [read more]
