We all know how important it is to get our children reading, and for them to enjoy it. Reading skills contribute to not only their success in school, but success in life. In inspiring my children to read, I have always come at it from the angle that reading allows you to going on adventures,… [read more]
Final Fridays at the Pendleton Art Center
Last month I was invited by a friend to visit the Pendleton Art Center for their monthly Final Friday event. My friend Jeff Johns shows his art work in Studio 414 with several other artists, one of the many studios at Pendleton Art Center in Cincinnati (see a small sample of Jeff’s work in the collage… [read more]
Nature’s Trading Post
I love that every time I go to the Cincinnati Museum Center I discover something new. Our family has been to the Museum of Natural History & Science at the Cincinnati Museum Center more times than I can count, and yet we have never explored the Nature’s Trading Post. I had this misconception in mind that… [read more]
Greater Cincinnati Kid-Friendly Indoor Activities
Are you and the kids a little stir crazy? We’ve put together a sampling of fun places to beat the winter/rainy-day blues. Make sure you check out the details of each place on their website before heading out. Have fun! Greater Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky Kid-Friendly Indoor Activities The Arts Do your kids like the… [read more]
Shop Local: MainStrasse Village
This holiday season we’ve talked a lot about shopping local, about supporting small and mid-sized businesses located in our communities. We even worked with small businesses across the area to put together our first Shop Local Shopping Guide, which even has some special offers in it for our readers. Today we continue that effort with… [read more]
Marion’s Piazza
Have you ever heard of Marion’s Piazza? No? Well, allow me to introduce you in on the Number 1 place for pizza in the Dayton area. I’m not stretching the truth or anything with that statement. Marion’s really is the #1 place for pizza in Dayton. It was voted so by residents of the Dayton… [read more]
Today’s GROUPON: Pump It Up!
Today’s Groupon is FAMILY FUN at its finest! For only $21 you get 6 Pop-In Playtimes at Pump It Up in West Chester. Upgrade to the bigger package and get 12 Playtimes for only $40! That’s a huge savings to one of the best places in town – and remember, PARENTS always PUMP IT UP… [read more]
Over-The-Rhine Hosts Holiday Fun for The Whole Family (Giveaway Closed)
Giveaway closed: Thank you to everyone who entered. Congratulations to FFC reader Patricia Lee! The holiday season may be one of the busiest times of year, but it’s also one of the best times for getting out and spending some special quality time with your family. Over the past few years the transformation of… [read more]
