This year marks the 10th anniversary of The Ohio River Way’s Paddlefest, June 23-25. If you are thinking it’s an event just for those who canoe then you are wrong! This is a wonderful event for the whole family! My dad and my husband have taken part in the event for the past several years,… [read more]
Cincinnati Opera Presents ~ Opera Goes to Church
Do you like Opera? or maybe you’ve been wanting to check it out but don’t want to commit to going to a performance downtown. Well, this Summer you get three chances to experience Cincinnati Opera out and about town for FREE (but you must pre-register, see below)! The program is called Opera Goes to Church… [read more]
Out & About Around Town: Madison Road
I love to explore all around our area, and often-times will spend a morning wandering around town. Last week my cousin and I took our kids to a few fun places along Madison Road in Cincinnati. I wanted to share our little adventure with our readers, because I guarantee if you replicate it, you too would… [read more]
Trammel Fossil Park – A Rocking Good Time
I can not tell you how many times I’ve driven either up or down Hauck Road in Sharonville. It must number in the 100’s. And, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve noticed the sign for Trammel Fossil Park and have wondered what that was all about but have driven on in a rush… [read more]
Get to Know Green Acres
Several years ago (in my quest to buy more locally grown food) I found an amazing farm where I could buy pastuered meat, local produce and free range eggs. In the process of visiting the farm once every month or two, my children were able to see where their food comes from. One fall day,… [read more]
A ‘girls day out’ in MainStrasse Village in Covington, KY
Please join us in welcoming our newest contributor, Sara J. Sara works in education and is the mother of two girls. She resides in northern Kentucky. We are super excited to welcome Sara to the FFC family! Sara and her girls spend a lot of time in MainStrasse Village and today she’s sharing her thoughts… [read more]
Adventures Around Cincinnati
Greater Cincinnati – so much to see so much to do. We were lucky enough to enjoy both Cincinnati and Newport, KY one day and I wanted to share a bit about our adventure. My two girls (ages 6 & 7), me and my Mom started our day visiting the UnMuseum at the Contemporary Arts… [read more]
Guest Post: What’s the best gift for young kids?
I’m thrilled to welcome Dr. John S. Hutton, owner of my family’s favorite bookstore – blue manatee. Aside from having the best selection of children’s books in the city, what I adore about manatee is knowing what a labor of love the store is. Everyone who works there is passionate about kids, reading, art and… [read more]
