Today the folks at blue manatee children’s bookstore and decafe are kicking off their “Show Your Love for Books” contest for kids ages 12 and under. blue manatee is inviting kids to artistically “dress up” a picture of the bookstore’s mascot, the manatee, as their favorite picture book or chapter book character. From the submissions, two winners… [read more]
Shop Bellevue for First Fridays
I work out with a trainer at My Gym studio on Fairfield Avenue in Bellevue Kentucky. After an hour work out, my friend and I sometimes walk a few blocks down the street for coffee and tea and maybe an egg white sandwich at Avenue Brew…we start out super healthy after a work out session but… [read more]
Bringing Out the West Side’s Artsy Side
Cincinnati has a rep for being an art-loving town, but the West Side? Not so much. Local artists Abby Langdon and Tara Heilman wanted to change that perception. So these two crafty Cincinnati moms created the Broadhope Art Collective in Cheviot for artists–painters, textile artists, jewelers, potters, mixed media artists and more–to make, teach and… [read more]
Dead Sea Scrolls at the Cincinnati Museum Center
If you know anything about me, then you know that I don’t hide behind anything. I tell it like it is. Here goes….. When Shannan asked if any of the FFC contributors wanted to go and see the Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit at the Cincinnati Museum Center, I raised my hand without any hesitation. I… [read more]
The Frisch Marionette Company
Many years ago, eight to be exact, I took a certain (now) nine year old boy to a marionette show. We went to our church to see The Frisch Marionette Company perform Peter and the Wolf. When I think of marionettes, I think of wooden dolls with tangled strings dancing around inside of a cardboard stage. The… [read more]
Guest Post: Enjoy The Arts and The Cincinnati Museum Center
Celebrate everyday life as a family by learning about life in ancient times with Cincinnati Museum Center’s traveling exhibit Dead Sea Scrolls: Life and Faith in Ancient Times. See one of the most comprehensive collections of ancient Israeli artifacts including prayer alters, textiles, beautiful mosaics and the oldest known copies of the Hebrew Bible. See… [read more]
Bounce Away the “Blahs” at Lazer Kraze! (Giveaway) (Closed)
It’s post holiday season which means back to the grind…school, work, chores, blah. No major events to look forward to and apparently no snow either, which is, in my opinion, the best part of this time of year. Can’t play outside because it’s way too wet and dreary and cold. Inside gets boring way too… [read more]
Fishing for Outdoor Family Fun
Today we are excited to welcome a guest post from Vicki Hart, producer of the Cincinnati Travel, Sports and Boat Show, which returns next week. Vicki joins us today with all the family friendly details on the show AND she’s given us some tickets to giveaway! (PLEASE NOTE: The Giveaway has closed. Congratulations to… [read more]
