One of the things we love about Cincinnati is the number of groups around the Tri-State providing arts experiences for our children. Among those, are Linton’s Peanut Butter & Jam Sessions. Linton PB&J Session provide young children (2-6yrs), and their families the opportunity to come together to enjoy and explore classical music together. This series… [read more]
Christmas Decorating Lunch and Learn Event at Warren County History Center on Nov 3rd
Need help coming up with simple but creative ideas for decorating your home for Christmas on a budget? Make plans to attend a special Lunch & Learn event at the Warren County History Center in Lebanon, Ohio on November 3, 2012 from 11am-2pm: Have Your Home Tell a Story for Christmas. The featured speaker will… [read more]
Secondhand Shopping in Style
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]
Happy 100th Birthday to The City of Independence Courthouse
As the city of Independence‘s Courthouse, approaches its 100th birthday, I thought it would be my gift to the city to share my experience as a fairly new resident and my perspective as to how this city has somehow managed to preserve its foundational values and principles its forefathers and foremothers instilled. The city’s vision… [read more]
Yoga, It’s For Kids Too!
Last year when we moved our children to a new school, one of the things that I found most curious, was that the school offered yoga. At first I wasn’t sure what to think, but I quickly became a fan. It had a wonderful impact on them – helping them become more focused, more confident.… [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]
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]
