I love this time of year. Temperatures are supposed to be cooling down and the beautiful colors of fall are starting to surface. It’s a great time to spend some quality time outdoors with the family. This weekend the Cincinnati Great Outdoor Weekend takes place Sept. 25-26 so there will be no excuses for staying… [read more]
Great Miami River Days – Sept. 11-12
Sometimes, there are just too many great events going on in one weekend. I wish we could get to them all. If you’re a river rat (who ever came up with that endearing statement) then you may want to visit the Great Miami River Days along the banks of the Great Miami in Hamilton, Ohio.… [read more]
Acting Up Presents The Wizard of Oz
I know there are many Proud Poppas and Proud Mommas out there, but can you also be a Proud Patron and Proud Friend? Yes, sign me up! Our community is so lucky to have the outstanding children’s theatre troop, Acting Up, in my hometown (Mason, Ohio). Acting Up is a non-profit all volunteer family-oriented theatre… [read more]
Road Trip: The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
A few weeks back a friend and I decided to take our children on a little road trip before school started. We loaded up our minivans and made the drive to Indianapolis for a day at the Children’s Museum. The drive is a fairly easy drive…straight roads, not many hills, and corn fields as far… [read more]
Farmers’ Fair – Fresh & Local – What Could be Better?
I’m really excited that Farmers’ Fair is coming soon. After recently viewing the movie, Food, Inc., I have a whole new appreciation on what it means to eat local. We are so fortunate to have so many great farmers’ markets in the Cincinnati area. Of course, you can’t beat visiting historic Findlay Market if you… [read more]
Way North Sports: Kickball anyone?
Remember the days when kickball reigned supreme and getting a game of wiffle ball going was all you needed to keep you busy for an afternoon? If you are fondly reminiscing about days gone by and would like to rekindle some of that childhood fun then take a look at all that Way North Sports… [read more]
August Children’s Programs at the Cincinnati Library
Looking for some affordable (FREE) fun that your kids will enjoy? Check out your local library! Each month the Cincinnati Public Library offers a ton of free activities for families. This month we’re sharing with you some of our favorite picks with regards to their Children’s Programs. You can view the complete list of Cincinnati… [read more]
"Meet Me At The Fair"
It’s that time of year. Time for the county fairs! Does you family love the county fair? Mine does. We love the rides, animals, showmanship, food, tractor pulls, demolition derbys, food, plus arts and crafts. Did I mention the food? Yes, we eat our way through the fair. To us, it isn’t a successful visit… [read more]
