Please note this post is from 2010. There’s something about the start of summer that always gets me excited. I have visions of our family sprawling out on a blanket, packing a picnic, sipping an ice-cold beverage and enjoying some great live music. Of course, sometimes my vision and our reality don’t always mesh (kids… [read more]
Camp Courage – Free Day Camp
Cancer Family Care is a wonderful nonprofit agency that helps families coping with cancer. CFC started in 1971 and they have been a beacon of support for families impacted by cancer in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. “For nearly 40 years, we have provided therapeutic counseling, education, support, and hope to all people touched by cancer” (from CFC website).… [read more]
Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library Summer Reading Program
If you have kids who love to read or even kids who like you read to them, be sure to sign up for the Summer Reading Program with the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County (PLCH). This is a fantastic and fun program for the entire family. That’s right, the Summer Reading Program and… [read more]
Take advantage of this Spring weather with the Hamilton County Parks
Green space can sometimes seem in short supply amidst all the hussle and bussle of the city. But when Mother Nature calls, luckily we are plentiful with amazing park systems throughout the area. We’re Hamilton County residents, so we spend a lot of time visiting the 17 dedicated parks and 4 conservation areas that make up the Hamilton… [read more]
Take a walk on the wild side with The Cincinnati Zoo’s WILD PACKS
I have to hand it to the Cincinnati Zoo – there is always something new! Our family goes to the Zoo nearly every weekend these days. The great thing about the family membership is you can pop in there, check on your favorite animals and bug out whenever. It is definitely our top pick for… [read more]
Madisonville Arts Center Welcomes Circus Mojo
Local Students Having Fun Under The Big Top I’ve previously posted about “Circus Time Fun in Greater Cincinnati” , but I wanted to let all our FFC readers know about Circus Mojo’s Spring Circus that will be held at the Madisonville Arts Center on May 15 from 1-3pm. Circus Mojo and founding Clown, Paul Miller… [read more]
Rockin’ and Rollin’ with the Rollergirls
Move over Bengals, hit the showers Mr. Red Legs…there’s a new sheriff in town! The Cincinnati Rollergirls (CRG) are back in action for their sixth year of thrills and spills on the track. Our family has been a loyal fan base since we were introduced to it by the lovely Miss Print last year. It… [read more]
Kings Island Fun – Planet Snoopy Is a Winner!
“Wah, wah, wah”……anyone remember the teacher in the Peanut’s cartoon? I think she’d be telling the kids, “go visit Planet Snoopy at Kings Island, you’ll have a great time”. Kings Island and I go way way back. I think I’ve either visited the park or worked at the park every year for the past, deep breath,… [read more]
