New Year’s Eve – a time to ring out the old year and celebrate the new. Make sure you check out our list of family fun events that happen all day and into the night! The Ball on the Square — Oakley Time: 8pm – 1 a.m. Cost: Free Information for 2013 has not yet… [read more]
Last-Minute Holiday Shopping Ideas
I am a procrastinator. I admit it. This character flaw permeates many areas of my life, especially holiday shopping. I usually get most of my gifts for family and friends in the final days before Christmas, from a combination of online retailers and local stores. If you’re in a similar situation, don’t despair! You still… [read more]
Yat Ka Mein in Oakley
Yat Ka Mein in Oakley Last week Amy Q. and I went to check out Yat Ka Mein in their new location on Madison Road in Oakley. The building that houses Yat Ka Mein used to be an Arby’s, but don’t let that fool you, it’s not any ol’ restaurant at all! It’s now a… [read more]
Family Fun This Weekend (July 13-15)
Rain Rain Go Away…rumors of rain are in the forecast, let’s hope it misses us as we head into a wonderful jam-packed weekend in Cincinnati. ALL WEEKEND This is it folks – the butterflies at the International Butterfly Show are leaving on a jetplane after Sunday so SEE THEM THIS WEEKEND! The Clinton County Fair… [read more]
Adventure Boot Camp for Women – Two Weeks To Go
Well, two weeks are in the books for my Adventure Bootcamp for Women course at KidsFirst in Blue Ash. (There’s also an Oakley, Anderson and Bridgetown location.). Finished. Done. How’s it gone? Just like I was advised, week one was very very hard. I was tired, sore and felt like I was just barely getting the job done.… [read more]
Boot Camp for Women
I really do think I’ve lost my ever loving mind. I’ve gone and done something very none Karen like. Tomorrow morning, for one of the few times in my life (other than when my babies were tiny), I’m setting my alarm clock for 4:30 so that I’ll be AWAKE and ready to start my Adventure… [read more]
Family Friendly Fun This Weekend
The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati‘s production of Rapunzel! Rapunzel opens this weekend with shows Friday (7:30pm), Saturday (2pm & 5pm) and Sunday (2pm). Read Amy’s post from earlier this week. Head to Barnes and Noble at Newport on the Levee Saturday for Storytime with Shannon at Noon. Children will enjoy a hearing a selection of stories both old… [read more]
Hippity Hoppity Easter’s On Its Way!
Yippie – spring has finally arrived. I don’t go by any calendars or what the weather gurus say, I know it’s here when our flowering plum tree blooms in all its glory. It is a beautiful sight and once it blooms, the birds chirp louder, the neighborhood kids come out to play, and we finally… [read more]
