Who doesn’t like to do a little window shopping? If your window shopping habit involves looking at homes, the housing market and keeping up with what’s new and good in our community or you are considering urban living yourself you may want to visit CiTiRAMA 2012 being held in Northside, again this year. I don’t… [read more]
Non Profit Spotlight – Wordplay Cincinnati Launches September 8
Family Friendly Cincinnati is thrilled to welcome Tom Callinan to the site. Tom is a board member with Wordplay, a new startup literacy organization in Northside focused on helping children learn how to read, write and express themselves. —– —– —– —– —— —— —— —— —— Reading… [read more]
Hiking With Kids :: Guest Post
Today I bring you a guest post that I am downright giddy about. Tammy York, author of 60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Cincinnati is going to tell you about her experiences hiking with children. The reason I’m so giddy is that because Tammy and her book are an inspiration to me. I’ve always loved hiking,… [read more]
Old West Festival – Ticket GIVEAWAY! – CLOSED
What rides into town the weekend after Labor Day and stays until the first weekend of October? Nothing less than the Old West Festival. My family went to this wonderful family fun festival for the first time last Fall and can’t wait to go back this year. There was so much to see and do… [read more]
Baby Baby Boom Boom Giveaway! (CLOSED)
Baby Baby Boom Boom is almost here! If you are a Mom, Mom to be or supporter of Mom then this is the baby expo for you. There will be over 50 vendors on site ready to help make “Mom” life a bit easier. Baby will be happy too. There will be a fashion show… [read more]
Guest Post: Going Viral
Today we are happy to welcome Gina Holt with the Kenton County Library. The Library is part of an exciting viral video contest with other libraries in the state (Kentucky) and they need our help! Check it out. ________________________________ The Kentucky Public Libraries Association posted a challenge: to create an original music video at the… [read more]
Perfect Parks :: England-Idlewild Park
England-Idlewild Park is part of the fabulous Boone County parks system. I asked our awesome FFC readers for some ideas on places to walk in Boone County with paved trails, and several folks mentioned this park. I’m always happy to find a place where I can walk for exercise, but end up at a… [read more]
Cincinnati Parks :: Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park
Our family recently visited Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park in Hamilton and we were all overjoyed with our newest discovery. I am kicking myself (well, not literally – ouch) that we did not get to this amazing park before. The park is gorgeous and it combines nature and art in the most beautiful setting. I don’t… [read more]
