// Family Friendly FYI

Choo! Choo! Bam! Bam! Choo! Choo!
By Amy
[26 Aug 2010|2 Comments]

If Kristin’s post yesterday got you in the mood for some travels by train, we have just the ticket!   Lebanon Mason Montgomery Railroad hosts a Fireworks Train each year in celebration of the Labor Day festivities down by the river.
Enjoy Riverfest and the WEBN Fireworks without the worry of where to park (and the inevitable [...]

// Family Friendly Food

Farmers’ Fair – Fresh & Local – What Could be Better?
By KristinG
[19 Aug 2010|No Comment]

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 [...]

// Family Friendly Activities

Cirque Devou
By KatieS
[30 Aug 2010|3 Comments]

Are you looking for a family friendly event involving beautiful music and elaborate circus acts?  Then mark your calendars!  This coming Saturday Circus Mojo will be collaborating with the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra for a performance that is sure to entertain the whole family!  Check out the press release below for all of the details.  See [...]

// Family Friendly Giveaways

Whatever you do…don’t squat with your spurs on!
By Amy
[25 Aug 2010|10 Comments]

Tex Baird: I decided to go back to Texas.
Rusty Hart: What for?
Tex Baird: Oh, I don’t know. This place is getting too big and calm and peaceful-like.
– quote from “Dodge City“
You know, I doubt the original Wild West would have made it on the pages of FFC.  Wyatt Earp, Doc [...]

// Family Friendly Giveaways

Answering “What’s For Dinner?” just got a whole lot easier (GIVEAWAY CLOSED)
By Amy
[24 Aug 2010|28 Comments]

Congratulations Rebecca – you won the $25 Gift Certificate – check your email!
Noodles & Company has been a long go-to favorite of our family.  I love their Penne Rosa and Doug is nuts for their Japanese Pan Noodles. Doug and I usually get the trio, the perfect amount of a tasty salad and small bowl [...]

// Family Friendly Places

EnterTRAINment Junction – Great fun for train lovers of all ages!
By KristinG
[25 Aug 2010|One Comment]

“All aboard”…….next stop EnterTRAINment Junction.
Our family enjoys visiting the wonderful family friendly activities we have in Greater Cincinnati, and we try our best to experience as much as we can but I have no idea why it took us so long to visit EnterTRAINment Junction in West Chester. It’s only a ten minute drive from [...]

// Family Friendly Places

The Fitton Center for Creative Arts – Family Friendly Arts
By KristinG
[12 Aug 2010|One Comment]

Living near Cincinnati, we are afforded the opportunity to enjoy so many outstanding art venues, theatres, talented musicians, dancers and more.  The Cincinnati Ballet, Cincinnati Pops, Music Hall, Cincinnati Art Museum, and the Aronoff Center for the Arts are all names that are easily recognized and greatly appreciated.  If you travel beyond the heart of [...]

// Family Friendly Philanthropy

Whiz Kids – Helping the youth of Cincinnati
By Amy
[19 Aug 2010|One Comment]

Whiz Kids has been working tirelessly in the Greater Cincinnati area since 2005.  Their mission?  To help academically at-risk kids by connecting them with caring adults and educational mentors.  This program is a prime example of the wonderful work done every day by City Gospel Mission.

At present, there are 46-sites hosting over 1,100 kids one-on-one to [...]

// Family Friendly Philanthropy

“Play Me I’m Yours” Comes to Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky!
By KatieS
[11 Aug 2010|5 Comments]

Are you a music lover?  Are your children interested in music?  If so you are going to love the “Play Me I’m Yours” Installation that has come to town! Scattered throughout Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky are beautifully painted pianos.  These pianos are strategically located at high traffic areas, like the Zoo, the Museum Center, Main [...]