Let’s face it, some day you’ll be sending those kiddos off to college. My nephew is in his Senior Year at Mason and I get misty each time I think about how fast the time flies – and I’m only his AUNT! It sneaks up on you – emotionally and financially. Well, there isn’t much… [read more]
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In the Kitchen :: FFC’s Favorite Appetizer Recipes
New Year’s Eve is just around the corner, and I’m working on planning our celebration for the evening. We celebrate the holiday in a Family Friendly sort of way – we invite a few people over and set the children up with movies, games and snacks and then the adults hang out together and catch… [read more]
Harlem Globetrotters Bounce Into Cincy!
I have vivid memories of watching the Harlem Globetrotters on television as a kid. They would have TV specials from time to time – I distinctly remember Goldie Hawn was involved with one of them – we’d crowd around the set and giggle with delight. Dare I dream to some day be the cute little… [read more]
FFC Behind the Scenes -> Meet Phyllis
In the coming months we would like to take you behind the scenes at Family Friendly Cincinnati and introduce you to the fabulous ladies who write for this blog. Over the years we have all shared with you some of our favorite things to do and see around town. Now we want to take… [read more]
Merry Christmas Video Slideshow from Family Friendly Cincinnati
Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah & Happy Kwanza! We hope you enjoy the holidays with your family and may your celebrations be filled with love, laughter and good times. Thank you so much for taking the time to spend time with us by reading our posts, visiting local Cincinnati sites and embarking on family-friendly adventures. We… [read more]
Share The Love – Graeter’s Baked Goods
Giveaway closed. Thank you to everyone who entered! Congratulations go out to FFC reader, Gretchen! For most of us, when we think of Graeter’s, we think of ice cream. Delicious, creamy, chocolate-chunky ice cream. But, if you’ve stopped by Graeter’s lately, you know they are now SO.MUCH.MORE. They are also a bakery, and were not… [read more]
Non Profit Spotlight: UNICEF – Holidays are about more than presents
With Christmas coming this weekend, and many of us looking for opportunities to teach our children that the holidays are about more than getting presents picked from a catalog, we are excited to shine a spotlight on US Fund for UNICEF. US Fund for UNICEF is a global humanitarian relief organization providing child health care… [read more]
FFC Bloggers’ Holiday Party at Brazee St. Studios
Last week the bloggers from Family Friendly Cincinnati gathered at Brazee Street Studios in Oakley for our holiday celebration. We had a marvelous time there eating, drinking, laughing, and creating gorgeous glass mosaic picture frames. I wrote about Brazee Street Studios this pastsummer, be sure to read my post about all the cool things they… [read more]