Yo Deal was new to me until a couple months ago when someone sent me the link to a great deal for Beach on Ice tickets. Similar to Groupon, it’s a daily deal offered specifically here in Cincinnati. But the even better part is that proceeds from every Yo Deal sold go to a featured… [read more]
Archives for January 2011
Kids Against Hunger – Million Meal Pack for Haiti
Back in November, I did a spotlight on Kids Against Hunger. In December, my family was able to go to KAH and help with a pack. We learned a lot and we helped a lot. And it felt good. Our 2 1/2 hours was well spent and I hope my kids walked away with a… [read more]
What’s Up This Weekend – January 28 thru 30
Baby it’s cold outside. But be brave and get out there for all the fun to be had this weekend. Here are our top picks: My favorite book store, blue manatee, always has so much fun going on. This Saturday the kids can have a seat and enjoy a story time all things nature. Starts… [read more]
Spanish Classes and Lessons for Children
Spanish is one of those languages I’ve wanted to learn for years, and now after watching Dora and Diego with alarming frequency, my 4-year-old daughter wants to learn, too. I can tell because she will often start speaking in fake Espanol, sprinkling in the occasional real Spanish word amidst a bunch of semi-Spanish-sounding gibberish. While… [read more]
Book Bums: A Great Little Place for Readers
Tucked in the heart of “Ye Olde West Chester” (as I affectionately refer to the little historic stretch of West Chester), there’s a lovely stone building filled with cool books, warm smiles and hot cups of coffee. Book Bums, the sign reads out front. What is that? I used to wonder as I drove by.… [read more]
Today’s Groupon — CoCo Key Water Resort
With all the snow we’ve been having, who couldn’t use a trip to a waterpark? Check out today’s Groupon — $30 for Family Four-Pack of Day Passes to CoCo Key Water Resort ($60 Value). Talk about a great way to get out of the house, forget about the snow and have some fun! CoCo Key Water… [read more]
Waffle House
I love breakfast foods…waffles, pancakes, eggs! I love it all! Even better, I love a restaurant where I can get breakfast all day! This is perfect for my family, as Joe is not as big of a fan of breakfast food as I am! Not only does Waffle House have great food, it is also… [read more]
Winter Family Days at the Newport Aquarium
It’s been a while since we’ve visited the Newport Aquarium, but after Becky from The Savings Lifestyle reminded me that Winter Family Days are going on now through February 28, we decided to head down to Newport on the Levee and see some aquatic life. During Winter Family Days, two kids (ages 2-12 years) get… [read more]
