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]
Archives for August 2012
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]
Celebration for Olympic Gold Medalist
Did your family watch the Olympics? I know mine did! During the Olympics, I made sure to highlight the people who were from the Cincinnati area. I felt it helped make a connection with my kids and they were more involved in learning about the whatever sport it was. However, the Olympian that got them… [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]
KungFood Chu’s Amerasia
KungFood Chu’s Amerasia I have stumbled upon a not-so-new restaurant in Covington that has delicious Asian cuisine. I say “not-so-new” because people have been talking up KungFood Chu’s Amerasia for a while now, it’s just taken me some time to get there and check it out. Honestly, I was skeptical, because before it was KungFood… [read more]
