Author Profile: Shannan Boyer

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Shannan resides in northern Kentucky with her husband and two sons, ages 4 and 7. During the day she spends her time working in public relations but at night and on the weekends she’s all about her family. When she’s not blogging about their adventures, she and her family are most likely to be found out exploring and enjoying the Queen City.
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Monster Jam Ticket Giveaway (CLOSED)
By Shannanb
Posted in Downtown, Family Friendly Giveaways on 5 July 2010
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Giveaway Closed. Thanks to all who entered and congrats to Ken, Tuesday, Christina Z. and Julie on winning the tickets. I will be emailing you this a.m. (PS. I have a family event on Saturday so I decided to offer up my 4pack, letting us have 4 winners. I hope everyone has a blast at [...]

A Weekend Getaway — Lake Cumberland
By Shannanb
Posted in Family Friendly Places on 1 July 2010
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One of my family’s favorite things to do in the summer is to head down to the Somerset/Burnside, Kentucky area for a relaxing weekend of boating on Lake Cumberland. It’s something we do 5-6 weekends a year, and it gives us lots of opportunities to relax and to also make memories together.

If you’ve never [...]

Totter’s Otterville — (and Discount!)
By Shannanb
Posted in Family Friendly FYI on 1 July 2010
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Do your kids love Totter’s Otterville in Latonia? Well today Groupon is offering discounted admission tickets for just $3! That’s more than %60 off the regular ticket price of $7.95.
A little person’s dream, at Otterville you’ll find activities for children of all ages. While there’s a ton for kids to do – (honestly you could [...]

Bass Pro Shops Offer Family Summer Camp
By Shannanb
Posted in Family Friendly FYI on 26 June 2010
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Now through July 11th, Bass Pro Shops is hosting a Family Summer Camp. The scheduled events run Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday and Sunday of each week. Events include FREE crafts, a FREE shooting gallery, a FREE casting pond, FREE Family Workshops, FREE Campfire Smores (make your own!), FREE photo, FREE archery range and [...]

What’s Up This Weekend {June 26, 27}
By Shannanb
Posted in Downtown, What's up this weekend on 24 June 2010
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Are you ready for an amazing weekend? There’s so much going on this weekend, my head was spinning just writing about it all!  From classes at Happen Inc and the UnMuseum to baseball games and festivals, there’s a little something here for families with children of all ages.  We hope you have a great weekend!
PS. [...]

Groupon Offers Beach Waterpark Discount! (Today only 6/21)
By Shannanb
Posted in Family Friendly FYI on 21 June 2010
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Have you seen today’s Groupon.com deal???

Well get out your sun screen, grab your beach towels and your goggles, ’cause today’s Cincinnati Groupon deal is one you won’t want to miss!
Get an adult general admission ticket to The Beach Watterpark for just $13 (regularly priced $27.99!)
From the Groupon.com website:
Water slides are like active volcanoes—both melt away [...]

Contemporary Arts Center Offers Children’s Programs
By Shannanb
Posted in Downtown, Family Friendly Events & Activities on 9 June 2010
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Did you know that nestled inside of the Contemporary Arts Center in downtown Cincinnati there is a museum for children?  Would I lie to you??  I’m talking about the UnMuseum. Located on the sixth floor, the UnMuseum brings art to life in a fun, imaginative and educational way.  To quote my boys — “They [...]