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Acting Up Presents “Honk!” – A musical tale about the ugly duckling & Giveaway!

KristinG — Wed, 23 May 2012 12:00:11 +0000

Living in Mason, we are so fortunate to have opportunities for our kids to participate in live musical theatre. One young performers community theater group that has opened its arms for many local children is the non-profit Acting Up. On June 8-10, they are putting on another family-friendly and fun musical show called “Honk!. It [...]

Summerfair Cincinnati is back in town!

AmyQ — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:30:34 +0000

Giveaway Closed. Congratulations to FFC reader, Gretchen. This is the time of year that sees a favorite event return to the area…for the 45th time! That’s right, Summerfair Cincinnati is in its 45th year this year and it’s back at Coney Island for another wonderful weekend! June 1, 2 and 3 are the days to [...]

Guest Post: Promise Walk

Amy — Mon, 07 May 2012 16:43:17 +0000

Family Friendly is honored to welcome guest writer, Marlene Bradley. Marlene is here to tell us about the Promise Walk happening this Saturday in West Chester. My name is Marlene Bradley and I am a preeclampsia and HELLP syndrome survivor. Sadly, my daughter Madison Joy Bradley is not a survivor. On August 20, 2010, I [...]

“Beautiful Belly Contest” to Support The March of Dimes.

Shannanb — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:01:54 +0000

As we wrote earlier in the month, we are big fans of the March of Dimes and the work they do. As such, we wanted to share information about a contest that is being held as a March of Dimes fundraiser –> Becoming Mom is inviting moms to vote on pictures of pregnant bellies in its “Beautiful [...]

Join the Fun at the March of Dimes March for Babies on April 29!

KristinG — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 13:10:59 +0000

We want to welcome Jaime Pierson from the March of Dimes March for Babies. Jaime is the Kids Zone Chair of the March for Babies Logistic Team and got involved with MOD when her daughter Nora was delivered and passed away at 27 weeks into her pregnancy. The March of Dimes is working hard to [...]

Touch-a-Truck with The Dragonfly Foundation – April 6-7!

KristinG — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:30:43 +0000

On April 6-7, The Dragonfly Foundation is hosting a whole lot of fun and you’re invited. It’s their second annual Touch-a-Truck event. There will be lots of big trucks to see and the kids can even hop aboard a bright red tractor. There will be additional activities planned for a small fee (bounce house provided [...]

Recycled Doggies gives shelter dogs a new “leash” on life!

AmyQ — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:49:34 +0000

I don’t know about you but we are all animal lovers in our house. In fact, my oldest considers himself something of a Dr. Doolittle when it comes to any critter out there. I’m quite certain that given the chance he would have a small zoo in the back yard. Dogs, however, are the animals [...]

Beech Acres offers wonderful workshop for girls and the moms who love them

Amy — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:05:47 +0000

We just got word that this awesome Workshop is SOLD OUT~never fear though, they will be offering another one in May and we’ll be sure to pass on that information! Beech Acres Parenting Center understands, raising a daughter to grow into a thriving young woman amidst the social pressures and emotions that are in her [...]

Magnificent Maya Artshow & Fundraiser

KristinG — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:00:22 +0000

There’s something about children’s art that touches me. I love the innocence of their art, the vibrant colors they use, and how they portray the people and animals they love. Every child is an artist and their art just makes you happy. That’s why I’m so thrilled to tell you about a young artist who [...]

Kids will be college bound sooner than you realize…plan now with College Advantage

Amy — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 14:03:52 +0000

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 [...]