Did you know that Cincinnati is the Paddling Capitol of the U.S.? Well, it is! And you can celebrate this at one of our favorite events of the summer: the 13th annual Paddlefest Weekend. You don’t have to be a paddler to take part in the festivities either because there’s something for everyone on Paddlefest… [read more]
BB Riverboats ~ Dinner Cruise on the Ohio River ~ GIVEAWAY {CLOSED}
Have you ever gone on a BB Riverboats Dinner Cruise? These cruises are a wonderful way to experience our city while having fun with friends or family. Thanks to the kind folks at BB Riverboats we were able to try out their Christian Moerlein Beer & BBQ Dinner Cruise a few weeks back. Not only… [read more]
Out & About: Kid Friendly Fun in Boone County
There’s so much to do and see in Boone County…I could probably go on all day chattering about fun to be had with the family in Boone County. But I’m just going to sum up one day’s worth of adventures for you in this post. My family spent a long lovely day exploring Boone County… [read more]
Haunted Pirates of the Ohio Cruise : GIVEAWAY {CLOSED}
This giveaway is now closed — Congrats to Christine Z. – check your inbox, we’re sending you a message, and you only have 24 hours to respond or another name will be drawn! If you don’t hear from us, drop me a line at Katie(at)Cards-by-Katie(dot)com. Thanks to everyone who entered….stay tuned, more great giveaways to… [read more]
Old Timers Day in Rabbit Hash
One of our family’s favorite things to do is to take a drive in the country to a little place on the Ohio River called Rabbit Hash, Kentucky. It’s a beautiful, but tiny community, a destination for families, musicians, artists, motorcyclists, nature lovers, and four legged friends. Rabbit Hash is home to many festivities including… [read more]
BB Riverboats Pirates Cruise
Last Friday my family went on a magical adventure! We went on a BB Riverboats sightseeing cruise called Pirates on the Ohio. This 1 1/2 hour cruise in a paddleboat up and down the Ohio was a wonderful way to spend a Friday afternoon with my kids. The cruise runs on Fridays through September 2nd. While on… [read more]
Paddlefest
This year marks the 10th anniversary of The Ohio River Way’s Paddlefest, June 23-25. If you are thinking it’s an event just for those who canoe then you are wrong! This is a wonderful event for the whole family! My dad and my husband have taken part in the event for the past several years,… [read more]
A Drive in the Country: Augusta, Kentucky
When we were in college Michael and I used to take long drives in the country on Sunday afternoons. It was our version of a cheap date. One weekend we found an out of the way winery near a creek and spent the afternoon having a picnic. Totally unplanned fun. These days I feel guilty… [read more]
