Today we are excited to welcome Joe long, Community manager for ChoreMonster, to Family Friendly Cincinnati. ChoreMonster is an AWESOME application, created right here in Cincinnati, that is sweeping homes across the country, helping parents get kids excited about chores, and helping kids have fun completing them. ——————————————————————— We all know how terrible it can… [read more]
Guest Post: Paige’s Princess Run
My name is Heather Alessandro, and I am writing to talk about Paige’s Princess Foundation which is a memorial foundation in honor of my daughter Paige who passed away in 2010. Losing a child is obviously something you never “get over”. I have just gotten used to the shock of it and adjusted my thoughts… [read more]
Helping Kids Be Good Friends to Their Furry Pals
Today we are excited to welcome a guest post from pet trainer and educator, Lisa Desatnik. Lisa uses positive reinforcement and behavior change strategies that blend behavior science with kindness, integrity, creativity and fun. Learn more about her and follow her behavior blog at www.SoMuchPETential.com. ——————————— According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,… [read more]
‘Out of This World’ Exhibit Coming to Maifest
One of our favorite events held each year in Covington is Maifest. We love taking our kids down to MainStrasse Village to experience all the food, the music, the beautiful chalk art, and of course…. the rides! Maifest is just around the corner — May 17, 18, 19 — and this year they have an… [read more]
Popular Childrens Authors Visit blue manatee
For a child who loves to read, how wonderful would it be to not only meet your favorite author, but to be able to ask them questions about your favorite characters or just to hear them read the stories to you? It’s like meeting a celebrity, and it’s the best kind, because it’s one that fosters a… [read more]
Guest Post: Reluctant Reader in the house?
This week we are excited to welcome a guest post from one of our FAVORITE Kenton County Library Children’s Librarians, Mrs. Kimberly Thompson or Mrs. Kim as my kids call her. ————————- I love to read. I read in the morning. I read at lunchtime. I read during my breaks. I enjoy hardback books. I… [read more]
Graeter’s Unveils Mystery Flavor
Graeter’s unveiled a new mystery ice cream flavor on its Facebook page this morning….. Did you catch it? Big fans of the creamsicle, we’re excited to try the new flavor– Orange & Cream, which is now available at all Graeter’s stores across the Tri-State! From Graeter’s: Orange & Cream ice cream features an all-natural orange puree… [read more]
New Arts Series Kicks Off Saturday at The Pendleton
Art in Action, a new exciting monthly Saturday program series by independent artists from the Pendleton Art District is launching this Saturday, and we have the details for you. Art in Action will take place the last Saturday of the month (dates below) and will feature a variety of free art demonstrations and classes as… [read more]
