Here at Family Friendly Cincinnati we are big supporters of local businesses, small businesses and family run businesses. We love hand made items, especially when it comes to gift giving. Our region is full of wonderful Craft Shows and Fairs throughout the year where you can find all sorts of vendors and artisans from whom you can… [read more]
Family Friendly Road Trip to Lexington
Has your family been to Lexington, Kentucky? Since it’s just about an hour away from Cincinnati that makes it a perfect place for a quick road trip for a day or for a long weekend getaway. Lexington lies in the heart of Horse Country, and is the second largest city in Kentucky. There’s so much… [read more]
Festivals in Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky 2015
Our area is home to many great festivals, on both sides of the river. There are all sorts of festivals in Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky…in fact, there’s a little something for everyone! We have a full list of festivals in Cincinnati and NKY, and it includes crafts, fireworks, cheese, ladies nights out, books, bluegrass music,… [read more]
Cheap (or FREE) Ideas for Winter Fun in Cincinnati & NKY
Winter is that time of year when the kids tend to get a little bit stir crazy. This winter in particular has been bad for our family, having battled the flu and asthma over the holidays, and the fact that there’s been very little snow has made my children blue. By the end of each… [read more]
Shop Local: Cincinnati Holiday Shopping Guide
The holidays are quickly approaching! With Thanksgiving just a few weeks away it’s time to start thinking about selecting gifts for loved ones. At Family Friendly Cincinnati it’s no secret that we love shopping local, so once again we’ve decided to put together our Cincinnati Holiday Shopping Guide — a post with gift ideas from some of… [read more]
Tips for Visiting The Cincinnati Zoo
The Cincinnati Zoo. It’s one of our favorite places to visit and a true local treasure. Did you know it is the second oldest Zoo in the country?? A popular destination for locals and visitors a like, we thought we would put together a few tips to help you get the most out of your next… [read more]
Fresh Thyme Farmers Market Oakley is NOW OPEN!
First of all — Congrats to our $25 Fresh Thyme Gift Card winner…Libby M.!! We were SO excited to get to visit the new Fresh Thyme Farmers Market on their VIP Friends and Family night on August 25! Both of us (FFC’s Katie and Amy) left with a bag or two full of goodies and… [read more]
The Friendly Market
Have you been to the Friendly Market in Florence yet? If not, you are missing out on some great locally sourced foods and products! The Friendly Market opened in 2013 and offers customers a variety of vendors to shop from. One quick visit to the market and you’ll have everything you need to create a… [read more]