I’m thrilled to welcome Dr. John S. Hutton, owner of my family’s favorite bookstore – blue manatee. Aside from having the best selection of children’s books in the city, what I adore about manatee is knowing what a labor of love the store is. Everyone who works there is passionate about kids, reading, art and… [read more]
What’s Up This Weekend – January 28 thru 30
Baby it’s cold outside. But be brave and get out there for all the fun to be had this weekend. Here are our top picks: My favorite book store, blue manatee, always has so much fun going on. This Saturday the kids can have a seat and enjoy a story time all things nature. Starts… [read more]
What’s Up This Weekend THANKSGIVING
As I write this, I have pies to bake, side dishes to dream up and a bird in the fridge that was luckily smoked by Hoggy’s (highly recommend their turkeys if you’re on the lookout for Christmas ideas)…plenty to do and stretchy pants to iron. But we can’t let this long weekend go by without… [read more]
What’s Up This Weekend: September 24 thru 26
If you thought you’d be getting a break in the action with Summer ending – BOY WERE YOU WRONG! Fall may have just started, but it is in FULL SWING FUN already! Our top picks? Saturday and Sunday GREAT OUTDOORS WEEKEND hits Cincinnati everywhere. Read all about it in Kristen’s post from earlier this week!… [read more]
What's Up This Weekend: September 24 thru 26
If you thought you’d be getting a break in the action with Summer ending – BOY WERE YOU WRONG! Fall may have just started, but it is in FULL SWING FUN already! Our top picks? Saturday and Sunday GREAT OUTDOORS WEEKEND hits Cincinnati everywhere. Read all about it in Kristen’s post from earlier this week!… [read more]
the blue manatee celebrates Ramona & Beezus
I can’t wait to introduce P to Beverly Cleary’s books. They were such a part of my childhood, something my Mom introduced me to which became some of the first books I fell in love with. I can only hope the upcoming release of Ramona and Beezus will do Ms. Cleary proud! To get everyone… [read more]
the blue manatee celebrates Ramona & Beezus
I can’t wait to introduce P to Beverly Cleary’s books. They were such a part of my childhood, something my Mom introduced me to which became some of the first books I fell in love with. I can only hope the upcoming release of Ramona and Beezus will do Ms. Cleary proud! To get everyone… [read more]
GROUPON’S SIDE DEAL – the blue manatee
It’s no secret, the blue manatee is a favorite here at FFC. I guess Groupon’s in sync with us because their side deal (good through Wednesday) is $10 for a $20 gift certificate there! Act fast – good books are timeless – but this deal ends Wednesday!
