Living in Greater Cincinnati we are so fortunate to have so many opportunities to introduce our children to live theater. Seeing kids get excited for the arts is magical and this year the Cincinnati Fringe Festival will have family-friendly and teen-friendly options. The 9th annual Cincinnati Fringe Festival takes place from May 29 to June… [read more]
Summerfair Cincinnati is back in town!
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… [read more]
Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt
Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt Recently I heard whispers about a frozen yogurt spot opening in the area and I got pretty excited. You see, I can’t actually remember the last time I had soft serve frozen yogurt but it was at least two decades ago, so it was about time to break the dry spell. … [read more]
Join the Fun at the March of Dimes March for Babies on April 29!
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… [read more]
Recycled Doggies gives shelter dogs a new “leash” on life!
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… [read more]
Hippity Hoppity Easter’s On Its Way!
Yippie – spring has finally arrived. I don’t go by any calendars or what the weather gurus say, I know it’s here when our flowering plum tree blooms in all its glory. It is a beautiful sight and once it blooms, the birds chirp louder, the neighborhood kids come out to play, and we finally… [read more]
2012 Summer Camps
Summer Camps 2012 is here! Summer Camps 2012 is here! (think Steve Martin jumping up and down.) This post is super long and for a great reason…. We are some lucky families here in Cincinnati. Just browse through this list of camps and see all of the amazing camp offerings for your kids this Summer.… [read more]
History Comes Alive at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
Last week, I was invited to attend the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center to see their latest exhibit, “Courage – The Vision to End Segregation, the Guts to Fight for It.” Courage will be on display now through May 26. In school, our history lessons always revolved around “Brown v. Board of Education” and… [read more]
