New Year’s Eve – a time to ring out the old year and celebrate the new. My husband and I love to spend our last night of the year with our kids doing something crazy fun. The definition of “crazy fun” sure has changed in the past 10 years of parenthood, but we’re okay with… [read more]
2012 Holiday Fun up North – A little something for everyone!
I love the holiday season in Greater Cincinnati. Every year we enjoy some of our tried and true holiday traditions but we always like to throw a new event into the mix. There is so much to see and do. With so many festive and fun holiday events, I’m narrowing the focus of this post… [read more]
Secondhand Shopping in Style
I have never been much of a secondhand shopper — for myself or my kids. While I’m happy to donate our gently used items to Goodwill or Salvation Army, I just don’t have the time or patience to dig through their bins or flip through tons of racks for cute, appropriately sized clothing in good… [read more]
Mason Arts Festival + Dragonfly Foundation
We look forward to attending the Mason Arts Festival every year. It’s a wonderful community event not only for local residents but it’s also a great way to welcome art lovers from our surrounding neighbors and beyond. The Mason Arts Festival has shared that this year they will have: Over 100 local and regional fine… [read more]
Acting Up Presents “Honk!”
Living in Mason, we are so fortunate to have opportunities for our kids to participate in live musical theatre. One young performers community theater group that has opened its arms for many local children is the non-profit Acting Up. On June 8-10, they are putting on another family-friendly and fun musical show called “Honk!. It… [read more]
Adventure Boot Camp for Women – Two Weeks To Go
Well, two weeks are in the books for my Adventure Bootcamp for Women course at KidsFirst in Blue Ash. (There’s also an Oakley, Anderson and Bridgetown location.). Finished. Done. How’s it gone? Just like I was advised, week one was very very hard. I was tired, sore and felt like I was just barely getting the job done.… [read more]
Skidaddles: Perfect one-stop solution for your child care needs!
As a busy mom of 4 children, I certainly know what it’s like to be on the go! There was a time in my life where I could just pick up and take off. Running to the grocery store or grabbing a bite to eat involved the simple act of picking up the keys and… [read more]
Boot Camp for Women
I really do think I’ve lost my ever loving mind. I’ve gone and done something very none Karen like. Tomorrow morning, for one of the few times in my life (other than when my babies were tiny), I’m setting my alarm clock for 4:30 so that I’ll be AWAKE and ready to start my Adventure… [read more]
