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Kentucky State Parks: Rough River Dam

Here’s few of my favorite pictures from our family vacation last month to Rough River Dam State Park.  Oh how we love visiting the Kentucky State Parks! Rough River Dam State Park:   Exploring… Reading… Hiking…  Playing video games… Walking & chatting… Boating… Reflecting… Learning new games…  You can read more about our trip to Rough...
A Weekend Away at Pine Mountain State Park

A Weekend Away at Pine Mountain State Park

A little while back Michael and I took leave of our children for a weekend. We left the kids with the grandparents, loaded up the van and headed to the Pine Mountain State Park in Eastern Kentucky. We were so far east in the state that we actually visited three different states during the trip!...
General Butler State Park

General Butler State Park

Every year our family explores at least one of Kentucky’s State Parks, and this year our mini-vacation was at General Butler State Resort Park in Carrollton, Kentucky.  The park is a little less than an hour away from our home in Northern Kentucky, which made for a nice and easy drive.  We spent three days...

Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky Holiday Gift Ideas

The holidays are a stressful time of year, especially those with big families who have lots of people to buy for. That is why so many families are falling into the safety net of personalised gifts whether it be a keyring or a Custom Photo Canvas! All you have to do is send your chosen...
Cumberland Falls State Park

Cumberland Falls State Park

This weekend our family had a little mini-vacation at Cumberland Falls State Park.  Ella’s Odyssey of the Mind team was taking part in the State competition, so we used the opportunity to have a family getaway.  It was too short, but full of fun.  Despite the clouds and rain we managed to squeeze in a...
Our Mini Vacation : Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park

Our Mini Vacation : Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park

Our family loves to visit the state parks in Kentucky, we are blessed to live in a state with so many gorgeous state parks that are well cared for and have lodging so we can stay and enjoy them.  Last week we went away for a few days to Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park,...
Summer Vacation 2010 :: Pennyrile State Park

Summer Vacation 2010 :: Pennyrile State Park

Each year we try to explore a different Kentucky State Park.  This summer we spent our vacation at Pennyrile State Park.  It was a wonderful getaway….hiking, swimming in the lake, grilling out, napping, crocheting, riding in a paddle boat, enjoying the scenery from our lakefront cabin, reading books, and soaking up the sunshine.  This park...
Sixteen Summer Bucket List Ideas for Cincinnati & NKY

Sixteen Summer Bucket List Ideas for Cincinnati & NKY

Summer is flying by, and because of how rainy it has been we haven’t been able to get out of the house and have as much fun as we usually do during the summer months.  I refuse to let this rain get me down though!  I’ve put together a Summer Bucket List of ideas so...

Favorite Gifts of 2010

On the whole, our family was quite spoiled this holiday season. We received many great gifts, and more importantly, were blessed with good health, and spent much time with loved ones. I wanted to share a few of my favorite gifts this holiday season, because I am so giddy about them. These are just a...

Free Shakespeare in the Park presented by Cincy Shakes {2023}

Shakespeare in the Park happens every summer when Cincy Shakes sends performers out into the parks and green spaces of Greater Cincinnati to bring Shakespeare’s works to the public.  The shows are free and fun for the whole family.  The performances are always entertaining and performed with zeal and passion. We saw Comedy of Errors...
Eight Great Things to Do in Mansfield, Ohio

Eight Great Things to Do in Mansfield, Ohio

We have spent some time in Mansfield, Ohio on two different occasions and had so much fun each time!  There are so many fun things to do in Mansfield, from prison tours to carousal rides. We have made it our mission to find fun travel adventures that are close to home.  We like to explore...

Free Shakespeare in the Park presented by Cincy Shakes {2016}

From the time that I was a very small girl I went to plays, concerts and operas with my family and now as a parent I try to do as my parents did and expose my children to the arts from a very early age.  Taking a family of six out to the theater or...