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Make Your Own Zoo

I am always on the lookout for ways to get my children to get creative.  They love doing so many crafty projects…whether it be with paper, recycled objects from around the house, or just sticks and rocks they find outside.  When I was offered a copy of “Make  Your Own Zoo” for review purposes  I...
Breakfast Egg Casserole Recipe

Breakfast Egg Casserole Recipe

Planning brunch for a crowd is harder than planning lunch or dinner, in my opinion.  That’s why I love a good breakfast egg casserole to take to a brunch party.  It took me a long time, but I think I’ve finally put together a winning egg casserole recipe.  I do not like a soggy egg...
Zebra Pens {Review}

Zebra Pens {Review}

A short while back a box of goodies arrived in the mail and all of a sudden war was declared at our house. The package contained a huge collection of Zebra Pen products and we all hurried to stake claim on which pens we wanted. Ella is still mad at me for claiming an entire...
BrewRiver GastroPub {GIVEAWAY}

BrewRiver GastroPub {GIVEAWAY}

Friends, I cannot even tell you how excited I am about this giveaway…I have partnered with BrewRiver GastroPub to give one lucky winner a $50 Gift Card to the restaurant!   We have a lot of fun exploring the many great restaurants in the Greater Cincinnati area, but the one that we find ourselves coming...
A Franciscan Christmas in Over the Rhine

A Franciscan Christmas in Over the Rhine

There is a truly unique holiday experience to be had in Over the Rhine, and you don’t have to spend a dime.  A Franciscan Christmas takes place at the Christian Moerlein Event Center, which is an impressive historical landmark in Over the Rhine. The Franciscan Christmas at  Moerlein Brewery focuses on the Nativity Scene.  The...

Sesame Street Live {GIVEAWAY}

This giveaway is for the young ones and the young at heart!  Sesame Street Live is returning to US Bank Arena for just two days for the “Make A New Friend” show.  Make plans to see one of the three performances on December 17 and 18.   If your child loves Elmo and friends you...
Vikings: Beyond the Legend

Vikings: Beyond the Legend

Recently our family visited the Cincinnati Museum Center to see the Vikings: Beyond the Legend exhibit and we all loved it. It’s a great learning experience for all ages. I had no idea what to expect from this exhibit and I went into it not knowing much about Viking history at all. I was impressed...
Saengerfest 2016 {GIVEAWAY}

Saengerfest 2016 {GIVEAWAY}

  Cincinnati has so many events going on during the holidays, including Christmas Saengerfest that is happening on December 2nd and 3rd in Over the Rhine. Christmas Saengerfest is one of our most treasured holiday traditions.  We usually start the evening with dinner at Arnold’s and then head to Washington Park to park the van...
The Phantom of the Opera at the Aronoff

The Phantom of the Opera at the Aronoff

The epic Broadway show The Phantom of the Opera has returned to Cincinnati.  You can see the show at the Aronoff Center thanks to Broadway in Cincinnati.  I have seen The Phantom of the Opera several times, and each time I’m completely captivated and entranced.  It is one of my all time favorite Broadway shows....
Smokehouse Brewing Company in Columbus, Ohio

Smokehouse Brewing Company in Columbus, Ohio

When our family is travelling we really try to avoid stopping at chain restaurants for meals along the way.  Even if it’s just for lunch on a long drive, I would much rather stop at a unique, locally owned restaurant for a meal than to grab something at a restaurant you can find in any...
The Children's Theatre Presents Elf the Musical JR. {GIVEAWAY}

The Children’s Theatre Presents Elf the Musical JR. {GIVEAWAY}

One of my all time favorite holiday movies is coming to the stage this December.  Elf the Musical JR is being performed by the Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati at the Taft.  Going to the Children’s Theatre’s holiday productions is one of our favorite Christmas traditions.  We love going downtown to celebrate the holidays with kid-friendly theatre....
Orchids at Palm Court Pasta Bar Lunch

Orchids at Palm Court Pasta Bar Lunch

Orchids at Palm Court at the Hilton Cincinnati Netherlands Plaza downtown has quite a reputation as being one of the premier restaurants in the city.  It seems like the sort of restaurant one would go to in order to celebrate a special occasion, have an intimate date night, or to meet the ladies for happy...