Holiday Inn Express & Suites ~ Zanesville North, Ohio
Spring Break 2016: We spent a long weekend travelling to three different cities in Ohio finding unique & interesting places to explore and visit. We stayed in some awesome hotels, ate some great food and saw so many cool things! I’ll share our trip with you in a series of installments in the coming weeks...
Da Vinci – The Genius at the Cincinnati Museum Center
I had the privilege of getting to see the latest special exhibit at the Cincinnati Museum Center, Da Vinci – The Genius and I was quite overwhelmed with all of the amazing things this man created in his lifetime. This exhibit made me feel as if I had stepped into a magical workshop where Da...
20 Creative Writing Ideas for Kids of All Ages
Just because summer is here doesn’t mean the kids need to stop learning! I wanted to make learning fun this summer so with the help of some friends I put together a list of 20 Creative Writing Ideas for Kids of All Ages. My kids are all very creative, and come up with some great...
LEGO Stationary
Well knock me over with a feather…you can now purchase LEGO Stationary! If you know me at all you know I’m a huge fan of Snail Mail and crafts for kids, and the kids are OBSESSED with LEGO bricks….so the LEGO Stationary will be a perfect addition to our home. Maybe these cool writing tools...
Arcade Legacy: Bar Edition
The kids (and adults) in our family love to play arcade games and pinball, but I’m not willing to break the bank to do so. To be honest with you, I’m not surprised to learn that other people think the same way, my friend included. That’s why he decides to download arcade roms when he...
Maifest 2016
Last weekend we braved the chilly weather to spend a few hours in the Mainstrasse Village of Covington for their annual Maifest festival. It was worth the shivering to dine on steak tips & funnel cake, drink local brews, ride a few rides, listen to music, hang out with friends and see some cool art...
Coal Creek Smokehouse in Rocky Top, Tennessee
I have some rules when we travel, and chief amongst the rules is to try to avoid chain restaurants. I like to find unique local restaurants to visit for our meal, even when we are just stopping for a lunch during a long drive. On my recent trip to North Carolina for a ladies weekend...
Tasting Kentucky: Favorite Recipes from the Bluegrass State
When I caught wind of the news that Maggie Green was creating a new cookbook called Tasting Kentucky: Favorite Recipes from the Bluegrass State I got pretty excited. And the more I learned about this cookbook the more excited I got. I was already a huge fan of Maggie’s, in fact I even spend time...
Mad Beach Brewing in Florida
When we travel we always like to find a local brewery to visit to try new brews. In Johns Pass, Florida last summer we didn’t just visit Mad Beach Brewing, it became our hangout while we were on vacation. During our stay at Madeira Beach last summer the weather forecast was abysmal. There was rain nearly...
A Tour of The Wilds in Southeast Ohio
Spring Break 2016: We spent a long weekend travelling to three different cities in Ohio finding unique & interesting places to explore and visit. We stayed in some awesome hotels, ate some great food and saw so many cool things! I’ll share our trip with you in a series of installments in the coming weeks...
Inspirado at Madison Gallery
Dining at Inspirado at Madison Gallery in Covington is a unique culinary and visual experience. Inspirado is not just your run of the mill restaurant, it is also an art gallery with rotating masterpieces on the walls. Once you dine there you will want to come back for the delicious food but also to see...
Cirque du Soleil’s TORUK
Cirque du Soleil is in town for just a few days with one of their newest productions, TORUK, the First Flight. This show is based on James Cameron’s movie Avatar and it is a visually stunning feast for the eyes! This family friendly performance is amazing….we went on a date night but I know that...
