Eden Park & the Krohn Conservatory Butterfly Show
Yesterday the kids and I spent the morning exploring the overlook at Eden Park, watching ducks chase their babies around the ponds, and seeing beautiful butterflies at the Krohn Conservatory. Eden Park is one of my favorite places to take pictures, it’s just so gorgeous there with a fantastic view of the Ohio River and...
Morning on the Licking River
This morning Michael and his father took a canoe ride on the Licking River. It was a special Father’s Day outing: a little paddling, a little fishing, and a whole lot of peace and quiet. Here’s a little glimpse of their idyllic morning… The only thing that would have made their morning more perfect is...
Chicago: Where we Dined
Chicago Vacation :: For Spring Break 2014 we took the kids to Chicago for three nights and four days. We crammed as much fun as we could into those four days and had adventures all over the Windy City. I’m going to share our adventures with you in a series of installments so you can...
Thank You For Being a Part of MyNKY!
I want to thank each and every one of you that took part in the first portion of the myNKY campaign by taking polls, voicing your thoughts on what you want YOUR Northern Kentucky to be, and answering challenge questions. With over 11,000 people responding over these past six months, there’s certainly a good amount...
Margaritaville at the Horseshoe Casino
Last week we were treated to dinner at Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville at the Horseshoe Casino to try out their newly re-vamped menu. We are big fans of casinos. As you are all aware I normally look for the best online sites according to US Gambling Sites. However, if you feel that you may have found...
Jake Speed and the Freddies at the Behringer Crawford Museum
Last night we took advantage of the beautiful weather and picnicked on the veranda of the Behringer Crawford Museum listening to the tunes of one of our favorite local bands, Jake Speed and the Freddies. We did our fair share of laughing, toe-tappin’ and singing along. Even Sam begrudgingly sang along to our favorite “Ohio...
A Flea Market Like No Other: The City Flea
Washington Park is home to the most interesting flea market I’ve ever been to. The City Flea is a smorgasbord of quirky and unique artisans and vendors. Throw in some food trucks, local craft beer distributors and a DJ to the mix and you have what seems more like a party than a market. If...
Cincinnati Cyclones Kelly Cup Playoffs Giveaway – CLOSED
Our very own Cincinnati Cyclones have advanced to the final round of the Kelly Cup Playoffs! It’s been an exciting season for the Cyclones and they are certainly ending this season with a bang! The Cyclones are traveling to Alaska this weekend for the first three games of the series against the Alaska Aces. Then...
Youthletic ~ Find the Perfect Sport for Your Child
I am always a mess when it comes to my kids and their extra curricular activities. I forget to register, miss deadlines, and so on and so on. I’ve just been introduced to a new resource that can help me get my act together though, and to possibly find some new sports for my kids...
Chicago: Field Museum of Natural History
Chicago Vacation :: For Spring Break 2014 we took the kids to Chicago for three nights and four days. We crammed as much fun as we could into those four days and had adventures all over the Windy City. I’m going to share our adventures with you in a series of installments so you can...
Memorial Day Weekend at Spring Grove Cemetery
Today my Grandma and I had one of our “adventures” with the kids. Our adventures usually include long drives, exploring, wrong turns, and beautiful sights. Today we meandered around Spring Grove Cemetery in the mini-van. We wound our way around the entire cemetery, making frequent stops to get out and walk around. We used the...
Floor & Decor: Grand Opening Celebration
Have you heard? There’s a brand new store coming to town to help you with all of your flooring needs. Floor & Decor is set to open on June 5th in Cincinnati, with a showroom that is over 80,000 square feet featuring more than 2,500 different items to choose from! Wow! Their selection of flooring...
