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Menu Plan Monday ~ In Reverse ~ March 12

I haven’t posted a Monday Menu here in several weeks…because I spent a couple of weeks cleaning out the fridge & pantry – I just made meals with whatever we had on hand already, so there was nothing new or exciting to share.  Our grocery bill is so much lighter when I spend a couple...
A Night at the Roller Derby:  Cincinnati Rollergirls

A Night at the Roller Derby: Cincinnati Rollergirls

We love to go to the Roller Derby at Cincinnati Gardens to see our favorite Cincinnati Rollergirls…the whole family has a blast.  For more details about the Cincinnati Rollergirls see this post on Family Friendly Cincinnati.  For more pictures of our visits to the CRG bouts over the years see this post or this post. ...

{this moment}

Inspired by SouleMama: A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you’re inspired to do the same, leave a link to your ‘moment’ in the comments for all to find and see....
Bockfest :: 2012

Bockfest :: 2012

Last weekend we joined some good friends for a day at Bockfest.  Have you been to Bockfest?  If you like beer, you should make sure you go next year.  It’s a grand event celebrating the brewing heritage and German history of Cincinnati.  Last year we went on a Brewery Tour, and loved it.  This year we...

Sick Day

Church Tour :: Over The Rhine

Church Tour :: Over The Rhine

 During Bockfest 2012 we took a Church Tour in OTR and it was beautiful!  

LEGO® KidsFest GIVEAWAY!! CLOSED

The time has come!  I have a winner for the Lego KidsFest tickets!  Congrats to Melissa Petri who said : “I’d Like to win so I can take my 3 year old Nephew!”  Melissa, get in touch with me (Katie@Cards-by-Katie.com) within 24 hours to claim your prize!  If I don’t hear from you I will...

{this moment}

Inspired by SouleMama: A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you’re inspired to do the same, leave a link to your ‘moment’ in the comments for all to find and see....
Making Faces with Prince Henry

Making Faces with Prince Henry

captivated…watching out the window… hush….ella is resting… cheesy grin…take my picture! fish kiss!

Pinewood Derby

Here is the ultra-cool Pinewood Derby car that Daddy & Max made this month.
Meatloaf Cups

Meatloaf Cups

I’m beside myself with excitement over today’s guest post.  I’m a HUGE fan of the blog: Organize Yourself Skinny.  Tammy, aka: the Skinny Mom has shared so many delicious and healthy recipes on her blog, and she has also shared some great tips for losing weight.  I find her weight-loss journey to be an inspiration. ...
My Little Circus Mojo Clown

My Little Circus Mojo Clown

This school year Max has been taking Circus Mojo classes once a week after school with Paulie the Clown and all of his clown friends.  Max LOVES Circus Mojo!  It’s a perfect place for him to be.  He can clown around, but it’s not all about goofing off.  He has to follow directions, work as...