Thursday Art Play at the UnMuseum
Henry and I went to the UnMuseum at the Contemporary Arts Center downtown today for Thursday Art Play for preschoolers. We had a marvelous (and messy) morning! He loved doing some truly creative projects geared for little ones, and then he explored every inch of the UnMuseum. I see this being a regular happening for...
The Long Way Home: Devou Park on a Foggy Day
After our outing today we took the long way home through Devou Park. I wanted to take the kids to the Overlook to see (or rather NOT see) Cincinnati. The fog was so dense, and so eerie. I felt like we were in the midst of some Stephen King novel. And while we were driving...
{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....
Ella’s Art Show
Last week we attended an art show at Baker Hunt in Covington. Ella has been taking art classes there for several years. Most recently she has been enrolled in BOSS which is described on their website as: Art on Steroids. This will be a collaborative studio effort with kids and adults encouraged to co-create. The...
Snow White at the Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati
This past week we were treated to a sneak peek performance of Snow White at the Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati. I can’t thank the folks at ETC enough for inviting me and my family to the show, we had a grand afternoon! We went to the show with some of my blogging friends from Family...
Holiday Gift Ideas
For the past few years, I have made an effort to buy more of our holiday gifts from small businesses. I myself am a small business owner (Cards by Katie – shameless plug), so I understand the importance of supporting independently owned companies. I’ve put together a list for my readers of some of my...
Balluminaria
Last night in Eden Park… Dinner from : Turophilia – eclectic quesadillas – find them in downtown Cincy – they are tantalizingly delicious! ****Amended August 2014 – befriend Turophilia Quesadilla on FB, she is no longer based in Cincy, but sometimes she visits! Balluminaria usually happens each year at the end of November. Check the...
Emery Theatre Revival
Updated November 2024: Thanks to ArtsWave we were invited to take a tour of the iconic Emery Theatre. The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati is giving the historic theatre a major overhaul while staying true to the history of the building and their work is impressive. Once the renovation is complete this theater is going to...
Evans Orchard in Georgetown, Kentucky
Today we met our dear friends at Evans Orchard in Georgetown, Kentucky…it’s our favorite place to pick apples and look for pumpkins. I’ve written about it before…here on The Little Things Blog. Please share your favorite apple recipes in the comments section!! Evans Orchard ::
The Old West Festival
Do you remember me telling you about the Old West Festival a while back? I even had a set of tickets to share in a giveaway. I was lucky enough to receive tickets to the festival for my family as well. The folks behind the festival are so generous that way. I had read all of...
Backyard Farm Party
This past weekend we went to a party at my cousin’s house. My cousin Anna, her husband Steve and their adorable son Robin started their own CSA this summer called Rains & Sun Backyard Farm. I immediately signed up, because I thought it would be great to get fresh organic produce all summer long and...
Coca Cola Lends a Hand in our Community
On Friday the boys and I were invited to a special event at the International Friendship Park in Cincinnati. We were lucky enough to be on hand when Coca Cola presented Cincinnati Parks with a check for $10,000 to help build a new Bike & Mobility Center. The Bike & Mobility Center will be located at...
