Cincy Shakes Presents: Free Shakespeare in the Park
August is right around the corner and that means the return of FREE performances by the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company in parks around our region. Michael and I love going to Cincy Shakes to see shows in their intimate theater, but come August the company spreads their wings and performs in front of the public in...
General Butler State Park
Every year our family explores at least one of Kentucky’s State Parks, and this year our mini-vacation was at General Butler State Resort Park in Carrollton, Kentucky. The park is a little less than an hour away from our home in Northern Kentucky, which made for a nice and easy drive. We spent three days...
Giles Conrad Park in Boone County
We took a drive down the picturesque Route 8 last week to Giles Conrad Park in Boone County for a little bike riding. Giles Conrad is a great little park that has bike trails that run alongside of the Ohio River, so the views are gorgeous. There’s also a playground,fitness stations, soccer fields, and a creek...
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...
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...
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...
Krohn Conservatory Butterfly Show 2014 {Giveaway}
Each Spring the Krohn Conservatory in Eden Park puts on the most magical event, the Butterfly Show. It’s one of my all-time favorite things to do each year, as a celebration of spring and warmer weather. This year’s show is called Pura Vida: Butterflies of Costa Rica and it’s sure to be amazing if past...
People Watching at the Old West Festival
The Old West Festival opened up this weekend and we raced right up on opening day. This was our third year in a row to visit. It’s become an event that we just don’t want to miss. There’s so much to do and see. But one of my favorite things to do at the Old...
LumenoCity in Washington Park
Last night we attended the most magical artistic performance that I’ve seen in years. And I’ve seen some terrific shows, but this event was in a class of it’s own. The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra teamed up with the May Festival Chorus, Singers from the Cincinnati Opera, and dancers from the Cincinnati Ballet to put on...
A Delightful Day in OTR :: A Picnic in Washington Park & Opera at Music Hall
Last Sunday I spent the day in Over the Rhine with my dad, my sister and my two eldest munchkins. We had such a wonderful day…the weather was perfect for a picnic in Washington Park, and afterwards we headed across the street to Music Hall for the Cincinnati Opera‘s production of Aida, which was AMAZING....
Walking Around Covington on a Sunny Day..
I put aside the to-do list this afternoon in favor of enjoying the sunshine with the boys. We visited Nana at work and then took a quick walk with Papa.
