Over the years I have seen a few Cirque du Soleil shows, and each one is more fascinating than the next. It sounds like the Cirque du Soleil production of Toruk is going to amaze and astound as well! Toruk is based on one of my family’s favorite movies, AVATAR and will be coming to US...
Last year I took my first trip ever away from my family and spent a weekend in Cape Canaveral with a few close friends. I was hesitant to leave home, not because I thought my family would be lost without me, but because I’m very much a homebody and don’t like to be away from...
When I was a teenager I would use floss to sew designs on bags, jeans, and just about anything else I could think of. But I never truly learned how to properly embroider. I never used a pattern and my masterpieces were not high quality. Ella, on the other hand, has taught herself how to embroider...
If you want to find a plethora of old school arcade games under one roof you NEED to visit 16 Bit Bar + Arcade in Over the Rhine. We went a few weeks ago for a date night and we were both impressed by how many games from our childhood there were there. Michael of...
The Children’s Theater of Cincinnati is ending their season with a show the whole family is sure to love – Shrek the Musical JR. And my favorite character in the movie, the Donkey, is going to be played by Cincinnati’s own Bob Herzog! Our family has always enjoyed the Children’s Theatre productions we’ve seen, so...
A little while back the kids and I spent a day exploring the city of Milford, spending most of our time wandering around the quaint Main Street in “Old Milford”. We visited many shops, had a delicious lunch, stopped for ice cream and then headed out of Old Milford to Recreations Outlet near 275. If you...
Saint Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, and to celebrate I’m partnering with Izzy’s to give one of my readers a $20 Gift Card to dine at any one of the Izzy’s restaurant locations. Izzy’s offers a corned beef sandwich that is the talk of the town and would make a perfect St. Pat’s...
Monster Trucks are going to be ROARING into Cincinnati at the US Bank Arena in April and you will not want to miss the excitement! My boys cannot wait for the show! And thanks to my friends at Feld Entertainment I have four tickets to give away to one lucky winner. It’s bound to be an...
Last year my family gathered for a festively themed “Fiesta” Baby Shower for my cousin Megan and her husband Bryan. My cousins and aunts spent so much time focusing on the details of the party to make it creative and unique. Even Ella got in on the planning fun and made a hilarious diaper cake....
Recently we were given a snazzy shirt and tie from the Future Trillionaire company and all three of my sons fought for who would get to keep it. Future Trillionaire is a clothing company for young men started by a Dad who was frustrated trying to find cool matching shirts and ties for his son....
This blog post doesn’t need a long wordy introduction. All you need to know is that my Aunt Patti makes the best homemade Honey Mustard Dressing, and that she gave me the recipe to share with you. This Homemade Honey Mustard Dressing recipe is delicious, and not just perfect for salads, but for dipping veggies...
Smash hit NEWSIES opened tonight at the Aronoff Center of the Arts tonight and will be in town until March 13th. Max and I had the opportunity to attend tonight’s show and it was fantastic! The songs! The dancing! The storyline! And the gymnastic talent! It was a really engaging storyline for young and old,...
