We were in the audience for the opening night of The Frog Princess at Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati and it was a wonderful way to kick off our holiday season. The Ensemble Theatre puts on a family friendly musical each holiday season. And when I say that it is “family friendly” that does NOT mean that...
This week we attended the opening night show of Hello Dolly, presented by Broadway in Cincinnati at the Aronoff Center for the Arts. We had a fabulous date night starting at Arnold’s for a delicious dinner before heading to the show. This classic Broadway production is bright and colorful and full of joy! The dancing...
Streetside Brewery and Street Chef Brigade are a bang up team on the east side of Cincy that you need to visit for great grub and craft brews. Sometimes I leave a brewery and feel sad. Streetside is one of those places. I wish they were in my own back yard. But because we enjoy...
Broadway in Cincinnati’s latest show to hit the stage at the Aronoff Center for the Arts is Mean Girls and it is fantastic! Ella and I had a perfect mother-daughter evening with dinner and a show. We both agreed that we like Mean Girls even better on the stage. The Broadway production of Mean Girls...
If you are looking for a tried and true chili recipe, may I present to you the ever-delicious and hearty Truck Stop Chili recipe. This has been our go to recipe for over a decade and it has even won us some prizes in chili cook-offs! The Truck Stop Chili recipe was handed down to...
EDIT 1.23.2020 ~ QUICK REVIEW of Cirque du Soleil AXEL Tonight we saw the second ever ice show from Cirque du Soleil, AXEL. And like every Cirque show before this, we were BLOWN AWAY. How is it that this company keeps creating the most stellar of productions?!?! If you have never seen a Cirque du...
Have a hankering for some off the charts BBQ? Head to Lucious Q in Pendleton and you will not be disappointed. You will go for the BBQ but stay for the sides, slushes, live music and the ultra chill vibes. Lucious Q is just a seriously cool place to hang out with some awesome food....
Founders Brewing Company has a Taproom in Grand Rapids, Michigan that is worth a visit if you are in the area, or even just driving through. We went a little out of our way on our way home from a vacation in Michigan just to stop for lunch at the Founders Brewing Company Taproom and...
Recently we went to see Burning Man at the Cincinnati Art Museum. This exhibit, entitled “No Spectators: The Art of Burning Man” was an eye opening, hands on experience for the whole family. I will readily admit that I knew just a little bit about this unique desert experience before this exhibit. One of my...
The Franklin Park Conservatory & Botanical Gardens is a beautiful oasis in the midst of a bustling city. We visited Franklin Park Conservatory in Columbus for the first time recently and were astounded at all the conservatory and gardens had to offer! We planned our visit because I really wanted to see the Chihuly collection...
When you are in the mood for a filling and delicious Italian feast set your course for Buona Vita Pizzeria in Crescent Springs. They have a great selection of homemade Italian dishes, something to please everyone’s appetite in your family. Buona Vita Pizzeria has been family owned for years, operating for a long time in...
The Park Hills MKT & Garden Tour is back for it’s second year to give people a peek into the gorgeous gardens of Park Hills while learning more about nature and gardens at mini-workshops set up around town. This one of a kind event offers something for everyone throughout the town all weekend long. It...
