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Voice of America MetroPark
Looking for a safe playground surrounded by activities for the whole family? Then visit the Voice of America (VOA) MetroPark Playground in West Chester. This children’s recreational area is located off...
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Kids Can Cook Too at Whole Foods Market
No matter your age, cooking is a wonderful skill to learn. Some of my earliest memories involve baking holiday cookies with my grandmother; and I hope to continue many culinary traditions with my...
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Summer Fun at The Beach Waterpark
Our lives revolve around the water. My daughter started swim lessons at 18 months, and quickly fell in love. As a competitive swimmer for the Mason Manta Rays and Mason Water Moccasins, she is...
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Corwin M. Nixon Park: A Park for the Entire Family
One of my favorite local parks just happens to be my summer second home. Two days a week, I taxi my daughter to and from swim team practice at the Lou Eves Municipal Pool in Corwin M. Nixon Park....
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Family Fun at Lazer Kraze
Are your kids going stir crazy on a rainy day? Or is the heat wave too hot for the pool? Well, there is plenty of dry and cool indoor fun at Lazer Kraze. This interactive and spacious indoor venue is...
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Kings Island: Cincinnati’s Largest Playground
Being a native of St. Louis, Missouri, I grew up hearing all about Cincinnati’s largest playground, Kings Island; however, I was never able to visit. Years later, when my family was transferred to this...
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The Scoop on Main Event Entertainment
Can you believe it’s already August?!?! I know my child is getting restless, and is in need of some new entertainment before the school year begins. Just our luck that a new indoor sports/activity...
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Family Fun at a Cincinnati Reds Game
My family moved to Cincinnati 5 years ago. And just because you take the family out of St. Louis, doesn’t mean you take the St. Louis out of the family. So, as you can imagine, we are St. Louis...
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Exploring the Ohio Caverns
Did you know the state song of Ohio is “Beautiful Ohio”? After visiting the Ohio Caverns last week, I certainly understand why! It’s amazing to know that underneath fields of farmland in eastern Ohio...
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Kids’ Night Out in Cincinnati
After a long week of school and sports, your kiddos may need to chill for a night. But instead of being glued to a screen, get them out of the house for a Kids’ Night Out. Here is a list of fun,...
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The Sound of Music Comes Alive at the Aronoff Center
Do you have a special childhood memory from watching The Sound of Music? This musical is not only one of my favorite things; but it holds a very precious place in my heart. My grandpa (a huge Rodgers...
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Newport Aquarium Mermaids Make a Splash
When I was my daughter’s age, The Little Mermaid debuted in theaters. Hard to believe that it’s been almost 30 years since Ariel, her lovable friends and the handsome Prince Eric captured our hearts....
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Mom Style Made Simple at Clothes Mentor
Do you think personal shoppers are just for celebrities? Are you trying to dress trendy and stay within a budget? Well, I have the store for you! Drop the kids at school, grab your girlfriends and head...
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Tea (and more!) at The BonBonerie
In the heart of O’Bryonville, there is a very enchanting patisserie, café and tearoom, The BonBonerie. Famous for delicious baked goods, café staples and beautifully decorated wedding cakes, The...
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Fall Fun at the Cincinnati Nature Center
I am NOT an outdoorsy person. Between a traumatizing 4th grade campout (bugs and uncooperative weather) and my horrible allergies, I prefer the comfort of the indoors. But sometimes this mom must go...
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A Guide to Indoor Pools in Cincinnati
Just because summer is over, doesn’t mean swimming has to stop! My family swims throughout the year, enjoying all the amenities of the Mason Community Center’s recreational and competition pools. But...
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Coppélia Comes to Life at the Aronoff
Last night, Cincinnati Parent Reporter Ainslie attended Community Night. In partnership with Most Valuable Kids of Greater Cincinnati (MBK), the Cincinnati Ballet opened its doors to children and their...
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Black Friday Shopping in Cincinnati
The day after Thanksgiving is popularly known as Black Friday. But do you know why? Black Friday references an old bookkeeping practice of marking profits in black ink and losses in red ink. The term...
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Small Business Saturday in Cincinnati
If Black Friday shopping does not appeal to you, try the next day for a more low-key holiday shopping day…. Small Business Saturday (SBS). Founded by American Express in 2010 to encourage patrons to...
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Where to See Santa in Cincinnati!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… and visiting Santa is always a family tradition during the holidays. After years of being afraid of Santa (he was not allowed in our house — the poor guy had...
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