Cooler temperatures don’t mean your family’s outdoor adventures have to end. A little snow and bare trees make for a nature-filled winter wonderland. For outdoor winter fun and exploration, look no further than your favorite Five Rivers MetroPark location. With 25 parks and facilities, there are family-friendly winter activities for all ages and interests. From…
When you think of story time for your kids, my guess is that a store that sells predominantly furniture doesn’t come to mind. How about a cafeteria? Nope. Didn’t think so. Now what if I told you IKEA has a hidden gem of a story time? And now what if I told you that before…
Despite my best efforts, my kids’ stuff has taken over. Closets are bursting with little mittens and boots. Toys spill out of every corner of the house. Artwork and craft supplies explode from drawers like those snakes-in-a-can. It was time for a reset (and perhaps a garage sale). When organizing, I have a few stores…
Valentine’s Day Fun! Valentine’s Day is not only for husbands/wives/boyfriends/girlfriends but for all loved ones. We want to spread the love in as many ways that we can and most often it starts with our immediate family and then hopefully trickles down to others. Here are some fun ways to celebrate the month of love……
This non-profit “biznistry” is a community café that allows individuals and families to enjoy a meal in a unique “pay it forward” environment. Robert Adamson, Director and Executive Chef of One Bistro, believes his vision for the cafe came from God giving him the heart to reach out to people in need and the talent…
This May, Star Wars is coming to the Cincinnati Museum Center! Star Wars and the Power of Costume, a Smithsonian exhibition exploring the power of Star Wars costumes, will open at the Museum Center May 25th. Pulled from the collection of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, Star Wars and the Power of Costume is…
Looking for a spot to host your child’s next birthday party? With the help of our advertisers, we’ve pulled together 9 awesome ideas for your next birthday bash!
Five Rivers MetroParks is accepting nominations for its third annual OUTstanding Teacher Award, open to Dayton-area classroom educators who teach any subject from pre-K through high school. Nominations are due Tuesday, Jan. 31. The award includes three nomination categories:Rising Star (less than 10 years of teaching experience), Leader (10 to 20 years), Lifetime Achievement (more…
The New Year means new resolutions and for many that means one word – organization. While I don’t necessarily make formal resolutions, I always vow to be more organized, if anything to help our day-to-day lives run more smoothly. This year, throw in the fact that we just moved to a new house in November,…
Achieve your New Year’s resolutions: Seven need-to-know tips and tricks Five Rivers MetroParks can help you achieve your 2017 wellness goals. From developing healthier habits to organizing a family budget, many people set goals for the coming year in hopes of staying healthy, productive and happy. Though many may have the best intentions, most will…
