Parenting Perspective + Experience

A Simple Season: Tips for Keeping the Heart of the Holidays Part One: Gifts That Keep on Giving Despite the fact that it may feel like it’s already here (because Hobby Lobby had their Christmas trees out in July) you still...

We are thrilled to announce that we've added a new contributor to our team!  Her name is Jen Thomas and she is going to be an amazing addition to the Cincinnati Moms Blog team! "I'm Jen, I'm a Cincinnati native...

Crafty Fun for (Nearly) Free, is a series that explores budget friendly craft activities for kiddos of all ages.  We will show you  how to maximize a few bucks and simple supplies for hours of fun and entertainment! This edition...

 When should you decorate for Christmas? The answer to this question is one that many feel passionate about.  In an effort to give this topic the due diligence it deserves, below we are presenting the official debate about the subject. Opening...

  Newly-added events marked with a *** ! The holidays are quickly approaching, and we are here to help you plan your 2014 season!   Classic Cincinnati Krohn Holiday Show: Magic and Mistletoe, November 15-January 4 10a-5p daily, Extended hours until 7:30p on 12/9, 11,...

Mom Lesson #121: Stop saying no to your kids! Ever wonder why the first word for so many babies is "no"?  I don't - I know why.  It's because it's the word they hear from us most often.  The littler...

When it comes to cooking, there are those who absolutely hate it and there are those who enjoy it considerably.  I don’t consider myself a foodie, or much of a chef, but every now and then, when the mood...

I loved our water table. We got it when I was pregnant with my second child and some of my most relaxing mornings as a new mama to “two under two” were spent on our back deck drinking coffee...

I’m always looking for quick and easy dinner ideas that utilize ingredients I regularly have in my fridge and are fast to whip up. On top of that, I need the meals to be healthy and tasty. It sounds...

Today is National Visit a Cemetery Day (who knew?)!  Whether you are a native Cincinnatian or relatively new to the city, you've at least heard of our famous cemetery, Spring Grove Cemetery.  But did you know that it's a wonderful place to...