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Getting Crafty in Cincinnati

Happy Spring Break, Cincinnati! While Spring Break is all about letting your kids run loose in the lovely weather, it's equally important to let your...

Celebrate National Read Across America Day!

Did you know that March 2 is a holiday? In honor of Dr. Seuss's birthday, March 2 is celebrated as National Read Across America Day!...

10 Ideas for Locally Inspired Holiday Gifts

Small Business Saturday was founded in 2015 as a way to encourage consumers across the country to support small businesses within their hometowns. It's...

20 Things to Do Before Thanksgiving

Happy Monday! I love the holidays as much as anyone else -- and you'd better believe that, come Nov. 27, I'll be chopping down my...

Blue Manatee Bookstore

With Julian in preschool now, I've had to rethink my afternoons. He's often tired when I pick him up -- and will ask to...

5 Ways to Stock Up for Summer Reading

Cincinnati is a very book-friendly city. We not only have lots of bookstores; there are also great options to buy your kids books without...

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