Staycation on Alcatraz ?
If you live in Northern California, the Golden Gate National Recreation Area this past week proposed some exciting new ideas for the use of Alcatraz Island which would bring a ...
Indianapolis is a short drive from Cincinnati
The Hoosier state capital is more than just Colts and car racing. A variety of attractions including an outstanding children’s museum, a vibrant art museum and a lively downtown make ...
Staycation Apps
I’m a tech junkie. Maybe it’s the pilot in me, but I love anything and everything technology. That’s why I love my iPhone, & iPad. The thing I love most ...
Visit a Pond
Last Saturday night we had a blast with my kids at my brother-in-law’s pond. He has a small pond (1/2 acre) on his farm that was stocked by the previous ...
Cincinnati Staycations
I was at the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery in Dayton this afternoon with the kids and I found this great book that would be perfect for those looking for staycation ...
Attend a Farmers Market
Produce, flowers, crafts, entertainment, baked goods—today’s Farmers Markets have something for almost everyone. It’s much more than just garden vegetables. If you haven’t been to one in a while, you ...
Host a Croquet Tournament
Croquet is one of those great backyard games that no one is completely sure how to play. But trust me, it’s worth learning. All you need is a croquet set, ...
Learn to Fly
If humans envy any other animal it would be birds for their ability to fly. The Wright Brothers made it possible. And now the sky’s within reach for almost anyone ...
Attend Baseball Spring Training
The Boys of Summer are…well…not back, but on their way. In the months of February and March they’re in Spring Training, which makes going to watch them a perfect Spring ...
Go Ice Skating
You don’t have to be Michelle Kwan to enjoy a little time on the ice. No triple-loops are necessary. If you love skating, haven’t done it since you were a ...
Stage Your Own Production
You don’t need an audience to put on a play—perhaps its even better that way. Just have fun with absolutely no inhibitions or stage fright. Most of us have a ...
Plan a Sledding Party
Let’s face it. We can’t predict the weather. So planning a sledding party is hard to do but with all the snow that has fallen just about everywhere, now is ...
Family Cook Night
Here are the statistics: Children from families that regularly dine together are more likely to stay out of trouble in their teen years. And, kids that participate in preparing their ...
Visit an Art Museum
Here’s a winter staycation idea you can do with your kids. If you haven’t been to an art museum since your grade school field trip, you owe it to yourself ...
Coloring Pages for Winter
Crayons from Crestock Stock Photography I might be the only Dad on the block who requested Crayons as my gift for myself this Christmas. I love coloring with my kids…maybe ...