Want to know how many people are without power in the Cincinnati area? Check out the Duke Energy Outage Map. It’s constantly updated.
If you haven’t been to Meijer yet this week, check out their Memorial Weekend ad. These sale prices are in addition to their weekly ad. These prices are available throughout Ohio. Stores in other states will probably have similar savings, but check the website or stores for specific information.
One item of note: Nabisco Wheat Thins $1.67. These have really gone up in price and are on sale at Kroger this week for $2. If you like these crackers, you might want to stock up on a few boxes at Meijer this weekend.
Happy Savings
Looking for some books for the summer? Half Price Books is having a 20% off sale this Thursday – Monday (May 26-30th).
Each store is unique, so if you’ve got several options, check them both out. You’ll probably find great books at both locations. Looking for your local Half Price Books? Check out their store locator.
Happy Reading.
Do you remember the Fine Arts Fund? Well, they’ve had a name change and how they are Arts Wave.
Thanks to Macy’s, Arts Wave is offering 6 Saturdays full of FREE arts events around town. What to know what’s up on Feb 12th? Check out the 9 page PDF. It’s chocked full of information about some great performances around town. It looks like there’s something for everyone including:
- backstage tour at Playhouse in the Park
- This Little Light of Mine by the Cincinnati Opera
- Origami Meets the Price is Right at the Fairfield Community Arts Center
- Watch Artists at work at the Greenwich House Gallery
- Young musicians in Silver Strings will perform at Lakota East Freshman Campus
- and so much more
What art event did you bring into your life this weekend? We’re going to have to take a family vote. There’s so many great options to choose from.
Stay tuned for more arts events around town.
Winter is here to stay and sometimes it’s just too cold to play outside. For a fun activity break out some simple ingredients and let the kids have some fun.
Suggested List of Ingredients:
- Graham Crackers
- Nilla Wafers
- Fudge Sticks
- frosting
- food coloring
- ice cream cone (for evergreen trees)
- M & M’s
- skittles
- coconut (for snow)
I gave a few general instructions and then let the kids have at it. This is what they came up with. We may have a future architect 
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I believe in letting kids help in the kitchen — most days. I’ve read a lot of posts about how to get your kids involved in the kitchen. They usually offer suggestions for older kids. But I’ve found that when you allow your kids to help when they are young and want to help, you can keep them interested in the kitchen.
Besides having a lot of patience, here’s how my kids measure flour and sugar:
Dip the measuring cup into the container and use the back side of a knife to level it off.
Then dump it in and start mixin’
Looking for some books for Valentine’s Day? Or just some reading while it’s cold outside? Half Price Books has a 20% off coupon good this weekend (Fri Feb 4th through Mon Feb 7th).
Each store is unique, so if you’ve got several options, check them both out. You’ll probably find great books at both locations. Looking for your local Half Price Books? Check out their store locator.