tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40582967403643769402024-03-14T01:12:08.256-04:00The Little ThingsThe Little Things Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00813856813922664383noreply@blogger.comBlogger892125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4058296740364376940.post-21016950834645655372014-01-27T23:52:00.003-05:002014-01-27T23:52:53.783-05:00Getting Organized :: Children & Chores
I am a stay at home mother of four children. I hate housework, but I also hate a messy house. It's a frustrating way to live. And with five other people in this house with me, keeping up with the housework is a never ending task. My husband and I have always thought that our kids should help around the house. I want to teach them The Little Things Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00813856813922664383noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4058296740364376940.post-46063605403149129912014-01-24T17:03:00.000-05:002014-01-24T17:03:09.364-05:00Find Time to Read for PleasureHow many of us have uttered the phrase: "I just don't have time to read". It's such a shame when we can't find time to read for pleasure. I know firsthand that finding that time can be a struggle. We all have so many things that keep us from reading for pleasure...our children, jobs, housework, and countless other obligations, to some it might even seem pointless to try to find The Little Things Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00813856813922664383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4058296740364376940.post-19131729951908579922014-01-21T17:28:00.001-05:002014-01-27T15:09:12.310-05:00The Children's Theatre presents "Pinkalicious The Musical" {GIVEAWAY CLOSED}The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati is at it again, this time with Pinkalicious! They are turning the popular
story into a musical that is sure to please all the fans of PINK out there. Think pink, think cupcakes, think fun! I have all the details about the show and for one lucky reader I have a voucher for a family four pack of tickets to give away! The show is just a The Little Things Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00813856813922664383noreply@blogger.com47tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4058296740364376940.post-82433274837747975412014-01-17T11:42:00.002-05:002014-01-17T11:50:13.987-05:00A Bold New Vision for Northern Kentucky ::The myNKY Campaign
Do you live in Northern Kentucky? Do you love the community you live in? Do you want a chance to be heard about YOUR vision for your community? If you answered yes to any or all of these questions then I have some very important information to share with you! Vision 2015 is looking to the citizens of Northern Kentucky to take part in a six month campaign called myNKY.&The Little Things Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00813856813922664383noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4058296740364376940.post-69208356601210407722014-01-12T14:39:00.001-05:002014-01-12T14:40:52.466-05:00The Cincinnati Shakespeare Company Presents 'Hamlet'Most of us HAD to read some Shakespeare in High School, some of us grudgingly, and some
willingly. I was one of the folks that actually enjoyed reading Shakespeare's works in school, so I was happy to hear that the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company was going to bring Hamlet to their stage, and even more ecstatic when we were offered complimentary tickets. Hamlet was one of my favorite The Little Things Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00813856813922664383noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4058296740364376940.post-45632195155993099312014-01-12T12:15:00.000-05:002014-01-12T21:58:59.720-05:00Etsy Crafter Spotlight :: Ellie Shea, Handrcrafted shirts for Babies & ChildrenEtsy
Crafter Spotlight :: In an effort to encourage folks to support small
businesses, I will be highlighting various Etsy crafters on the Little
Things Blog to introduce you to some of my favorite crafters on my
favorite website. Of course, if you are on Etsy I always recommend
stopping by the Cards by Katie shop to see all of my note cards!
Are you looking for a unique The Little Things Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00813856813922664383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4058296740364376940.post-32703009407724581442014-01-10T17:00:00.002-05:002014-01-10T17:00:27.253-05:00Rhinegeist Brewery in Over the RhineCincinnati seems to be going back to it's beer-brewing roots, and not just with big brewers like Christian Moerlein. There seems to be no shortage of micro breweries, craft breweries and home-brewers (my husband included) in the Greater Cincinnati area. We have decided, along with our good friends to make a habit of planning date nights that revolve around local breweries. I The Little Things Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00813856813922664383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4058296740364376940.post-60477107462232389072014-01-09T15:00:00.002-05:002014-01-09T15:03:59.786-05:00The Sound of Music at The Carnegie in Covington
The Sound of Music is going to be performed at the Carnegie Theatre in Covington in just a few weeks and the tickets are going FAST! I've heard great things about this show, and was honored to receive tickets for my family to go. Honored is a fancy word...I was OVER THE MOON! I have love love loved the Sound of Music since I was a small child. I may or may not haveThe Little Things Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00813856813922664383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4058296740364376940.post-31991982870908086342014-01-06T21:47:00.000-05:002014-01-06T21:47:29.565-05:00New Years Resolutions 2014What better time to take stock of things and make changes than the beginning of a new
year? The new year is a blank slate, a perfect time to shake things up in your life. I feel like if I share some of my resolutions with you lovely readers here on my blog then maybe I will be more likely to follow through. Have you ever noticed that? If you challenge yourself to changeThe Little Things Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00813856813922664383noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4058296740364376940.post-37805544322849422722014-01-02T22:35:00.000-05:002014-01-08T15:47:25.565-05:00Win NKU Men's Basketball Game Tickets {GIVEAWAY}This giveaway is now CLOSED! Congrats to Veronica, who said: I would love to go to the NKU men's basketball game and show my norse pride!!! Veronica, you have 24 hours to email me at Katie(at)Cards-by-Katie(dot)com to claim your prize!
When we were in college we went to basketball games pretty often, but since we've had
Image from NKU Basketball FB Page
kids we have The Little Things Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00813856813922664383noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4058296740364376940.post-76489178911297945342013-12-31T11:06:00.000-05:002013-12-31T11:06:05.470-05:00Sundried Tomato & Basil Warm Cheese Dip
I love making warm cheese dips to take to parties because they always seem to be a hit. My latest warm cheese dip creation involves basil and sundried tomatoes, so how can it NOT be delicious?!?! This dip is so rich and creamy and flavorful, and best of all, EASY to make! Especially if you have a food processor. If you don't, you can try mixing by hand...it will still beThe Little Things Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00813856813922664383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4058296740364376940.post-13404294507502111702013-12-22T12:54:00.000-05:002013-12-22T12:57:14.390-05:00Easy Sweets :: Pretzels with Chocolate & Almonds
Around this time of year I tend to make a LOT of sweets in my kitchen. This year I was inspired by Amy Q. over at In A Galaxy Blog to make a new sweet treat to share with friends for the holidays. I think this is one of the easiest treats I've ever put together, and it was made even easier because my minions children can do most of the work themselves! Amy Q. made these treatsThe Little Things Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00813856813922664383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4058296740364376940.post-70019467277517102982013-12-17T16:02:00.000-05:002013-12-17T16:02:40.889-05:00Etsy Crafter Spotlight :: Stuff by Michelle, Scarves, Headbands and More!
Etsy
Crafter Spotlight :: In an effort to encourage folks to support small
businesses, I will be highlighting various Etsy crafters on the Little
Things Blog to introduce you to some of my favorite crafters on my
favorite website. Of course, if you are on Etsy I always recommend
stopping by the Cards by Katie shop to see all of my note cards!
Today I bring you my good The Little Things Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00813856813922664383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4058296740364376940.post-21512661656117537882013-12-17T14:50:00.001-05:002013-12-17T14:50:07.078-05:00Cincinnati Shakespeare Company's “Every Christmas Story Ever Told (and Then Some!)”
Forget making gingerbread houses, driving around looking at cool light displays, or any of that other holiday fun stuff...I've found my new favorite holiday tradition! Sunday night we went to see the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company's production of “Every Christmas Story Ever Told (and Then Some!)” and it was fantastic! I cannot remember the last time I laughed so hard. It wasThe Little Things Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00813856813922664383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4058296740364376940.post-80489898571362904322013-12-15T14:25:00.001-05:002013-12-15T14:25:38.027-05:00Ashland :: Home of Henry Clay
A few weeks back Ella and I visited Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate, in Lexington, Kentucky. This stately home is tucked away in the middle of a residential area in Lexington. We were in Lexington for a baby shower at my Aunt Carol & Uncle Jack's house, which is right across the street from Henry Clay's gorgeous and majestic estate. Ella and I wandered around the gardens of the The Little Things Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00813856813922664383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4058296740364376940.post-48247816302659676062013-12-13T16:20:00.000-05:002013-12-13T16:20:11.165-05:00Shop Handmade :: Crocheted Hats for Kids
Want to make sure your child keeps their hat on this winter? Get them a funky hand-made hat! Our kids don't want to take their new hats off at all, even when they are inside! Have no fear...if you don't have the skills to crochet or knit a hat for your child, there are places you can find hats for sale! Henry's Angry Bird and Max's Creeper came from my friend Tela, who The Little Things Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00813856813922664383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4058296740364376940.post-70463957630462994792013-12-03T14:44:00.000-05:002013-12-03T14:50:13.608-05:00DIY Origami Butterfly Installation Art A little while back we went to Ella's Art Show at Baker Hunt to see all the amazing creations she has been working on this fall in her class, called Picasso's Loft. The class was taught by Chad Turner and was a mishmash of several different mediums and artistic platforms in one class. Each week they worked on something different. One week the class made origami The Little Things Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00813856813922664383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4058296740364376940.post-12206109949313735262013-12-02T13:20:00.000-05:002013-12-02T13:20:04.300-05:00Toffee No-Nut Butter Brownies made with Sneaky Chef No-Nut ButterI made the EASIEST dessert this weekend to take to my family's Thanksgiving party, and it was a HUGE hit. Everyone loved it! My aunt just emailed me and commented on how surprised she was that I snuck peas into a brownie recipe. I gave my family a sugary sweet treat, with veggies hidden inside thanks to the Sneaky Chef! And it only took a few minutes to put together. The Little Things Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00813856813922664383noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4058296740364376940.post-34679164830435217902013-11-30T14:14:00.000-05:002013-11-30T20:06:25.127-05:00Etsy Crafter Spotlight :: Charlene Sevier JewelryEtsy Crafter Spotlight :: In an effort to encourage folks to support small businesses, I will be highlighting various Etsy crafters on the Little Things Blog to introduce you to some of my favorite crafters on my favorite website. Of course, if you are on Etsy I always recommend stopping by the Cards by Katie shop to see all of my note cards!
Introducing :: Charlene Sevier
My The Little Things Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00813856813922664383noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4058296740364376940.post-21559296924625187052013-11-27T14:15:00.000-05:002013-12-04T14:16:18.282-05:00The Sneaky Chef is Coming to Cincy & NKY :: Review & Giveaway {CLOSED}
Missy Chase Lapine, more commonly known as the "Sneaky Chef" has been wowing families with her cookbooks for years, and now she is selling her veggie-loaded favorite foods at Remke Markets in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky! Missy is a mother of two and founder of "Sneaky Chef". She encourages families to serve their chidlren healthier meals by adding veggies to foods the family The Little Things Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00813856813922664383noreply@blogger.com33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4058296740364376940.post-43179710001289328652013-11-26T21:37:00.000-05:002013-11-26T21:37:22.096-05:00The Grinch at the Aronoff CenterEveryone's favorite Grinch will be stopping by the Aronoff Center in Cincinnati this week
for a limited engagment of the show Dr.
Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical. We're kicking off our holiday season with dinner and a show downtown tomorrow night, I'm counting on it being a very special evening! I don't know who is more excited, me or the kids...I've been singingThe Little Things Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00813856813922664383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4058296740364376940.post-44224154715228567732013-11-19T22:25:00.001-05:002013-11-19T22:38:12.275-05:00Holiday Toy Trains at the Behringer Crawford MuseumHenry and I went to see one of our favorite holiday attractions today, the Holiday Toy Trains at the Behringer Crawford Museum in Devou Park. While Henry likes watching the trains zoom around and pushing all the interactive buttons on the display, I always like to look for the interesting tidbits in this display...
There's the couple lounging in the hot tub in their front yard...
AndThe Little Things Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00813856813922664383noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4058296740364376940.post-36149870905710276092013-11-18T14:19:00.001-05:002013-11-18T15:43:47.391-05:00Retrofit Weight Loss Program :: Affiliate SponsorI would like to introduce my readers to my newest affiliate sponsor on the Little Things Blog: Retrofit Weight Loss Program. I haven't tried Retrofit yet, but am considering signing up in the near future, for now I'm busy "pinning" all of the great (HEALTHY!) recipes they have on their blog. What I love about Retrofit is that it seems like a genuine weight loss solution instead of a The Little Things Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00813856813922664383noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4058296740364376940.post-9572811032262257472013-11-18T08:54:00.000-05:002013-11-22T20:20:50.713-05:00The Children's Theatre presents "The Day Before Christmas" {GIVEAWAY}This GIVEAWAY has now ended! Congrats to Jenny W. who said: "We cut down a live tree each year. I know my kids will remember this tradition when they are older" You have 24 hours to email me at Katie(at)Cards-by-Katie(dot)com or another winner will be drawn. I hope to see some of you at this great holiday show! And to those who didn't win this time, stay tuned...I have a The Little Things Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00813856813922664383noreply@blogger.com35tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4058296740364376940.post-83689670836313628902013-11-16T16:25:00.002-05:002013-12-13T12:27:30.715-05:00Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky Holiday Gift Ideas
I have decided to try to do a better job of SHOPPING LOCAL for Christmas this year. Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky have so much to offer, why look anywhere else?!?! I've put together a list of ideas for local gifts to help encourage my readers to consider the small business owners, such as myself, this holiday season. I think I have a little bit of everything on this list, but The Little Things Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00813856813922664383noreply@blogger.com1