This Saturday is one of the most fun annual Fort Thomas events I can remember: The Fort Thomas Education Foundation dance. My first one was just two years ago, dressed like a flapper with a gangster husband, and I vowed to not miss another dance. The next year, I missed it… with good reason, though: […]
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Mama on a Budget: NKU Take a Kid to the Game
NKU Class 2035 I am a second-generation Northern Kentucky University (NKU) graduate. My mother graduated from NKU, as did my Aunt; I followed suit several years later and was followed by my sister a year after that. Now my husband is getting a Masters degree there. So, to say I would love for my children […]
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Mama on a Budget: Presidents Day
If you’re like me, you’ve been counting down the days until today; and now it’s here! It’s finally here! It’s… it’s… President’s Day? It’s not the most anticipated holiday, but hey, it’s a day off school, and work, and a birthday party for 43 of the most influential men in United States history. And also […]
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Mama on a Budget: Valentines Day Activities
While imprisoned for performing illegal weddings for soldiers, Valentinus fell in love with the jailer’s daughter and in his final love act, he passed a note to his lover during his execution that said “from you Valentine”. Valentinus was so devoted to his lover that he literally became a martyr and a Saint for her. […]
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NEW SPONSOR: Cases Golden Leaf Florist & Gifts
–> So, you know that florist that you always nearly crash in to when it is raining or snowing and you’re trying to stop at the bottom of Highland Avenue past the library as you get to Southgate but you can’t stop because your husband has not taken your car for new brake pads despite […]
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Mama on a Budget: GIVEAWAY Lollipops Family Concerts
Too often our Tri-State area is associated with our wildly successful professional football and baseball teams (there’s always next year, right?), our clean waterways (was that actually a fish… no no, just a boot), or our award-winning culinary creations (Applebee’s or O’Charley’s for dinner?). What we overlook amidst all the accolades is our unique culture, […]
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Mama on a Budget: Fort Thomas Moms Club
The decision to become a one income family and thus for me to officially become the “Mama on a Budget” was the best one I’ve ever made. I’ve been home with Knox for two years now. 697 days. 16,728 hours. One million, three thousand, six-hundred eighty minutes. Nearly half of which were spent in time […]
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Mama on a Budget- Weekend before Christmas
The sleigh is packed, the reindeer fed, your presents bought, waiting under your bed. School is out, for winter break, and just now you’ve realized your big mistake. Three straight weeks, of Christmas “cheer”, what will you do, with time so dear? I’ve got you covered, so do not fret, below is a guide, so […]
