There are several adventures around the Tri-State that will get your heart racing. I’m highlighting extreme adventures that you can try from each state that equal the thrill seekers trifecta of fun.
5 Reasons to Give the Gift of Adventure
Looking for a gift that keeps on giving?
Why don’t you give someone the gift of adventure instead?
Here are a few reasons why you should consider giving an experience gift instead of a physical one.
Share An Adventure – Bucket List Adventures in Oahu and Kauai
I met Tirzah and her husband Troy in college and thanks to Facebook, I’ve been able to keep up with their adventures since then. I love their passion for adventure and connecting with nature.
Troy is a photographer and his incredible images create instant wanderlust. Tirzah has an adventurous spirit and a heart of gold. After viewing pictures of their trip to Hawaii, I invited them to share about their bucket list adventures during their visit to the islands of Oahu and Kauai.
25 Holiday Bucket List Ideas ~ Free Printables
Create Your Own Summer Bucket List – Free Printables
Do you ever notice how easy it is to think of a list of things you want to do over the summer …….and then……. how quickly summer flies by before you’ve crossed everything off your list? [Read more…]
Tips for creating your #BestSummer
Holiday Events in Cincinnati for 2014
The Greater Cincinnati area has so much to offer during the holiday season. I’ve created a list of fun events and attractions to add to your list.
Special Upcoming Events not to miss!
Ongoing Events
“A Christmas Carol” at Playhouse in the Park (Nov 26- Dec 28)
Ice Skate at Fountain Square (Nov 21-Feb 15)
PNC Festival of Lights at the Cincinnati Zoo (Nov 22- Jan 3)
Holiday in Lights (Nov 21-Dec 31)
Holiday Lights on the Hill (Nov 21- Jan 4)
The Nutcracker by the Cincinnati Ballet (Dec. 19-27)
Macy’s Downtown Dazzle (Nov. 29, Dec. 6 & 13)
FREE Weekend Carriage Rides ( – Dec 14)
Krohn Holiday Show: Magic and Mistletoe (Nov. 15-Jan 4)
Antique Christmas at the Taft Museum of Art (Nov. 7- Jan 4)
Scuba Santa at Newport Aquarium (Nov 28- Jan1)
Beach Mountain snow tubing (Begins Nov 21)
Holiday Junction at the Cincinnati Museum Center (Nov 7- Jan 4)
Holiday Toy Trains at The Behringer- Crawford Museum (Nov 15 -Jan 18)
Christmastown at the Creation Museum (all Fridays and Saturdays in December)
Christmas Ranch (Nov 28-Dec 31)
Perfect North Slopes tubing and snow skiing
November
Nov. 14-16 Greater Cincinnati Holiday Market
Nov. 21 US Bank Ice Rink at Fountain Square opens
Nov. 22 Balluminaria 2014 at Eden Park 4-6 pm (Cancelled due to weather)
Nov.26- 30 A Christmas Carol at Playhouse in the Park
Nov. 28- 30 Cincideutsch Christkindlmarkt (11-9pm)
Nov. 29 Macy’s Light up the Square (6-9)
Nov.29 Macy’s Downtown Dazzle
December
Dec. 1-28 A Christmas Carol at Playhouse in the Park
Dec 2-7 Elf – The Broadway Musical
Dec 5,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,18, 19, 20,21,22 “Awaited” A Christmas Show at Crossroads (free)
Dec. 5-6 Redsfest
Dec 5-6 Christmas Saengerfest
Dec 5,6,11,12 13th Annual Victorian Holiday Village
Dec 11,12 Old Kentucky Christmas (free)
Dec 12 Light up OTR (free)
Dec 13,14 Old Kentucky Christmas (free)
Dec. 13 Macy’s Downtown Dazzle (free)
Dec 14 Antique Christmas at the Taft Museum of Art (Free on Sundays)
Dec 20 An Acoustic Christmas with Over the Rhine at the Taft Theatre
All events were accurate at the time of this posting but make sure that you double check with the event source before the event in case there are any changes or cancellations. Click the link for the event’s website.
Interview with the Geeky Explorers
I discovered Geeky Explorers because of their amazing pictures on instagram. Their profile also mentioned their blog website which intrigued me even more because they sold everything to travel by RV across the country. I immediately knew that I wanted to interview them for the blog. Tricia and Keith graciously agreed to meet me at Coffee Emporium before they started the next leg of their journey. They were fascinating in person too. I always admire people who take the leap of faith to live their dreams.
Chick-fil-A Healthier Menu Items
Swimsuit season is just around the corner and all of this extended winter weather has affected my waistline. Especially, because I need to eat healthier. Time to start working on a healthier lifestyle and Chick-fil-A has some ways to help.
Chick-fil-A has a nutritional guide available online or in stores to help guide you in your meal selection process.
You can eat healthy AND still enjoy the taste of your food!
Did you know that Chick-fil-A has grilled chicken menu options?
Make sure you check out the new Chick-fil-A Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Grilled Chicken Club Sandwich, Nuggets, Improved Grilled Chicken Cool Wrap and Grilled Market Salad – much improved flavor.
Chick-fil-A Smoothies are less than 300 calories and you can add a cup of spinach or carrot to them!
I don’t love veggies and I added spinach to my pineapple mango smoothie and couldn’t taste the difference.
* The Peach Milkshake will make it’s debut on April 14th.
Don’t forget to try their catering menu for your next event or meeting.
In February, I created two recipes using Chick-fil-A catering menu items. (Buffalo Chicken Wrap and Homemade Ice cream sandwiches) The process was really easy. I just ordered my items off of the menu and set up a time to pick them up. Chick-fil-A also offers delivery service as well.
The other Chick-fil-A ambassadors also made some great recipes.
“Optimistic Mommy” made a Chicken Salad wrap using Chick-fil-A Chicken Salad & Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup using Chick-fil-A nuggets.
“A Bird and a Bean” made Chicken Parmesan Skewers with Balsamic Mozzarella Fondue & Dark Chocolate & Carmel Fondue using Chick-fil-A catering foods.
“Simply Sherryl” made Chicken Fajita Bites using Chick-fil-A nuggets & Dream Pie Bites using Chick-fil-A cookies
“It’s Free at Last” made Chicken Breakfast Casserole Recipe using Chick-fil- A nuggets and a Tasty Fresh Fruit Pizza.
Make sure you join the text club to stay up to date on upcoming events and deals.
You can get more information from the Chick-fil-A website.
You can also connect with Chick-fil-A Houston Rd on twitter, pinterest, instagram and facebook.
Chick-fil-A is located at 4980 Houston Rd, Florence, KY 41042.
Disclosure: I am a Brand Ambassador for Chick-fil-A Houston Road and I am receiving compensation for my post however all opinions are 100% my own.
KungFood Chu’s AmerAsia in Covington
AmerAsia was added to my food bucket list after a few suggestions from several of my foodie friends who are bloggers. Cincy Whimsy told me that it was one of her favs and she has a great track record for recommendations.