Author Archives: Tricia

Kroger – Scan, Bag, Go

Kroger – Scan, Bag, Go

Scan, Bag, Go I’m not going to lie…I did not think I would love this new way of shopping as much as I do. You truly Scan, Bag, Go. That’s it. I was a little nervous trying it out, but a Kroger employee caught me starting one of my shopping trips and gave me a

DIY Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake

DIY Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake

My neighbor always makes a large cookie cake for birthdays. They’ve been enjoyed over and over again by my kids as we have celebrated with her family for years. This year when I asked Henry what type of cake he wanted for his own birthday, he replied “THE COOKIE CAKE!!!” I assumed this would be

Teaching My Kids To Do Their Laundry

Teaching My Kids To Do Their Laundry

Never Ending Laundry Laundry is a never ending chore at our house as I am sure it is at a lot of houses with multiple kids. I am in the habit of doing all of the laundry because I am home more often. All three of my kids have been in charge of putting away

Condado Tacos

Condado Tacos

Location – The Banks Condado Tacos is located downtown Cincinnati at the Banks. It sits right across the street from the Reds stadium and the Hall of Fame Museum and right below the AC Marriott hotel. You can’t miss it. Especially on a warm day when the garage doors are open and the bright artwork

Thoughts on Elementary School Homework

Thoughts on Elementary School Homework

I recently wrote a letter to our Superintendent and school Principal due to a discussion on homework I had at a district parents meeting. I can’t stop thinking about homework and what a struggle it is for most kids. Not even because it’s too hard, but because there is too much of it. When I

Sugar n’ Spice: Breakfast n’ Lunch

Sugar n’ Spice: Breakfast n’ Lunch

My dad was visiting for Easter last week. During the visit he asked if I had heard of a restaurant called Sugar n’ Spice in Paddock Hills. He had read about it somewhere and added it to his list of Cincinnati Still-To-Do items. Having gone to Xavier University, I had definitely heard of the hidden

My Favorite Books from 2017

My Favorite Books from 2017

 I Love Reading It’s no surprise I love to read. Search the words “book” or “read” on my blog and you’ll find a number of posts about what we are reading – whether it’s me, the kids, or the whole family. I am often asked by others what I am reading or what my favorite

Yes, I Still Wildtree

Yes, I Still Wildtree

Sometimes food ideas come and go as a fad – different ways to be healthy, different products, etc. But I’m happy to say that almost 5 years ago I started using Wildtree and I still do today. It’s become a normal item in my pantry and has replaced so many other items that are not

Our Love of Broadway

Our Love of Broadway

It’s no secret I’m a little Hamilton-obsessed and it was a dream come true when I went to Chicago with Andy last fall to finally see it! An older gentleman in the theater was sitting right in front of us. We chatted and he wanted to give me some advice on the show, “I hear

The Kids’ Bathroom Remodel

The Kids’ Bathroom Remodel

Home Remodeling Those of you who have known me for awhile know that I won the remodeling battle a few years ago when we decided to remodel our kitchen before our upstairs bathrooms. Our house is “older” – built in the 1980s and it was time for some all-around updates and improvements – due to

Matt the Miller’s Restaurant

Matt the Miller’s Restaurant

Suddenly everyone is talking about Matt the Miller’s Tavern and for good reason. I’ve had the chance to meet a friend there for lunch and then return with Andy, his parents and the kids. Both experiences were fantastic and the food was very yummy. We currently have two locations in the Cincinnati area. If you