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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Northern Kentucky Restaurant Association- Mardi Gras
Vito’s Café holds a dear place in my heart; my husband worked there throughout college. We held our wedding rehearsal dinner there. And while we don’t go as often as we should or as often as the food deserves, each time we do it is an enjoyable and memorable experience. I would imagine most of […]
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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 […]
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Mama on a Budget: Krohn Conservatory Holiday Show
Krohn Conservatory Holiday Show
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Mama on a Budget: Fort Thomas Holiday Walk/Hop
Ah, holiday happenings in Fort Thomas. You know, the perfect time of year for hot chocolate, snuggling up by a crackling fire place, and taking a mile long walk outdoors with children in tow (one of these things is not like the other… one of these things just doesn’t belong). That’s right, it is time […]