Whether you are new to the area or just looking for a new school for your child, Greater Cincinnati has a wide variety of education choices with many resources available to help you decide. We’ve provided some links below to get you started! Cincinnati Magazine’s Schools Guide 2011 is a fantastic source of easy to read details about nearly 400 schools in the Cincinnati area, including data from Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana.  The site requires you to join the “Cincinnati Magazine Insiders”, which is a free service that allows you to receive emails only for the topics you... [more...]

  When you’ve done everything to get your home ready to sell and it just isn’t moving, it’s time to think about your next move.  It’s important to know when to adjust the price, especially in declining markets and buyers’ markets. In his Real Estate Blog, LeRoy Houser provides some clues that it’s time to drop your listing price. The house has not been shown in the first 2 weeks of the listing. When more than two potential buyers or realtors tell you or your realtor that the house is overpriced. The property has been shown four times without an offer. You... [more...]

Welcome to Green Tip Tuesday! Each Tuesday, we’ll give you one tip (big or small) to help you be a little greener in Cincinnati. Many holiday gifts require batteries, and this is an easy opportunity to go green and save a little green too!  Using rechargeable batteries has less impact on the environment than disposable/alkaline batteries.  Rechargeable batteries can be recharged up to 1,000 times which reduces the need for repeated manufacturing, transporting and packaging for sale.  Though rechargeable batteries have a higher initial cost (you also have to purchase the charger), the average... [more...]

Welcome to Green Tip Tuesday! Each Tuesday, we’ll give you one tip (big or small) to help you be a little greener in Cincinnati. Looking for Green holiday gifts?  Check out Park + Vine, located at 1202 Main Street, downtown Cincinnati.  Park + Vine offers a wide variety of eco-friendly merchandise that minimizes the use of natural resources and animal byproducts. Products include reusable bottles, bags and food carriers, non-toxic cleaning and paint supplies, natural baby and parenting supplies, a growing selection of foodstuff, and lots more. http://www.parkandvine.com/ Check back each... [more...]

Welcome to Green Tip Tuesday! Each Tuesday, we’ll give you one tip (big or small) to help you be a little greener in Cincinnati.  So, be sure to check back each week for new ideas. To get us started, we called Duke Energy to find out about their free energy assessment.  Duke Energy’s Home Energy House Call Program helps qualified customers learn how to increase their energy efficiency and reduce their energy bill.  Once you’ve qualified and the appointment is set up, Duke Energy will send an energy specialist to your house to analyze your total home energy usage, check... [more...]

Everybody has them and nobody wants them. Overflowing drawers, a bedroom closet you’d be embarrassed for your mom to see, and the storage closet that explodes when you open the door. Whether you’re preparing your home for sale and need to clear some things out or you’re just doing a little spring (or fall) cleaning, we’ve got a list of local charities who would love to receive your clutter. I mean, treasures. Most of us have heard about the major organizations such as Vietnam Veterans of America, Salvation Army and St. Vincent de Paul. But, did you know you can schedule pick-ups online?... [more...]

It’s that time of year! Time to head to Kroger and purchase your ducks for the Freestore Foodbank Rubber Duck Regatta (presented by Dawn). Ducks are $5 and also available online. Buy 5 ducks and get one free ($25), 10 ducks and get 2 free ($50), or 20 ducks and get 4 free ($100). On Saturday, September 4 at 3 p.m. the ducks will be launched into the Ohio River from the Purple People Bridge. The event precedes the annual Cincinnati-Bell/WEBN fireworks display. The owner of the first duck to cross the finish line will win a 2012 Honda Civic Sedan LX from Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Honda... [more...]

Eating fresh, local produce is easier than ever with local Green B.E.A.N. Delivery. This is a healthy and convenient choice that also supports local farmers. You can sign up for several different levels of delivery, from different-sized bins, or a package that includes the option to add other groceries. Your produce bin will contain a variety of the best available produce of the season, including fruit and vegetables (or just fruit if you prefer), and will vary from week to week depending on the season. The minimum order is $35, and your order can arrive weekly or bi-weekly. You do not need to... [more...]

The first annual Greenarama home show is going on now in Columbia Tusculum. This unique show features townhomes with cool green features and hip city style. Tickets to Greenarama are $10, which include entrance to 7 display homes. An eighth home is also open, which is an unfinished home where visitors can learn about what goes into the green building process. These homes are located on a section of Strafer Street. Our friend Jo Potvin at Design to Market Staging has staged one of the homes. She says the home she staged “is a perfect example of new construction that delivers the feel of the... [more...]

When deciding between hardwood floors and carpet, it may be tough to determine which is right for your home. Both can be beautiful and cost-effective. But according to Lowe’s, homeowners also should consider other factors such as the room, traffic, durability and maintenance. Carpeting is generally less costly to install than hardwood floors, but may require more frequent maintenance such as vacuuming and professional cleaning. Carpets reduce noise better than hardwood floors and provide a cushion in case of slips and falls. In colder climates especially, carpets provide warmth while hardwood... [more...]

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