Every year I get my Thanksgiving turkey from Tewes Farm in Earlanger, Kentucky. I go back every year because their turkeys taste the best! We emailed Tewes for some insider info about their turkeys. Why get a turkey from Tewes instead of the grocery store? “You’ll know where your turkey was raised, you’ll see them outside so you know they don’t live in cages.” Tewes told us. “They don’t have hormones and they are larger, so more mean and less bones. They are fresh and juicy unlike frozen and thawed turkeys.” The farm is run by a local family and has... [more...]

Some great trivia! 1835 First bag of air mail lifted by a hot air balloon 1853 First practical steam fire engine First city to establish a municipal fire department and fireman’s pole 1869 First all-professional team in baseball history…The Cincinnati Red Stockings 1869 First city to establish a weather bureau 1870 First city in the US to establish a municipal university, University of Cincinnati 1880 First and only city to build and own a major road Late 1800′s Cincinnati was the first city to establish a Multiple Listing Service to sell Real Estate 1902 First concrete skyscraper... [more...]

I am excited to announce that the AmyBSells Team is now associated with Keller Williams Advisors Realty. What does this mean to my loyal clients and customers? Well, nothing really changes for you, except that we hope to provide an even better experience for you when you buy or sell a home. Why the move? Keller Williams is a company that emphasizes education and training, which will allow me and my team to continually sharpen our skills and improve techniques. Training happens weekly in state-of-the-art training room in the local office, as well as virtually through webinars, online conferences... [more...]

The Ohio Schools Report Card came out on Tuesday, and schools in the area are rated, for the most part, good. Cincinnati Public retained it’s mid-level ‘continuous improvement’ status for the fifth straight year, although there were some dips in the ratings from last year. (The school system had seen gains last year from previous years.) CPS met six out of 30 indicators, down from nine last year. Each indicator measures a grade’s passing rate on different subjects. The test scores are the only basis for these ratings. These scores are based on tests given to students last year... [more...]

Now that summer’s in full swing and you’re enjoying weekend cook-outs, it’s important to remember to keep your home safe from your grill. Here’s some tips to avoid fires and other dangers this summer and into the fall. Positioning the Grill Position your grill a minimum of five feet away from the house and any flammable objects in your yard. Make sure your grill is stable and on level ground, so there is no risk of it toppling over. Grills or stoves should be situated far enough from the windows and doors so that smoke from cooking will not waft inside. Burning charcoal... [more...]

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We borrowed this interesting info from the zoo. Check out their original, printable sheetat  Read More →

Have you heard of the 3/50 Project? Well, like a lot of small, grass-roots projects you maybe have not — yet. But an idea like this could really take off! Started by Cinda Baxter, The 3/50 Project hopes to save  Read More →

Cincy’s Bacchanalian Society “ensures that the finer things in life are enjoyed without pretense and always in the company of good friends.” Named for Bacchus, the Roman deity of wine and merriment, this group for young professionals embraces not only the power of wine but its social benefits. But it’s not just a group for sipping and socializing. The Society helps charities organize and conduct wine tastings every quarter. So, with only four events a year, each one is a big event. The Bacchanalian Society is a volunteer-driven nonprofit organization that is led by a dedicated team of... [more...]

One of our biggest local events is taking place this weekend — The Flying Pig Marathon. Whether you’re participating in the full marathon, half marathon, relay, or just a spectator, it’s an amazing weekend for the city! This year the race is being sponsored “powered by P&G.” There will also be a special guest: Ali Vincent, the first female winner of NBC’s Biggest Loser, will be walking the half marathon with other participants. Other special racers include a group of recovering addicts from the City Gospel Mission — these individuals are building confidence and improving... [more...]

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