CANstruction is an international community service project of the design and construction industry…read moreto benefit community food banks. Every March, architects, engineers, designers and contractors compete to design and build fantastic giant-sized structures made entirely out of canned foods. Teams of five people gather at five different locations around Cincinnati to build 10'x10'x10' sculptures in five hours. Following the construction, the exhibits stay up for three weeks for public viewing. Cincinnati consistently places at the top of America's best designs. In April, the sculptures are dismantled and donated to Freestore Foodbank. In 2012, CANstruction raised 55,000 lbs of food which equals over 40,000 meals for families in need. Since it's conception 15 years ago, over 500,000 lbs have been donated. Themed sculptures have included: - Pacman - Stormtrooper - Mr. Potato Head losing body parts - Kool-aid Man busting through a wall - A giant baseball glove - A giant bra - Rubix cube - a full-sized kitchen - Arc de Triumph - an Angry Birds scene ... and many more! The main venue for the sculptures is the Weston Art Gallery at the Aronoff, with other exhibits at Downtown Library, Downtown Macy's, and the Scripps Center on Walnut Street. Cost: FREE

It's inside an office building which was a little odd. However the staff is super friendly and…read morewelcoming. The atmosphere is calm and inviting. The prices and selection are great. Definitely our new go to "fidget" and sensory store.

My boyfriend and I recently bought a house that had a bunch of old books in it that we didn't want…read moreto throw away. Greg with Text On Paper was great to work with because he made the process so simple. All we had to do was call to let him know when we were available and he showed up at our doorstep to pick up the books. It saved us a trip to a donation center and we both felt better knowing the books will find a new home somewhere. 10/10 would recommend!

Very good experience when using this business. Prompt…read moreresponse and pickup. I would recommend this company,

Blue Manatee Literacy Project is one of my favorite places in Cincinnati. They have such a great…read moreassortment of gifts and books for every age, and are constantly getting new things! Their mission is what really makes them stand out in the community though! Every book you purchase, whether child, adult, in person or online, they donate a book to a school in need! I love knowing that by expanding my daughter's library we are also helping out kids right here in Cincinnati who may not have access to new books without programs like BMLP.

Unfortunately I have not been able to take my kids in-person to visit yet. Looking forward to…read morethings going back to normal and getting to experience the store in-person. I ordered some Christmas gifts online and they were a great price and shipped quickly. I had accidentally checked local delivery instead of shipping. An employee called me and changed to shipping and didn't charge me shipping prices even after I offered to pay. Very lovely employees.

Large selection and great prices. Multiple rooms for kids to explore - my kids feel like this…read moreplace is an indoor play place with all the stuff to look at and explore. We found lots of items not seen at other local places. There is a small climbing wall and other fun areas for kids.

This place and the owners are amazing!! You can order custom weighted blankets here that are very…read morereasonably priced, and the owners are so helpful and knowledgeable. They set up a sensory room at the Montgomery Elementary Carnival Night, that was pretty awesome!

So cozy plave with great collection of toys and comics…read more Seller is so nice and helpful! Place support local artists, what really unpriceble!

Quintessential Cincinnati without a heap of finely shredded cheese -- Rookwood Pottery. I focus…read moreon its workshop/storefront in OTR where the public can take tours, shop, and participate in hands-on workshops, but you can read about its long history online or in any number of books. At this point, I've participated in two workshops, guided by a Rookwood artisan, where I've glazed or "tubed" a Rookwood tile with authentic Rookwood glazes/colors. $125 for the experience and a personalised Rookwood tile. See photo of the results of my last workshop...I look forward to the next one! Sign up online. Enjoy. Bring home a piece of Cincinnati history.

I received a gift certificate for a Rookwood factory tour for Father's Day and took advantage of it…read moretoday. Located in Cincinnati OTR district and one block off of historic Findley Market, this place is a gem. Wonderful tour followed by a 10% retail shop discount (which I took advantage of) as well as a space for a publicly available art workshop where you can get more amerced in the Rookwood process. Super cool and I would recommend to anyone who has an interest in local history, art, or art creation.

Great Christian bookstore with many choices of gifts and books. I was on vacay in the area and…read morealways try to find a Christian retailer in any area I visit. This one was nicely laid out, even though they have tight spaces. Easy to shop in. This is a stand alone house, where you enter the store thru the back/side parking lot. The owner/manager is easy to talk to and we shared many stories. Definitely worth the trip for that perfect gift.

I came to Inner Blessings Christian Books and Gifts on Christmas Eve. I was tasked with finding a…read morebereavement gift for someone who recently lost their son. The store is on the corner of Harrison Avenue and Washington Street. Auto Zone is on the same corner. You turn on to Washington and the parking lot is right behind the store. There's an entrance from the parking lot into the store. When you walk in, it's very quaint. It looks small but deceiving. As you go throughout the building, which is house, it opens up into multiple rooms with a lot of Christian based based items. The items that they have are beautiful and reasonably priced. I was asked several times if I needed help. The staff were friendly and attentive, but, not overly so. I found exactly what I was looking for. So if you ever need a Christian based item or gift, Inner Blessings Christian Books and Gifis it the place to go. The store is also having a 50% off sale the day after Christmas on all of their Christmas items. So happy shopping!