Aside from feeling like a total badass who hangs out in warehouses, wandering the treasure trove that is Cincinnati ReUse Center can also serve as the ultimate DIY inspiration. The Cincinnati ReUse Center sells an impressive assortment of new and used building materials, like kitchen and bathroom cabinets, sinks, appliances and furnaces. Whatever you need, they’ve got it. Most impressive, though, is their room of paint and stains from quality brands at insanely good prices — perfect for a cheap upgrade to your cabinets. reusecenters.org.
Boys, keep out! Explorer Chick has women-only tours all over the world, but they call Cincinnati their home. With trips ranging from backpacking in the Grand Canyon to glamping in Belize, the tours focus on exploring new places and getting your heart and blood pumping for adventure. The website makes it easy to book — sort tours by where you want to go and what kind of experience you want to have. Up for hiking? Rappelling? Surfing? All three? Click on those options and see where Explorer Chick can take you. And if none of your gal pals can go with you, don’t worry; it’s super-easy to bond with and befriend the other badass ladies on your trip. explorerchick.com.