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"All-Hallow"ed Out?

October 30, 2008

Halloween will be here - tomorrow! So, how are you feeling? Are you tired of it yet? Excited for the kickoff to the holiday season? I literally saw a Halloween display on the 5 th of July, and no, I'm not kidding! Nonetheless, I like Halloween. It ushers in the pinnacle of fall, launching the holiday season full of nostalgia and sentimentality. Shopping, presents, family gatherings...  Read more...

Trick or Treating Hot Spots

October 28, 2008

When I was a child my friends and I couldn't wait for Halloween. We'd have so much fun wandering the streets of my hometown, going from door to door collecting candy bars and other tasty treats. When I was older we moved to Cincinnati I was introduced to a whole new world. The concept of trick-or-treating somewhere other than my neighborhood was completely foreign to me. I'd never had the  Read more...

Cincinnati Zoo helps you go Green for Halloween!

October 24, 2008

Lately I've really been trying to find ways to incorporate more " green " habits in to my family's life. With Halloween around the corner, the holiday was no acceptation. Knowing this, a friend of mine emailed me a link to the Cincinnati Zoo's Web site where they have some great tips for being " green " at Halloween. The tips are all pretty easy to implement. Here are a few of  Read more...

"The History of Halloween" OR Should your kids Celebrate Halloween at School?

October 15, 2008

Being a preschool and elementary school teacher often begs the question: Will there be a Halloween party at school? People are surprisingly on one side or the other of this issue. It always makes me wonder about the origins of Halloween and why people perceive it to be evil, or just plain fun. In doing some research, I learned a lot that helps clarify my position on Halloween parties at  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in cincinnati

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Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

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Do, Re, Mi! Places to Hear, Sing & Play a Tune

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Artistic Endeavors:
Our Favorite Art Venues

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Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors

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Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun

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A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

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The Most Fun in Life Is Free!

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The Best of... Our Top Can't-Live-Without Spots

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