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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...

Halloween Fun Around the City

October 21, 2008

Halloween is such a fun time of year - kids in costumes, giant inflatable goblins and witches in yards - it's seems a shame that it only lasts one night. If you're like me, and like having some Halloween fun, here are a few upcoming Halloween events you might want to check out: Friday, October 17th: Stop by the Fort Thomas library in Fort Thomas, KY at 7:30 p.m. for their After-hours Ghost  Read more...

Shake up your Hood for Halloween

October 17, 2008

As a kid, I loved Halloween. It was enough candy to last me until my stocking came on Christmas morning. Now, as a parent, I do the traditional stuff dress up, walk around the neighborhood and beg for sweets (half of which I eat). I cant help but feel like I might be missing out on using Halloween to really mean something besides extra calories. One internal struggle I seem to always  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...

Great Books for Halloween

October 09, 2008

This year I volunteered to by the Head Room Mom for my son's first grade class. Part of that duty includes helping to organize and implement the class parties. Recently I've been searching for the perfect Halloween tale to read to the class and I've came up with a bunch of great choices. I thought I'd share some of them with you. Most of these I would imagine are available at your local library  Read more...

Finding the Perfect Costume

October 07, 2008

One of the hardest things about Halloween is finding the perfect costume. Every year I end up running around at the last minute searching for my son's costume of choice for the year. Lucky for me, even when the big stores like Target and Wal-Mart are sold out, there are plenty of places around Cincinnati to find great costumes. Here's a quick list of some great places to get you started in  Read more...

Finding the Perfect Costume

October 06, 2008

One of the hardest things about Halloween is finding the perfect costume. Every year I end up running around at the last minute searching for my son's costume of choice for the year. Lucky for me, even when the big stores like Target and Wal-Mart are sold out, there are plenty of places around Cincinnati to find great costumes. Here's a quick list of some great places to get you started in  Read more...

Fun Fall Activities for your Family

September 30, 2008

The temperatures are dropping and the leaves are staring to change to beautiful shades of orange and red. It can only mean one thing--- fall is here! It's time to pull out your favorite fleece jacket, throw on a pair of jeans and head out to explore some of the Cities' top, family-friendly fall activities. Here are five great places your family is sure to enjoy: McGlasson's Farm  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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