http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/holiday/ Tricks and Treats is a festive look at seasonal and holiday decorating, shopping and more. We will fill you in on fun and new decorations, holiday shopping, delightful foods, planning great parties and more. en-us hmcnabb@coxohio.com 2009-07-01T14:48:28-05:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/holiday/entries/2009/07/01/send_4th_of_july_ecards_from_h.html Preview of one of the cards (from Hallmark.com) No. Really. This isn’t spam. Hallmark has a variety of Free e-cards to send for the 4th of July. Some are interactive (light the fuse to set of fireworks, etc.), some allow... 13647203@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/holiday/ 2009-07-01T14:48:28-05:00 hmcnabb@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/holiday/entries/2009/06/29/celebrate_the_4th_of_july_in_s.html Independence Day arrives this weekend and we’re in luck since it falls on a Saturday. That means we can celebrate all weekend! If you’re looking for ways to celebrate, we’ve got you covered. Our 4th of July guide has the... 13601803@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/holiday/ 2009-06-29T13:30:25-05:00 hmcnabb@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/holiday/entries/2009/06/10/red_white_and_blue_as_far_as_t.html Buckets, stickers, flags and more at Target I stopped at the Beavercreek Target store on Tuesday and while I was there I spotted a large variety of Fourth of July/patriotic items available for $1 each (some were $2.50). Among the... 13313403@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/holiday/ Shopping & Gift Giving 2009-06-10T17:36:48-05:00 hmcnabb@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/holiday/entries/2009/05/08/answer_flowers_question_what_t.html Send mom some love If your mom already has everything she needs and wants (and tells you so when you ask her what she wants for any special occasion), there is one option that is timeless and works for almost... 12677603@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/holiday/ Shopping & Gift Giving 2009-05-08T09:28:01-05:00 hmcnabb@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/holiday/entries/2009/05/04/15_off_at_flower_factory_makes.html If you’re looking to give mom something a little more suited to her likes, why not put together a gift basket with her favorite things? You could fill it with a variety of her favorites or go with a theme... 12583003@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/holiday/ Shopping & Gift Giving 2009-05-04T11:08:08-05:00 hmcnabb@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/holiday/entries/2009/05/01/take_mom_for_a_spin_on_the_riv.html Your mom shouldn’t have to cook on her day. So don’t even think about making her (dads I’m looking at you here if the kids are too little to cook or pay). Here’s a look from Mark Fisher at the... 12544203@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/holiday/ 2009-05-01T13:33:47-05:00 hmcnabb@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/holiday/entries/2009/04/28/mom_will_be_charmed_with_a_shi.html Things Remembered has recently released a new line of charms and charm bracelets, perfect for moms of all kinds. They have an exclusive “Mother’s Day Charm Bracelet” with 3 pre-picked charms if you’re in a hurry for $70. All you... 12441203@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/holiday/ Shopping & Gift Giving 2009-04-28T08:00:00-05:00 hmcnabb@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/holiday/entries/2009/04/27/free_mothers_day_gifts_at_mich.html Starting on Saturday, May 2 at 10 a.m. Michaels craft stores will kick off their week of Mother’s Day events. Every day of the week through Mother’s Day (which is Sunday, May 10) the stores will feature workshops (select hours)... 12434903@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/holiday/ Shopping & Gift Giving 2009-04-27T14:01:59-05:00 hmcnabb@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/holiday/entries/2009/04/06/easter_bunny_trauma.html Warning: This one’s not for the kids who still believe. Is it just me or are the mall Easter Bunnies looking worse and worse these days? Sometimes I see one that’s reasonably adorable (though still looking nothing like a bunny)... 12038803@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/holiday/ 2009-04-06T18:24:51-05:00 hmcnabb@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/holiday/entries/2009/03/10/st_patricks_day_items_30_off_a.html Time for the wearing o’ the green. Starting Thursday (March, 12) and running through March 22, all St. Patrick’s Day items are 30% off at Flower Factory. From the looks of the ad I received today, they have everything from... 11454703@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/holiday/ 2009-03-10T18:12:44-05:00 hmcnabb@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/holiday/entries/2009/02/14/happy_valentines_day_1.html Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone! I wish you all a wonderful day! And if you aren’t celebrating today (or if it’s Single Awareness Day for you) I wish you a happy Saturday. Still need celebrating help? Check out our Valentine’s Day... 10852903@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/holiday/ Valentine's Day 2009-02-14T00:00:01-05:00 hmcnabb@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/holiday/entries/2009/02/13/single_awareness_day_again_alr.html For some, Valentine’s Day is a day to spend extra time with your significant other and express just how much you love one another (either by your activities or the gifts and fancy(er) meals or all of the above). For... 10851103@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/holiday/ Valentine's Day 2009-02-13T14:30:33-05:00 hmcnabb@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/holiday/entries/2009/02/11/only_a_few_more_days_until_val.html Just a few days remain until Valentine’s Day (For those living under a rock, it’s Saturday this year!). Have you purchased or made your gifts and Valentine’s for that special someone or someones in your life? Have you made your... 10782003@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/holiday/ Valentine's Day 2009-02-11T15:46:39-05:00 hmcnabb@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/holiday/entries/2009/02/10/charlie_brown_valentine_specia.html Starting at 8 p.m. EST tonight, Tues., Feb. 10, on ABC, catch two Charlie Brown Valentine’s Day specials. First up is “Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown” followed by “A Charlie Brown Valentine” at 8:30 p.m. Ahh, nothing like the young... 10754103@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/holiday/ Valentine's Day 2009-02-10T17:57:57-05:00 hmcnabb@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/holiday/entries/2009/02/06/music_to_soothe_your_broken_or.html Did you just fall in love? Have you recently dumped or been dumped? Is your love story a tale as old as time or is everything still coming up roses for you and your love? No matter the situation, your... 10666303@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/holiday/ Valentine's Day 2009-02-06T14:39:10-05:00 hmcnabb@coxohio.com