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 2009-11-19T15:58:39-05:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/holiday/entries/2009/11/19/when_do_you_put_up_your_christ.html With the weather in Ohio being exceptionally nice for this time of year lately, I know of more than a few people who’ve already put up (but not turned on) their Christmas lights and outdoor decorations. I often put mind... 15777203@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/holiday/ Decorating 2009-11-19T15:58:39-05:00 hmcnabb@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/holiday/entries/2009/11/19/999_lite_fm_now_playing_all_ch.html As of noon today, 99.9 Lite FM switched over to Christmas music 24/7 through at least the end of the year. In previous years the switch has happened the Friday before Thanksgiving, but this year it’s another day earlier (as... 15771703@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/holiday/ 2009-11-19T12:05:31-05:00 hmcnabb@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/holiday/entries/2009/11/11/its_beginning_to_look_a_lot_li.html Move over turkey. If you’ve been inside a store lately, you know that around southwest Ohio (and one would assume, around the country) it’s beginning to look, and sound and yes, even feel, a lot like Christmas. Stores seem to... 15668703@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/holiday/ Shopping & Gift Giving 2009-11-11T16:58:27-05:00 hmcnabb@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/holiday/entries/2009/11/06/ready_to_mail_holiday_cards_09.html 2009 Holiday stamps USPS.com It may only be November but the United States Postal Service is at the ready with this year’s holiday stamp designs. Featuring a reindeer, a snowman, a gingerbread man and a toy soldier (similar to the... 15595003@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/holiday/ 2009-11-06T17:08:35-05:00 hmcnabb@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/holiday/entries/2009/10/20/all_night_horror_marathon_a_fr.html For $20 you could be scared (or amused depending on your personality and tolerance for scares) for a whole night this weekend. On Saturday, Oct. 24 at 9 p.m. the 3rd annual Horror Marathon (“Horrorfest III”) kicks off at the... 15326003@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/holiday/ Halloween 2009-10-20T16:59:21-05:00 hmcnabb@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/holiday/entries/2009/10/19/gabriel_brothers_halloween_ite.html Gabriel Brothers stores have marked down their Halloween merchandise 30-50% off already. I checked out the selection at the Beavercreek store over the weekend and found some nice decorations (including signs, airblown inflatables, a standing witch and cauldron and more).... 15307003@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/holiday/ Halloween 2009-10-19T14:13:08-05:00 hmcnabb@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/holiday/entries/2009/10/06/what_are_you_going_to_be_for_h_1.html It’s a little over 3 weeks until Halloween. Have you decided what you’re going to dress up as (or what your kids will be)? If you’re making your own costume the time is now to get started on it. Better... 15120003@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/holiday/ Halloween 2009-10-06T12:45:59-05:00 hmcnabb@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/holiday/entries/2009/10/01/happy_october_are_you_ready_fo.html It’s the 1st of October and I’ve barely gotten started putting up my Halloween decorations. I’ve put up a few things inside, but absolutely nothing outside yet. In the last few days I’ve spotted a few decorated homes in the... 15036703@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/holiday/ Halloween 2009-10-01T09:54:05-05:00 hmcnabb@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/holiday/entries/2009/09/30/spooky_soaps_keep_things_clean.html 15023803@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/holiday/ Halloween 2009-09-30T13:29:24-05:00 hmcnabb@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/holiday/entries/2009/09/25/halloween_areas_finally_taking.html 14947503@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/holiday/ Halloween 2009-09-25T10:10:31-05:00 hmcnabb@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/holiday/entries/2009/09/12/kroger_gets_ready_to_scare_up.html The Kroger store in Fairborn has started to put out their Halloween merchandise for the season. In the center/seasonal aisle they’ve got Halloween candy, decorations, a few costume items and party favors as well as general fall items. I also... 14734003@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/holiday/ Halloween 2009-09-12T12:01:00-05:00 hmcnabb@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/holiday/entries/2009/09/11/lowes_halloween_selection_surp.html I have to admit, when I walked into the Beavercreek Lowes store on Thursday night, I was a little surprised by the amount of Halloween items they had on display. I expected a few big items (some inflatables, maybe some... 14733803@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/holiday/ Halloween 2009-09-11T15:25:40-05:00 hmcnabb@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/holiday/entries/2009/09/10/qvcs_halloween_spooktacular.html QVC recently aired a special on Spirit Halloween items, but if you missed it, don’t worry. They’ve got a whole section of their Web site devoted to their Halloween Spooktacular. Available items and collections include: kids and adult costumes, Spirit... 14698403@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/holiday/ Halloween 2009-09-10T08:00:00-05:00 hmcnabb@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/holiday/entries/2009/09/09/2nd_beavercreek_halloween_stor.html *UPDATE: As of Wednesday night, Halloween USA was open for business. The Halloween Express store in Beavercreek has opened for the season. As I noted recently, the Beavercreek store is once again located behind the Chili’s and next to Rex... 14693603@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/holiday/ Halloween 2009-09-09T10:44:41-05:00 hmcnabb@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/holiday/entries/2009/09/04/ready_to_get_scared_out_of_you.html It may seem a little early for haunted houses, but if you’re ready to scream, you can start getting scared tonight if you head to Middletown. Middletown’s Land of Illusion opens tonight at dark and features The Middletown Haunted Trail,... 14634503@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/holiday/ Halloween 2009-09-04T15:24:23-05:00 hmcnabb@coxohio.com