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 2010-02-08T12:33:54-05:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/holiday/entries/2010/02/08/budgetfriendly_valentine_dinin.html If you’re trying to stick to a tight budget this Valentine’s Day, several pizza places may have their hearts in the right place… on the pizza. Papa John’s, Cassano’s and Papa Murphy’s are all offering heart-shaped pizzas this year. Papa... 16601603@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/holiday/ Valentine's Day 2010-02-08T12:33:54-05:00 hmcnabb@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/holiday/entries/2010/01/29/free_cheap_valentine_crafts_at.html Looking for a way to get the kids (or yourself) in the Valentine frame of mind? Michaels has the answer. Tomorrow (Saturday, Jan. 30) they are offering a family event to make heart shaped frames from 10 a.m. to 1... 16516103@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/holiday/ Valentine's Day 2010-01-29T18:28:06-05:00 hmcnabb@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/holiday/entries/2010/01/21/whats_your_favorite_love_song.html With Valentine’s Day less than a month away and wedding season upon us, it’s time to ask… What’s your favorite love song? Is yours a classic that your parents might have loved as well, something a little more current or... 16428503@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/holiday/ Valentine's Day 2010-01-21T17:44:48-05:00 hmcnabb@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/holiday/entries/2009/12/29/time_to_stock_up_with_holiday.html Last December I gave a lengthy list of items that are good to buy once the holidays are over (now) and put away for the coming year. 50+% off is hard to beat on some nicer (but way overpriced items).... 16187403@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/holiday/ Shopping & Gift Giving 2009-12-29T16:03:54-05:00 hmcnabb@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/holiday/entries/2009/12/03/holiday_tv_specials_abound_thi.html The time for holiday TV specials is here (as long as they don’t get preempted anyway). Here’s a lineup of the specials that are coming up on ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX and ABC Family. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3 8 p.m. The... 15931803@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/holiday/ Holiday TV 2009-12-03T16:16:43-05:00 hmcnabb@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/holiday/entries/2009/12/03/santa_claus_is_coming_to_walma.html This weekend you can get a free photo with Santa at your local Walmart store. Saturday, Dec. 5 and Sunday, Dec. 6 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Santa will be ready and waiting for you (in past years I’ve found him... 15928303@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/holiday/ 2009-12-03T13:56:16-05:00 hmcnabb@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/holiday/entries/2009/11/30/get_a_free_phone_call_from_san.html Santa really does exist. Just ask Cincinnati Bell. This year they are offering free phone calls from Santa for good little girls and boys in the 937, 513, 812 and 859 area codes. No calls for children on the naughty... 15878903@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/holiday/ 2009-11-30T11:43:36-05:00 hmcnabb@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/holiday/entries/2009/11/26/happy_thanksgiving_1.html Happy Thanksgiving to you all. I hope your day is filled with your favorite foods, happy memories and your favorite people. As usual on Thanksgiving, we stop to consider what we’re thankful for. I am most thankful that in this... 15852603@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/holiday/ 2009-11-26T08:15:00-05:00 hmcnabb@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/holiday/entries/2009/11/25/black_friday_survival_guide.html Black Friday is almost upon us. Just a little over 24 hours remain until the doors open and the madness begins. But before you head out, check out these survival tips and give our Deals blogger Jill Kelley’s tips and... 15852303@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/holiday/ Shopping & Gift Giving 2009-11-25T18:21:11-05:00 hmcnabb@coxohio.com 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