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Local families celebrate favorite Christmas traditions
Today, there are many reasons to celebrate. As people throughout the region gather to spend this holiday with family, friends and loved ones, many carry on traditions celebrated for many generations before theirs. And in many cases, people are creating their own new, special traditions for Christmas Day celebrations or ...
5 ideas to help undo the holiday damage
Many people will indulge (or maybe even overindulge) and eat special feasts with their loved ones today and throughout the rest of holiday season. We asked Darlene Reid, senior health and wellness director of the Coffman Family YMCA in Springboro, a branch of the YMCA of Greater Dayton, to share ...
How did you keep your New Year’s resolution?
As New Year’s Day approaches, many people are thinking about their resolutions for 2013.Did you set a New Year’s resolution and stick to it in a recent year? If so, we are interested in featuring you in an upcoming story about how to set and more importantly how you were ...
10 ways to shop smart at after-Christmas sales
Several retail stores in our area will offer after-Christmas sales, giving you a chance to find big deals. Tami Banks Anderson of Union, the host and producer of “Just Me,” a local public access television show in which she shares her knowledge on a variety of topics including retail and ...
How did you keep your New Year’s resolution?
As New Year’s Day approaches, many people are thinking about their resolutions for 2013.Did you set a New Year’s resolution and stick to it in a recent year? If so, we are interested in featuring you in an upcoming story about how to set and stick with those resolutions.If you ...
How to be productive, stress-free this holiday season
As busy schedules and stress levels rise this holiday season, ACCO Brands Corp. in Kettering, a supplier of branded office and consumer products, print finishing solutions, and productivity and time management tools, offer these tips to help you cope and prioritize. “Home is where the heart is. And it’s also ...
Victoria Justice, Happy Together Tour concerts at Fraze announced
Two musical events will take place in the summer of 2013 at Fraze Pavilion in Kettering, according to an announcement this week. Victoria Justice, an actress, singer-songwriter and dancer who stars in the Nickelodeon TV series “Victorious,” will perform at 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 9, 2013, for the first time ...
What you should know about holiday heart problems‘Holiday Heart Syndrome,’ heart-related deaths common this time of year
During the holiday and winter season, experts say heart problems are on the rise.Doctors warn of a medical phenomenon this time of year that some call “Holiday Heart Syndrome.” In addition, heart-related deaths are more likely in the winter, according to a recent report from the American Heart Association.We asked ...
5 ways to decrease holiday stress
The holiday season can be a stressful time for many.Dr. Joya K. Sykes, a physician for Mercy Health - Mack Road Family Medicine in Fairfield, offers these tips you can use now through New Year’s Day to de-stress. “Know thy self. Know your limitations, and allow yourself to delegate overwhelming ...
3 simple handmade holiday gift ideas
You can save on gifts this holiday season by creating your own presents for family and friends. Lissa Lush, a local artisan and arts enthusiast from Centerville, offers these three simple craft ideas. Recycled refrigerator magnets Collect small magnets. These could be old promotional or calendar magnets businesses send you. ...
10 holiday gift ideas for everyone on your list
Shops throughout our region offer a variety of unique items that might be perfect presents for your loved ones. Here are 10 gift ideas you can give to 10 special people — or pets — in your life this holiday season. Let these ideas inspire you to find your own ...
10 entertainment-themed gift ideas this holiday season
Many people are looking for gifts for their loved ones this holiday season. Organizations throughout the region offer a variety of entertainment opportunities that may be the perfect present for your family members and friends. Here are 10 entertainment related gifts that offer the chance to have fun with family ...
10 local gift ideas for health and fitness enthusiasts
The holiday season is here, and many people are searching for gifts for family members and friends. Here is a sampling of 10 health and fitness related gift ideas you can find throughout our region to give to your loved ones. 1.YMCA: Membership Buy your family member or friend a ...
10 tips for finding safe toys this holiday season
The holiday season is here, and for many kids that means one thing: toys. Jessica Saunders, injury prevention coordinator and safety expert at Dayton Children’s Medical Center, presents her top 10 tips for finding safe toys, particularly for babies and toddlers. 1. Is the toy age-appropriate? It’s necessary to stick ...
Cedarville University grad to compete on ‘The Biggest Loser’
A Cedarville University graduate and former employee will be a contestant on Season 14 of NBC’s “The Biggest Loser.” Michael Dorsey, 34, from Baltimore, Md., graduated from Cedarville in 2000 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication, and after graduating, worked at the university for six years as the ...
8 ways to save on holiday travel
While AAA’s 2012 holiday forecast has not yet been released, according to Micki Dudas, regional travel sales manager of AAA Allied Group in Dayton, experts expect to see a continued trend of increased holiday travel this year. “Travel has been up every holiday this year, and we are hopeful it ...
Handmade gifts to be sold at area events
The modern handmade movement has reached a new high in the Dayton area, with three events planned for this holiday season. We offer a closer look at these area events at which you can support local vendors and buy handmade gifts for your family and friends. Handmade Holiday Dayton 2012 ...
Jump smart: bouncer-inflated injuries on the rise
A new study by researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital shows an increase in inflatable bouncer-related injuries among children. According to the study, from 1995 to 2010, there was a 15-fold increase in the amount of inflatable bouncer-related injuries ...
What you should know about the flu
About 5 to 20 percent of U.S. residents suffer from the seasonal flu each year, according to Flu.gov, a government website managed by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. In the United State, the flu season typically peaks in January or February, although flu activity may start as ...
Ways to save on winter heating costs: Local expert offers 5 strategies to help you spend less
There are many ways you can save money on your winter electric bill, experts say. U.S. households will use more heating fuel this winter than last winter, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That’s because temperatures are expected to be near normal this winter, while last winter experienced above ...
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