A Camp for Every Budget

Camp is a life-changing experience, and one that’s possible for every child at almost any budget. “While prices vary from camp to camp, 93 percent of ACA-accredited camps provide some form of scholarship assistance,” says Tom Rosenberg, president and CEO of American Camp Association.     While searching for the best camp for your child,…

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Healthy Halloween

I’m not a huge fan of Halloween. In fact, I don’t even really like it at all. There. I said it.       For one thing, I have seven kids and Halloween costumes are expensive! Gone are the days of cutting holes into white sheets or penciling whiskers onto your face. Now my children…

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Lucas Bros Fall Fest

Lucas Bros Fall Fest family-friendly fall festival returns now through October 31st, every Saturday and Sunday. Enjoy a hayride through our woods, a corn maze, a pick your own pumpkin patch and more.         Set in a picturesque working farm in Sugarcreek Township, Lucas Brothers Farms is a quick drive from Centerville, Kettering,…

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The Empty Nest

It happened quickly and caught me off guard. I heard a peck, peck, peck at the back window. The tapping sound made it impossible to enjoy a nap, so I looked over to see what was happening. A bird had somehow torn through our window screen and was working hard to build a nest inside…

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