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Disney on Ice is coming back to Dayton, and we want you to join us there!

Jenny and I are excited to be taking our kids to the show once again. This year’s show is called Treasure Trove, and it features Tiana, Cinderella, Rapunzel and Flynn, Jasmine, Ariel, Peter Pan, Simba, Alice and more! To learn more about the show, visit their Facebook page and follow them on Twitter.

Disney on Ice will be in Dayton at the Nutter Center starting Wednesday, October 21 through Sunday, October 25We are giving away a four pack of tickets for the opening night show! To enter, leave a comment on this post telling us your child’s favorite Disney character. We’ll choose a winner randomly on 10/10/15. Good luck!

It’s almost time for Halloween, and Jenny and I are excited for the 11th annual Halloween Party for Second/Sixth Cousins!

We want you to get into the spirit (see how I did that?) as well, and we’re excited to partner with Meijer on this giveaway!

Meijer has everything you need for the Halloween season – decorations, costumes, baking items, candy, and more. They were kind enough to send me a few of their Halloween items to check out, and now our house is ready for cousins – and trick-or-treaters – to descend.

The kids and I had fun decorating the house, and I particularly loved the vinyl stickers on the front door. They’re removable and reusable, so I’ll keep them for next year as well!

So, back to the giveaway… Meijer will send our winner a gift basket that includes candy, Halloween plates and cups, a bag of cobwebs, Wilton cupcake papers, and a party centerpiece.

To enter, leave a comment and tell us what you and/or your kids are going to be this Halloween! The contest ends on October 19. Good luck!

A couple of years ago Emily took my kids to Disney on Ice – I can’t remember why I didn’t go! Was Jonah sick, Em? I just can’t remember. ANYWAY, last year we didn’t go for some reason and Sophie found out about it from friends at school and she was DEVASTATED that we didn’t go. So, this year, I decided I better not mess this one up! Because the Disney on Ice Princesses and Heroes presented by Stonyfield YoKids Organic Yogurt  show that will be at the Nutter Center in Dayton starting October 22 is gonna feature these two superstars:

That’s right: The gals from Frozen are gonna be in the HOUSE! Sophie is gonna freak out!

But before we all freak out, let me tell you some important details so you can get your family to the show!

Show times are Wednesday, Oct. 22, Thursday, Oct. 23 and Friday, Oct. 24, 7 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 25, 1 and 5 p.m.; and Sunday, Oct. 26, 1 and 5 p.m.  Tickets are $13-56 and available at Wright State University’s Nutter Center box office, online at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 1.800.745.3000.

Ok, so you can BUY tickets – whee! But you can also WIN them from us (more details at the end)! And an even better way to get tickets? The BEST way, in my opinion? Head to the Dayton Mall THIS SATURDAY September 27th from 10am-12pm. (Go to the center court, near Macy’s, specifically!!) Donate a NEW pair of winter mittens or gloves or a winter hat to Hannah’s Treasure Chest, and you will get a ticket voucher for opening night – Wednesday, October 22! Limit of TWO vouchers per family. How great is that? Hannah’s Treasure Chest is an awesome non-profit in our area that works with social service workers, family advocates and school counselors to provide clothing, furniture, baby equipment and other items to children in need. I happen to know the executive director and she’s good people! AND this organization helps hundreds of Dayton-area families in need every year. So let’s help them out with some items to keep kids warm this winter. If it’s anything like last winter, THEY WILL NEED IT! So get to the Dayton Mall this Saturday for a great give and get deal!!

I mean, the Frozen characters being added to the Disney on Ice show kind of ties in really well with the Warm Hands promotion for Hannah’s Treasure Chest, right? Such social good genius! I really hope you will take part. I have seen first hand when I go into the schools with Shoes 4 the Shoeless that there are LOTS of kids without gloves and hats, waiting at bus stops in bitter cold. Let’s help them out!!!

And now for the giveaway: Get more tickets by entering to win a family four-pack of tickets right here! Simply comment below with your favorite Disney character. One winner will be chosen Monday, September 29th at 6pm EST. Good luck! Thanks to Feld Entertainment for providing the tickets to giveaway and for sending Emily and me and our kids to the show!

Happy entering!