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Eating Healthy This Halloween

By Dr. Margaret Lewin, Medical Director of Cinergy Health

Careful as we are all year, we seem to lose our inhibitions against junk food when Halloween rolls around – snacking on the sugar-laden treats we bought for neighbors’ children as well as the ones our own children bring home from their trick-or-treating.  Here are some tips for resisting temptation: » Read more

Summer 4th of July Activities for Kids

By Debbie Scaccio, Arts & Crafts Specialist

With July 4th rounding the corner, many families are getting prepared for BBQ's and fun activities. While the parents cook, the children can have some outdoor fun! Here are a few red, white, and blue summer activities you can do with your kids. » Read more

Valentine's Day Heart Wreath

By Michelle Waite

Supplies needed for this craft: 6 wood hearts red paint tacky glue paint brush stickers mod podge » Read more

Butterfly Candle Holders

by Rachel Paxton Butterfly candle holders are easy to make and a great gift idea. The materials are very inexpensive, and you can use your imagination for a variety of designs. To get started, you will need: Materials: » Read more

Valentine Ice Cream Sandwich

These Valentine treats are sure to please. Make them ahead of time or let your guests be in charge of creating their very own sugary treat! To make these Valentine ice cream sandwiches you need sugar cookies, sprinkles to decorate the cookies, and your favorite flavor of ice cream. » Read more

Valentine Jello Jigglers

Jello jigglers add fun to any party. Making them is super easy and your kids will love to eat them up! » Read more

Valentine Fruit Garnish Ideas

So you are planning your child's Valentine's Day party and looking for some fun, easy, and inexpensive ideas? Why not try sprucing up your party with some fruit. To make these easy garnishes, you can use any fruit that would be easy to cut. Any type of melon would be good for this project. Other fruits you could use for this would be a large grapefruit, kiwi, lemon or lime. » Read more

Valentine PB and Js

Having a Valentine's Day party and want to have something available for picky eaters? Try these easy to make kid pleasers, Valentine PB and Js. To make these Valentine PB and Js you need bread dough, pink food coloring, and a heart shaped cookie cutter. » Read more

Valentine Appetizer - Pitas and Hummus

This Valentine appetizer is not just cute it's healthy too! Your kids will enjoy helping with this Valentine party appetizer. » Read more

Top 5 Valentine’s Day Gifts for Him

When we think of Valentine’s Day gifts, chocolates, flowers and lacy lingerie come easily to mind – but those are for women, not men (although lacy lingerie is certainly a treat for him as well!). For the special guy in your life, it really is the thought that counts when it comes to a Valentine’s Day gift, so here are some suggestions that will show how much you care. Top 5 Valentine’s Day Gifts for Him – Child’s Play Get in touch with your big guy’s inner child by hunting down his fave toy from when he was a kid. » Read more

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