http://www.oxfordpress.com/lifestyle/ Latest articles for the Lifestyle section at oxfordpress.com. en-us Copyright 2012 Sun, 27 May 2012 11:36:04 GMT 2012-05-27T11:36:04Z en-us Copyright 2012 http://www.oxfordpress.com/lifestyle/miami-university-craftsummer-workshops-will-start-june-8-1381978.html?cxtype=rss_lifestyle OXFORD - Registration is under way for Miami University’s CraftSummer artist workshops. Sat, 26 May 2012 21:24:00 GMT http://www.oxfordpress.com/lifestyle/miami-university-craftsummer-workshops-will-start-june-8-1381978.html 2012-05-26T21:24:00Z daytondailynews_news http://www.oxfordpress.com/lifestyle/how-to-make-inexpensive-fresh-flower-arrangements-1381659.html?cxtype=rss_lifestyle Fresh-cut flowers are a quick and easy way to jazz up your decor. From an elegant vase full of roses to a jar of fresh wildflowers, the possibilities are endless. Fri, 25 May 2012 23:47:01 GMT http://www.oxfordpress.com/lifestyle/how-to-make-inexpensive-fresh-flower-arrangements-1381659.html Sara Mastbaum 2012-05-25T23:47:01Z daytondailynews_news http://www.oxfordpress.com/lifestyle/better-treat-soon-to-combat-emerald-ash-borer-1381678.html?cxtype=rss_lifestyle Emerald ash borer (EAB) is alive and well and has a foothold in the Miami Valley, unfortunately. I am seeing signs and symptoms of this pest around the area. Fri, 25 May 2012 23:44:01 GMT http://www.oxfordpress.com/lifestyle/better-treat-soon-to-combat-emerald-ash-borer-1381678.html Pam Corle-Bennett 2012-05-25T23:44:01Z daytondailynews_news http://www.oxfordpress.com/lifestyle/how-to-stay-safe-outdoors-this-memorial-weekend-1380477.html?cxtype=rss_lifestyle Memorial Day weekend is almost here, and it marks the unofficial start of summer. And although the joys of summer are manifold, the season does present its perils, including the potential for drowning, heat-related illness and sun damage. Wed, 23 May 2012 23:00:01 GMT http://www.oxfordpress.com/lifestyle/how-to-stay-safe-outdoors-this-memorial-weekend-1380477.html Robin McMacken 2012-05-23T23:00:01Z daytondailynews_news http://www.oxfordpress.com/lifestyle/students-make-most-of-schools-lenten-service-project-1380517.html?cxtype=rss_lifestyle Inoperable tumor ... two weeks to a month to live. His son’s diagnosis was almost too devastating for Mark Miller of Dayton to comprehend. Wed, 23 May 2012 22:56:01 GMT http://www.oxfordpress.com/lifestyle/students-make-most-of-schools-lenten-service-project-1380517.html Debbie Juniewicz 2012-05-23T22:56:01Z daytondailynews_news http://www.oxfordpress.com/lifestyle/how-to-make-a-customized-dry-erase-board-1380513.html?cxtype=rss_lifestyle A dry-erase board in your home could have many uses. The only problem: No one wants a giant white board hanging in the home. Wed, 23 May 2012 22:51:01 GMT http://www.oxfordpress.com/lifestyle/how-to-make-a-customized-dry-erase-board-1380513.html Jessica Garringer 2012-05-23T22:51:01Z daytondailynews_news http://www.oxfordpress.com/lifestyle/woman-helps-tornado-victims-with-lost-photos-1380474.html?cxtype=rss_lifestyle Abi Almandinger knows what it is to deliver a treasure. She’s a small-town wife and mother who had no idea how she could possibly help when disaster came pounding down her neighbors’ door. Wed, 23 May 2012 22:25:08 GMT http://www.oxfordpress.com/lifestyle/woman-helps-tornado-victims-with-lost-photos-1380474.html Daryn Kagan 2012-05-23T22:25:08Z daytondailynews_news http://www.oxfordpress.com/lifestyle/grills-at-the-right-price-buy-whats-right-for-you-1378223.html?cxtype=rss_lifestyle Summer is just around the corner, and I have noticed grills are already being marked down, heralding, hopefully, a glorious blaze of endless outdoor dining and entertaining. Sun, 20 May 2012 16:18:58 GMT http://www.oxfordpress.com/lifestyle/grills-at-the-right-price-buy-whats-right-for-you-1378223.html Robin McMacken 2012-05-20T16:18:58Z daytondailynews_news http://www.oxfordpress.com/lifestyle/these-deals-are-too-good-to-pass-up-1378220.html?cxtype=rss_lifestyle Ball Park Franks This week at Meijer, Ball Park Meat Franks are on sale for 97 cents per package. Sat, 19 May 2012 15:58:01 GMT http://www.oxfordpress.com/lifestyle/these-deals-are-too-good-to-pass-up-1378220.html Jessica Garringer 2012-05-19T15:58:01Z daytondailynews_news http://www.oxfordpress.com/lifestyle/coupon-mom-ways-to-save-on-cosmestics-1378251.html?cxtype=rss_lifestyle 1. Is high-end always better? It’s easy to pay much lower prices for cosmetics at the grocery store, drugstore or discount store by following the same sorts of strategies you use to trim your food budget. Sat, 19 May 2012 15:55:01 GMT http://www.oxfordpress.com/lifestyle/coupon-mom-ways-to-save-on-cosmestics-1378251.html Stephanie Nelson 2012-05-19T15:55:01Z daytondailynews_news http://www.oxfordpress.com/lifestyle/water-features-fire-pits-enliven-gardens-1377993.html?cxtype=rss_lifestyle To add a touch of life indoors, we bring in gifts from Mother Nature. Houseplants, fresh-cut flowers and herb gardens create a sense of calm and provide a punch of color, fragrance and flavor. Sat, 19 May 2012 00:37:01 GMT http://www.oxfordpress.com/lifestyle/water-features-fire-pits-enliven-gardens-1377993.html DeAnn Owens 2012-05-19T00:37:01Z daytondailynews_news http://www.oxfordpress.com/lifestyle/many-churches-branching-out-with-entertainment-1378020.html?cxtype=rss_lifestyle At one time, “church entertainment” conjured images of bake sales, potlucks and Christmas plays featuring sheet-clad shepherds. Sat, 19 May 2012 00:34:00 GMT http://www.oxfordpress.com/lifestyle/many-churches-branching-out-with-entertainment-1378020.html Belinda M. Paschal 2012-05-19T00:34:00Z daytondailynews_news http://www.oxfordpress.com/lifestyle/commentary-tattoos-not-meant-for-the-face-1378016.html?cxtype=rss_lifestyle I am no prude. Believe me, I am no prude. I just think that there are dozens of places one should tattoo if one so desires - the arm, the neck, the torso, the pelvis, the back - but the face should be left alone. Sat, 19 May 2012 00:20:01 GMT http://www.oxfordpress.com/lifestyle/commentary-tattoos-not-meant-for-the-face-1378016.html 2012-05-19T00:20:01Z daytondailynews_news http://www.oxfordpress.com/lifestyle/locals-thankful-for-nurturers-1374444.html?cxtype=rss_lifestyle It’s a love song composer Stephen Schwartz has called the “heart of the show.” “For Good,” from the Broadway musical “Wicked,” is sung by Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, and Glinda, the Good Witch of the South, and was inspired by the close relationship between Schwartz’s daughter and her good friend. Fri, 11 May 2012 23:16:01 GMT mmoss@daytondailynews.com http://www.oxfordpress.com/lifestyle/locals-thankful-for-nurturers-1374444.html Meredith Moss 2012-05-11T23:16:01Z daytondailynews_news http://www.oxfordpress.com/lifestyle/how-to-create-flower-pot-for-mothers-day-1373207.html?cxtype=rss_lifestyle Looking for a unique and personalized gift for your mother? Why not give her flowers in a handmade flower pot? Thu, 10 May 2012 00:10:42 GMT http://www.oxfordpress.com/lifestyle/how-to-create-flower-pot-for-mothers-day-1373207.html Jessica Garringer 2012-05-10T00:10:42Z daytondailynews_news http://www.oxfordpress.com/lifestyle/reality-tv-star-finds-true-life-passion--1373219.html?cxtype=rss_lifestyle Diem Brown was a 22-year-old freelance entertainment reporter when MTV came calling five years ago. Wed, 09 May 2012 23:29:08 GMT http://www.oxfordpress.com/lifestyle/reality-tv-star-finds-true-life-passion--1373219.html Daryn Kagan 2012-05-09T23:29:08Z daytondailynews_news http://www.oxfordpress.com/lifestyle/how-to-clean-with-speed-efficiency-1278689.html?cxtype=rss_lifestyle Tackling household chores at the end of the day requires superhuman energy and time that just isn’t available in a 24-hour day. Wed, 09 May 2012 16:54:15 GMT http://www.oxfordpress.com/lifestyle/how-to-clean-with-speed-efficiency-1278689.html DeAnn Owens 2012-05-09T16:54:15Z daytondailynews_news http://www.oxfordpress.com/lifestyle/get-organized-how-to-get-rid-of-the-paper-1370627.html?cxtype=rss_lifestyle Spring is a great time to organize your home and one of the best places to start is by rounding up all the paperwork you’ve been collecting. Wed, 09 May 2012 15:20:28 GMT http://www.oxfordpress.com/lifestyle/get-organized-how-to-get-rid-of-the-paper-1370627.html Lori Firsdon 2012-05-09T15:20:28Z daytondailynews_news http://www.oxfordpress.com/lifestyle/5-ways-to-save-on-beverage-costs-1363263.html?cxtype=rss_lifestyle 1 Skip the vending machines . When you enjoy soft drinks or sports drinks, buy them on sale at the grocery store or drugstore. Wed, 09 May 2012 15:19:04 GMT http://www.oxfordpress.com/lifestyle/5-ways-to-save-on-beverage-costs-1363263.html Stephanie Nelson 2012-05-09T15:19:04Z daytondailynews_news http://www.oxfordpress.com/lifestyle/brunch-for-mom-eateries-shed-like--1372530.html?cxtype=rss_lifestyle Sunday is Mother’s Day, and many people probably haven’t decided where to take mom for that special celebration. Wed, 09 May 2012 11:24:04 GMT http://www.oxfordpress.com/lifestyle/brunch-for-mom-eateries-shed-like--1372530.html Duante Beddingfield 2012-05-09T11:24:04Z daytondailynews_news http://www.oxfordpress.com/lifestyle/asthma-prevalent-in-dayton-cincinnati-1371931.html?cxtype=rss_lifestyle May, National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, marks the peak season for asthma sufferers in the Dayton and Cincinnati regions. Tue, 08 May 2012 15:22:04 GMT http://www.oxfordpress.com/lifestyle/asthma-prevalent-in-dayton-cincinnati-1371931.html Jacqui Boyle 2012-05-08T15:22:04Z daytondailynews_news http://www.oxfordpress.com/lifestyle/find-the-route-to-success-when-shopping-for-moms-107375.html?cxtype=rss_lifestyle Unlike dads, who we will attempt to tackle next month, buying presents for most moms can be pretty easy. Sun, 06 May 2012 16:41:16 GMT http://www.oxfordpress.com/lifestyle/find-the-route-to-success-when-shopping-for-moms-107375.html Jill Kelley 2012-05-06T16:41:16Z daytondailynews_news http://www.oxfordpress.com/lifestyle/video-kentucky-derby-day-recipes-1370797.html?cxtype=rss_lifestyle Cook's Illustrated Doc Willoughby shows Chris Wragge how to prepare Cheesy Grits, Kentucky Burgoo, Lemon Cheese Pie and Mint Juleps -- all in honor of the Kentucky Derby. Sat, 05 May 2012 01:29:33 GMT http://www.oxfordpress.com/lifestyle/video-kentucky-derby-day-recipes-1370797.html 2012-05-05T01:29:33Z http://www.oxfordpress.com/lifestyle/things-to-do-with-your-tax-refund-1366962.html?cxtype=rss_lifestyle With the tax deadline behind them, many taxpayers are now deciding what to do with their refund. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 19:10:00 GMT http://www.oxfordpress.com/lifestyle/things-to-do-with-your-tax-refund-1366962.html Jacqui Boyle 2012-04-27T19:10:00Z daytondailynews_news http://www.oxfordpress.com/lifestyle/what-churches-can-do-to-reach-out-to-youth--1366922.html?cxtype=rss_lifestyle A symposium held today at Southminster Presbyterian Church in Centerville, “Becoming a Congregation of Blessing,” will address nurturing children into worship. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 18:34:01 GMT http://www.oxfordpress.com/lifestyle/what-churches-can-do-to-reach-out-to-youth--1366922.html Erica Harrah 2012-04-27T18:34:01Z daytondailynews_news