Today we celebrate the grandparents who fill our lives with love, wisdom, stories, laughter, and special memories. Whether near or far, their love lasts a lifetime. Happy Grandparents Day to all the wonderful grandparents! #StoriesFromTheNorthPole #CincySanta #SantaVirtualVisit #ChristmasInJuly

Kids and teens are called to take over their kitchens! When children take an active part in their family mealtimes, they learn to eat healthier. Mealtime is also a social activity. We learn about each other’s days and take an interest in each other’s lives. #StoriesFromTheNorthPole #CincySanta

National Make Your Bed Day is a good time to start making your bed daily! According to the National Sleep Foundation, making your bed can improve your sleep by reducing tossing, turning, and restlessness. Even small children can help. #StoriesFromTheNorthPole #CincySanta #SantaVirtualVisit

Just 15 more weeks! The elves are already busy making toys for those on the nice list. Tell me one thing you’ve done to get on my Nice List. #StoriesFromTheNorthPole #CincySanta #SantaVirtualVisit #ChristmasInJuly

NATIONAL TEDDY BEAR DAY—We have all had a special cuddly teddy as a child. Some of us still have our childhood teddy bear. No matter what kind of teddy bear you had, the day is a perfect time to celebrate your childhood friend! #StoriesFromTheNorthPole #CincySanta #SantaVirtualVisit #ChristmasInJuly

HAPPY LABOR DAY—I hope you have as good a time celebrating as the elves do! StoriesFromTheNorthPole #CincySanta #SantaVirtualVisit #ChristmasInJuly

HAPPY NATIONAL READ A BOOK DAY—Don't keep it to yourself. Share the experience! Read aloud either to children or to grandparents. Read to your pets or to your stuffed animals and plants. What did you read today? #StoriesFromTheNorthPole #CincySanta #SantaVirtualVisit #ChristmasInJuly

Several toys go missing from the North Pole warehouse in “Empty Toy Shelves,” which has just been posted on my “Stories From The North Pole” blog at cincysanta.com/empty-toy-sh... #StoriesFromTheNorthPole #CincySanta #SantaVirtualVisit #ChristmasInJuly