Ms. Claus says I’m no angel (pretty sure she’s kidding), but if I can’t have a cookie, I’d love to have some Angel Food Cake, especially with some fresh strawberries. #StoriesFromTheNorthPole #CincySanta #SantaVirtualVisit #ChristmasInJuly

Want to be on my Nice List? Start by doing something nice today for someone without being asked or told. That would make you a Gift Giver and get you on my Nice List! #DoSomethingNiceDay #CincySanta #SantaVirtualVisit #StoriesFromTheNorthPole #ChristmasInJuly

Today, we recognize the care and guidance children need to grow strong and healthy. Each child deserves to be as healthy as possible. Looking forward to seeing a healthy you in just 81 days! HAPPY NATIONAL CHILD HEALTH DAY! ##CincySanta #SantaVirtualVisit #StoriesFromTheNorthPole #ChristmasInJuly

An undelivered present from 1962 is found in Santa's sleigh in “Daniel’s Present,” which has just been posted on my “Stories From The North Pole” blog at cincysanta.com/daniels-pres... #StoriesFromTheNorthPole #CincySanta #SantaVirtualVisit #ChristmasInJuly

NATIONAL HOMEMADE COOKIE DAY—Nothing is better than homemade cookies. Just 85 more days until I get plenty of homemade cookies from all my little friends! #StoriesFromTheNorthPole #CincySanta #SantaVirtualVisit #ChristmasInJuly

Lift others up through the power of love. When we love each other, the world is a better place. It’s also a great way to be a Gift Giver and keep you on the Nice List! Just 86 more days until Christmas! #StoriesFromTheNorthPole #CincySanta #SantaVirtualVisit #ChristmasInJuly

It’s getting closer all the time! Production is in full force, and Ms. Claus and I are checking the Nice and Naughty List daily. #StoriesFromTheNorthPole #CincySanta #SantaVirtualVisit #ChristmasInJuly

Originally referred to as “little waffles,” the cones were waffles rolled into the shape of a cone. The ice cream cone, found in French cookbooks around 1825, made its debut in the US at the World’s Fair in St. Louis in 1904. #StoriesFromTheNorthPole #CincySanta #SantaVirtualVisit #ChristmasInJuly

Although real pirates likely didn’t use much of the vocabulary we now think of as “pirate lingo,” Talk Like a Pirate Day gives us a fun opportunity to break out of our routine, learn some history, and celebrate a bygone era. #CincySanta #StoriesFromTheNorthPole #SantaVirtualVisit #ChristmasInJuly

Some of the elves want to know how I chose the location for my workshops at the North Pole in “Christmas Village,” which has just been posted on my “Stories From The North Pole” blog at cincysanta.com/christmas-vi... #StoriesFromTheNorthPole #CincySanta #SantaVirtualVisit #ChristmasInJuly

Starting to feel the magic! Just 100 more days until Christmas #StoriesFromTheNorthPole #CincySanta #SantaVirtualVisit #ChristmasInJuly

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

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