Providence, RI - Next tour stop!

Put it on your calendars! Apolo Ohno and Ask Listen Learn are coming to Providence, RI on November 5th! We'll be appearing at noon at Borders Bookstore (map) with Apolo Ohno.

We'll be at the event taking pictures and handing out free goodies. Check out our Facebook page to see them and tag yourself!

The Best Pumpkin Decorations from 'Round the Web

Don't go out and buy one of those pumpkin carving kits with ordinary paper stencils just yet! We browsed the web for the coolest pumpkin decorations and found many that don't even call for a knife incision in your pumpkin patch friend. Here are some pictures to get your imagination warmed up for some spooky creativity of your own!

Apolo Ohno book tour hits the east coast!

We're happy to announce that we're working together with Apolo Anton Ohno again, as he brings his book tour to the East Coast!

His book, Zero Regrets, outlines his journey from growing up in Seattle, WA to becoming the most decorated U.S. Winter Olympian in history. In the book, he discusses the choices he faced during his journey.

“The decisions I made as a young teen heavily influenced where I am today. In fact, many of the decisions I've made off-the-ice have contributed most to my success.”

We'll be joining up with Apolo for his stops in the cities below. Read more to get more information about his event in your hometown and how you can get the chance to see him!

Ten Trick-Or-Treating Tips

Don't let Halloween night get seriously scary by following these tips with your little Trick-or-treaters!

*Set up a route with your kids and know where they're going if you won't be with them

*Set a curfew for your kids so they won't cause trouble or get into trouble. Most people will stop answering their door to trick-or-treaters at a certain time anyway.

*Make sure your kids know not to accept a ride or enter the house of strangers.

*Eat dinner with your kids before they go out so they'll have energy to run from house to house and not only eat candy for the evening.

*If your child is wearing all dark colors, it's a good idea for them to carry a flashlight or wear something reflective or glowing.

*If you are driving on Halloween night, be extra careful to watch for kids running around, not only at crosswalks and intersections.

*Tell your kids not to eat any home-made treats until they get home so you can check them out.

*To prepare your home for trick-or-treaters, remove any obstacles in the yard/driveway/sidewalk and have your lights on.

*Make sure costumes are flame-resistant, easily visible and well fitted so they won't trip.

*Place carved pumpkins on sturdy ground away from where children stand or flammable decorations.

25 Easy Activities to Keep Your Kids Active

Have a fun challenge with your kids and see how many of these activities you can do in the month of October!

1.       Swimming

Try out kickboards and noodles in the pool

2.       Biking

If your child is too small to bike on their own, attach a hitched bike to the back of yours and have them peddle

3.       Go on a nature hike

See how many species of leaves or insects you can find

4.       Soccer

Make an imaginary goal between two trees

5.       Football

Get off the couch and take your kids outside to pass the ball at halftime during Sunday and Monday games

6.       Basketball

How many baskets can your kids make in a minute?

7.       Ice skating

See if there's a discount night at your local rink

8.       Take a walk around the neighborhood

Wave to your neighbors

9.       Wash the car

Scrub those wheels till they're shiny!

10.   Walk to the bus stop

It will get blood flowing to their brains before school

Read the rest after the cut!