I got home a little after 7 pm this Halloween. I’m usually home later than that thanks to my 2 hour commute. But that day I rushed to get home so that my 8 year-old’s Halloween wouldn’t be ruined by the unexpected snow storm that had led to school (and in some places Trick Or … [Read more...] about How To Keep the “Thanks” and the “Giving” in Thanksgiving
Holidays
Julia Ward Howe and the History of Mother’s Day
Julia Ward Howe is one of the women that can be claimed to have some of the credit for establishing the holiday where we celebrate mothers. Of course, the woman most often credited with Mother's Day is Anne Jarvis and her daughter. However, Julia Ward Howe is credited with … [Read more...] about Julia Ward Howe and the History of Mother’s Day
Romantic Ideas for Valentine’s Day 2011
Many couples dread Valentine's Day because they feel their romantic well is running dry. It can be a lot of pressure to have a day that is set up for people to be as romantic as possible. However, today is not the day to fear, the following are some romantic ideas for Valentine's … [Read more...] about Romantic Ideas for Valentine’s Day 2011
What Should I Give My Husband for Valentine’s Day?
The following are some ideas for what you should give your husband for Valentine's Day:Electronics- Men tend to enjoy gifts of electronics. The kid in men usually gives them pleasure if you gift them with a video game or some other gaming device, etc. Of course, for some men, the … [Read more...] about What Should I Give My Husband for Valentine’s Day?
What Flowers Say on Valentine’s Day
Flowers are a traditional part of the Valentine's Day holiday, but sometimes they are not appropriate for the holiday. All flowers have meaning, it may be in their color, or in the variety. The following is a look at what flowers are great for Valentine's Day, as they have … [Read more...] about What Flowers Say on Valentine’s Day
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