Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue: Part 3- Wedding Superstitions- Food and Family Welcome to part three of Wedding Superstitions and Traditions! The final chapter in this short series is all about the traditions and superstitions for weddings surrounding food and family. From who bakes the cakes, to ancient beliefs, to [...]
Smokey Bear has long been a symbol of fire safety in the United States, and with his birthday, August 9th, right around the corner, it's time to learn a bit about his history! He is most famous for the catch phrase “Only you can prevent wildfires”, a [...]
Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue: Part 2-Wedding Superstitions-Fashion and Rings After covering the basics of what is considered good and bad luck at weddings, it’s time to discuss the traditions and superstitions involving the fashion and rings. From wedding dress colors, to which finger the ring is worn on, there are [...]
Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue: Part 1-Wedding Superstitions-Good and Bad Luck When planning a wedding, most brides are very conscious of what is considered good or bad luck for the big day. From England, to Greece, and even as far as India and Japan, superstitions have long been a concern for [...]
You’ve spent the last year or so planning for the big day, and it has finally come and gone. So what do you do once it’s all over? Couples just starting their new married life want to make sure they are setting out on the right foot. There are some important items to take [...]
Are you planning a summer event? Summer is a popular time for weddings, family reunions, and many other outdoor events. Staying cool and hydrated is key for any summer event, as the last thing anyone wants is to end the event with a trip to the hospital for heat stroke! With a few rental [...]
July tends to be the hottest month of the year, so Christmas in July parties have become a popular way to beat the heat. These parties are also a great excuse for Christmas lovers to get their Christmas celebration fix twice a year! Decorating, party games, and food options, are pretty similar to regular [...]
Tomorrow (June 26th), is Tropical Cocktails Day! Started in 2013, by cocktail enthusiast Jace Shoemaker-Galloway, Tropical Cocktails Day is a great excuse to sit back and enjoy a refreshing beverage at the end of a long day of work. There are many varieties of tropical cocktails, so it can be a challenge to even [...]
It’s almost time to celebrate America’s birthday! The 4th of July is right around the corner, and it’s time to start party planning. Being patriotic is an integral part of being American, so here are a few ideas for food, drinks, and décor, to give your party some red, white and blue flair! [...]
When planning a baby shower, you will want to make sure you have plenty of games and activities ready to keep your guests entertained. This is especially important if not all the guests know each other, as conversation may not flow easily. Games and activities create the perfect ice breaker to get all the [...]
