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 [...]
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! [...]
Tomorrow, May 29th, is “Learn About Composting Day”, which means it’s time to get eco-friendly! There are some easy DIY ways to get your own compost going, and some important “do’s and don’ts” of composting that you will definitely want to take into consideration. You can also purchase a pre-made compost container online, or [...]
With Cinco de Mayo right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about how to celebrate! Most celebrations will include food and drinks themed for the occasion. Personally, my favorite part of Cinco de Mayo celebrations are the margaritas, however I do not recommend that as your only form of sustenance. So [...]
When planning your Easter (April 1st, 2018) or Passover celebration (March 30th-April 7th, 2018), you may be looking for something a bit more exciting than the traditional basics. There are many ways to add some extra fun to the standard styles of celebration. Especially when these events include children, having something planned to keep [...]
"May the luck of the Irish Lead to happiest heights And the highway you travel Be lined with green lights. Wherever you go and whatever you do, May the luck of the Irish be there with you." ~Irish Quote *** When you think about St. Patrick’s Day, what comes to mind? The luck of [...]
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, most of us are still reeling from Christmas and New Year’s celebrations. While trying to plan a special day or evening, our bank accounts may disagree with us as to what we would like to plan, versus what we can afford to plan. Don’t start cancelling plans just yet! [...]
Happy Groundhog Day! February 2nd brings about the day when Punxsutawney Phil emerges from his hole in the ground to predict the weather. If he sees his shadow, there is supposed to be six more weeks of winter. However, if he does not see his shadow, then spring is supposed to arrive early that [...]
