It is a wonderful time in most people’s lives, this season that closes the curtain on the Fall and leads into the winter months. In a span of about two months, Americans participate in the joyous celebrations of Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s. It is packed and often fun filled period of time in our…
Thanksgiving is a time to be with those you care about – friends, family, and loved ones – but life happens and sometimes you just can’t have everyone in one place at one time. So how do you share the Thanksgiving spirit from a far? Here are a few different ways to show you care:…
Everyone is gearing up for the holiday party celebration season as we move into the December calendar time frame. It is often both a joyous time in our lives and frequently a very busy, even hectic time. There is so much to do with shopping and decorations and party preparations if you are involved in the planning for Xmas and…
Hardly a day goes by when I am not thinking about something chocolate. Puddings, whether it be banana, bread, and of course my favorite, chocolate fudge swirl is usually among my favorites. I love chocolate cakes. But the choice of desserts around the holiday period of the calendar is quite special because we get to partake…
One of the things we all look forward to doing is celebrating special occasions, whether they be birthdays, holidays, or special events. Even the small moments of life should command some celebratory attention. So why do we feel it necessary to celebrate. First, it is a selfless act. People enjoy making their friends, family members,…
Everyday is an opportunity for celebration. There are endless ways in which you can bring a little or a lot of festive happiness to whatever the occasion calls for. Whether the celebration is around a birthday, wedding, graduation, baby shower, team accomplishment, the holidays, or other special events and situations, celebrating it is really what…
Seriously, how cute are these little Groundhogs? Punxsutawney Phil would be so proud!! Actually my friend Jen posted on Facebook that she was making Groundhog Day cookies and I just had to see what I was missing. Luckily for me, she brought me a bag of them this afternoon and they are so adorable and…
Few will admit it, but we all know there is the secret competition that begins right around Thanksgiving and keeps going until New Year’s. It’s bigger than the best decorated house, bigger than the most extravagant tree contest… it’s the who has THE BEST HOLIDAY greeting card of the year contest! Really, it is. We…
While Labor Day is the only US federal holiday (as in the mail does not get delivered) during September, there are plenty of reasons to celebrate September! 7 – Labor Day 8 – Literacy Day 9 – Teddy Bear Day 11 – Patriot Day 13 – Grandparents Day 15 – Make a Hat Day 19…
