Sages throughout history have understood that giving thanks has immense spiritual benefits for both thanker and thankee. Take time during this holiday season to enrich your life and lift your spirits. Be grateful. Give thanks. Wishing you the happiest of …[Continue]
Day of the Dead
Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) is a Mexican holiday celebrated on two days, starting November 1. The focus of the joyous holiday is a celebration of the lives of dead family and friends. It a melding of …[Continue]
Halloween Party Ideas
Hosting a Halloween party can either be a fun, safe alternative to trick-or-treating, or can be held on an alternate night to double your holiday fun. This week’s roundup of party planning sites are sure to spark your imagination, with …[Continue]
Bastille Day
Celebrated as a national French holiday, Bastille Day commemorates the storming of the Bastille fortress-prison on July 14, 1789 by an angry Parisian mob. It is frequently considered the start of the French Revolution, which eventually saw the overthrow of …[Continue]
Father’s Day Poems
Whether you are making a Father’s Day card from scratch, or looking for something to add to a purchased card, these sites are chock full of Father’s Day poems to help you find just the right words to express your …[Continue]
Mother’s Day Cards
The history of American Mother’s Day can be traced to 1870 when Julia Ward Howe (author of the Battle Hymn of the Republic) called upon mothers to put an end to war. But it wasn’t until 1912 when West Virginia …[Continue]
Easter Crafts
Spring has sprung, Easter is around the corner, and bunnies, baskets and eggs are cropping up everywhere! To celebrate the season, I’ve picked these five craft sites as inspiration for crafters of all ages….[Continue]
Father’s Day Cards
Father’s Day is a fairly new holiday, and wasn’t given national recognition until President Richard Nixon established a permanent national observance on the third Sunday in June. Father’s Day was originally conceived in 1909 by Sonara Smart Dodd, who was …[Continue]
Flag Day
With roots in the nineteenth century, June 14th wasn’t officially established as Flag Day until May 30, 1916, when President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation. It’s celebration continued in various communities for many years, but it didn’t really take off …[Continue]
Summer Camp
Summer camp can be a wonderful growth experience for kids and teens. But finding the right camp can be a stressful task for parents. The following camp directories will help because they allow you to search for the perfect camping …[Continue]
