Archive for the 'Celebrations' Category
Father’s Day Handmade Gift Ideas
Sunday, May 27th, 2007Thinking of Father’s Day brings to mind an episode of Bill Cosby in which his youngest daughter, Rudy, made him a clay ashtray. “But I don’t smoke!” he smiled. He went on to thank her anyway and said he would use it as a paperweight in his home office. Thinking of Father’s Day handmade gift […]
Planning a Family Reunion
Friday, May 25th, 2007Are you planning a family reunion? If you have a family as large as mine, you will need to prepare a few months in advance. Here are some tips to help make this reunion a huge success.
You will need to enlist the aid of a few relatives to pull this one off. With so many […]
7 Memorial Day Activities the Whole Family Will Enjoy
Monday, May 21st, 2007Memorial Day is a sober reminder of the men and women who fought and died in the name of freedom. But, it is also a day to celebrate by engaging in a variety of activities.
Here are 7 Memorial Day activities the whole family will enjoy.
1. Have a barbecue and invite family and friends. Red, white, […]
Memorial Day History
Saturday, May 19th, 2007Memorial Day was first celebrated on May 5, 1866 at Waterloo, New York. This was due to the fact that the town commemorated Memorial Day yearly with the entire community engaged in events, including decorating the graves of soldiers with flags and flowers.
Originally named Decoration Day in honor of the soldiers who died in the […]
Father’s Day Activities Dad is Sure to Love
Tuesday, May 15th, 2007One of the best gift ideas for dad on Father’s Day is to give him the day off to have fun and relax. What better way than to engage in Father’s Day activities dad’s sure to love!
Is dad a golfer? Terrific! Why not take him to the golf range, with the entire family, and spend […]
Memorial Day Party Ideas
Sunday, May 13th, 2007Memorial Day is the day we honor all of our men and women who are fighting wars across the world. Remember them as you celebrate the day. Put out your American flag and hang it at half mast. Now, on to the celebration! If you need some Memorial Day party ideas, here are a few […]
Memorial Day Game Ideas
Wednesday, May 9th, 2007Memorial Day commemorates those who have fought and died as well as those who are still fighting for freedom. Remember our men and women around the world by honoring them with a special family ceremony by lowering the flag at half mast. Say a prayer for them and their safe return to our shores. Undoubtedly, […]
