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In Remembrance of the 4th of July
Over the past week, Ive been reflecting on the Fourth of July. Ava seems to enjoy the celebration more and more with each passing year. This year, I tried to explain what all the hoopla was about… and subsequently realized that I need a refresher in American history. The holiday celebrates the birth of our country, I said.
All Aboard the Holiday Express…
The holiday season. I liken it to an express train on a long, straight track: You can see it coming from miles away, but you don’t realize how fast it’s approaching until it’s flying by, leaving your ears ringing, your hair a windswept mess, and the pit of your stomach churning with unspent adrenaline. With…
Memorial Day: Remembering Those Who Served
The brave die never, though they sleep in dust: Their courage nerves a thousand living men. – Minot J. Savage Every year, at the end of May, we take a day to honor those who have died for our country. Memorial Day is more than backyard barbecues – it’s a time to reflect and remember the approximately 1.3 million soldiers, not including those missing in action or wounded, who paid the ultimate price for our freedom. Around the nation, we pay tribute to these brave men and women, with parades, dedications and services at monuments and memorials.
It’s Almost Summer – What To Bring To The Pool
This post is in partnership with Band-Aid and Compeed. Summer is upon us and so is opening day of the swimming pool! Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for all of those who served our great country. It also marks the beginning of summer for kids across the country and the season of fun…
Favorite Foods That No Longer Exist
Feel like you havent seen the classic snacks of your youth lately? Well, that might be because theyve gone extinct! It’s sad but true – some of our most popular old favorites have disappeared from grocery store shelves with little to no fanfare. Never again will a tuna fish sandwich contain the extra zest of Tuna Twist, and you certainly wont be able to wash down your sad and boring tuna sandwich with a Squeeze-It drink.