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Great Gifts for Mom

Great Gifts for Mom

Share In an attempt to keep things simple (and to ensure I don’t end up with a blender or vacuum cleaner on Sunday), I obtained a catalogue from my favorite jewelry store, circled all items on my “want” list, and left it on the table where my

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Let’s Celebrate Cinco de Mayo

Let’s Celebrate Cinco de Mayo

Share Saturday is Mexico’s Independence Day – right? Well, no. Mexico’s Independence Day is actually on September 16. So what is Cinco de Mayo? After the Mexican-American War, Mexico found itself in a financial crisis. When they were unable to repay their debts, Spain, Britain, and France

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Happy May Day

Happy May Day

Share For a short time when I was very young, we lived near Omaha, Nebraska. I remember one of my favorite activities came on May 1 – making May Day baskets. My mom would help my brother and I create paper or cardboard baskets and decorate them

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September’s Fun, Odd, Fabulous Festivals

September’s Fun, Odd, Fabulous Festivals

Share I’m counting down the days to September. Sure, I enjoy summer’s barbeques and lazy days by the pool, but I’m ready for the fun – and slight craziness – that autumn brings. Because September kicks off the fall season, festivals are everywhere. Whether you want goofy,

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