Posts Tagged ‘celebrations’

Summer’s Swan Song

Summer’s Swan Song

ShareTweet As the unofficial end of summer, we all know what Labor Day means: it’s time to put away our white shoes and dig out our comfy sweaters. But as we say goodbye to our favorite summertime sandals and gear up for that one final barbecue and

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Great Gifts for Mom

Great Gifts for Mom

ShareTweet 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

ShareTweet 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

ShareTweet 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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