Posts Tagged ‘Traditions’

Resolutions You’ll Want to Keep

Resolutions You’ll Want to Keep

ShareTweet How are those resolutions going? Have you quit smoking? How’s the diet going? Have you been to the gym this week? If the answer is “yes,” good for you! For the rest of us, well, how about some new resolutions for 2013 … some that might

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The History Behind Halloween

The History Behind Halloween

ShareTweet It’s nearly that time – kids will put on their costumes and go door-to-door, shouting “trick-or-treat!” as they hold open bags for the candy that will inevitably be shelled out by the homeowners. Yards are being transformed into spooky graveyards and Jack-o’-Lanterns will soon sit on

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Catch Olympic Fever

Catch Olympic Fever

ShareTweet Have you been caught up in Olympic fever? From the opening to the closing ceremonies, I am hooked. I’m especially fond of the swimming and gymnastics, while my husband is caught up in the soccer, boxing, weightlifting, and shooting events. I think part of the reason

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End Summer at the State Fair

End Summer at the State Fair

ShareTweet Get ready for fried stuff on a stick! August is the month for state fairs across the country. Ferris wheels, the Midway, livestock shows, competitions, blue ribbons, and – of course – unusual foods are heading your way! The Iowa State Fair begins on August 9.

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