Tag: holidays
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Fun Friday: my summer bucket list
Many of us have a bucket list for our lives, but do you ever make one for summer? There are so many fun things I want to do with my daughters this summer. They got out of school May 12, but I don’t get out until June 9. As a result, that gives me a…
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Memorial Day
In honor and in observance of Memorial Day, we will resume our regular posting schedule Wednesday, May 31. “And I’m proud to be an American, where at least I know I’m free. And I won’t forget the men who died, who gave that right to me.” -Lee Greenwood
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The History of Earth Day
Earth Day is observed every year in the United States on April 22, but have you ever wondered why and when it became a holiday? President and Mrs. Nixon plant a tree on the White House Lawn in 1970 in honor of the first Earth Day. (Source) First observed on April 22, 1970, Earth Day…
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Easter family traditions
My family has often observed Easter in a number of different ways. When I was a little child, we always went to my grandparents’ house in West Virginia for the weekend. We did all of the typical things, like buy a new Easter dress, hide and find Easter eggs, and go to church. My absolute…
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DIY Easter Egg Wreath
I have seen these adorable egg wreaths all over TikTok and Pinterest, and I just couldn’t wait to make one myself. I hit a few snags, but I have to say mine didn’t turn out too badly. To make your own, you will need the following: Spanish moss, faux eggs, and two wire wreath forms.…