Holidays

Shamrocks, Leprechauns, and Parades: St. Patrick’s Day! As children we learned that on St. Patrick’s Day we wear green to avoid getting pinched. There were also tales of leprechauns, and pots of gold at the ends of rainbows. As we got older, we carried on the age old tradition of wearing green, but might have…

Celebrating you as a worker, whether you’ve worked in the past and have retired, or work presently. You are the reason for Labor Day, a contributing member of society.

Set against the backdrop of the Cape Fear River, the festival runs the entire week before July 4th as well, with concerts, art shows, and a reading from the Declaration of Independence.

Memorial Day is right around the corner while many celebrate it with family & friends, we think it’s important to remember the true meaning of the holiday.

Easter Egg Hunts and Embracing Peeps Easter Fun with the Grandkids Easter is fast approaching. As you’re planning for your time with the kids and grandkids, you may be wondering what you can do to make the Easter holiday extra special for the children in your life. We’ve got a few Easter activities in mind…

Imagine lying in a hammock enjoying beautiful views surrounding a glistening lake. 7/22 is your day then! Hammocks tend to be synonymous with summer, so it’s no wonder that there’s a day dedicated to hammocks right as the season hits its peak.

Father’s Day By Hunter Houtzer More than worn-out polos and corny jokes, it seems fathers love to travel. My own certainly does. If he’s not watching the History Channel or cleaning out the garage (does any dad ever truly finish cleaning out a garage?), he’s planning our next big vacation. Not necessarily my personal dream…

Mother’s Day is on Sunday, May 10th, and until recently, I couldn’t decide what I wanted to get my mother. Maybe there are some sons and daughters who don’t have this issue. Maybe they’re the kind of person who plans months in advance, orders a gift with enough time for standard shipping, and somehow manages to find the perfect card (not too sappy, not too comical). I’m not one of those people.