Holidays
Arbor Day Celebrations
Arbor Day Celebrations April 25th. There are communities all over the country where people gather together and work to make a difference in the preservation and protection of our country’s forests.
Read MoreNational Pecan Month
National Pecan Month By Becky Eades April is National Pecan Month and we think that this overlooked nut deserves a little more attention! Native to the southeast United States, the pecan is a healthy addition to any diet, although it’s primarily known for its use in a pie. But it’s time to think outside the…
Read MoreValentine’s Day Dinner and Recipe
Valentine’s Day Dinner and Recipe By Becky Eades While your inclination may be to head to the hottest restaurant this Valentine’s Day, it’s highly likely you’re only going to find a long wait or mediocre “holiday” specials. This year, try a more heartfelt approach and whip up a gourmet meal just for the two of…
Read MoreDIY Holiday Decor
As soon as Thanksgiving is over, many homeowners begin the task of decorating for the holidays. This probably means dragging boxes and bags from the attic, basement, or garage only to find that the lights don’t work or Santa’s head is slung at an odd angle from a year’s worth of rest. It can be…
Read MorePreparing For the Holidays
I am a twenty-year old college student who very much loves my school in Wilmington, North Carolina. I have friends who make me laugh, roommates who are kind, classes I (mostly) do not dread, and a dishwasher that actually works. That said, I never miss my family more than I do when the first wave…
Read MoreVeteran’s Day
Today is a celebration with a distinct and meaningful history. Veterans Day, which we honor annually on November 11, is a holiday that truly opens our seasonal month of thanks. President Woodrow Wilson first deemed this special date as the annual Armistice Day in 1918. This treasured date was selected for the celebration of the…
Read MoreThe Face of Halloween: Jack-o-lanterns
The Face of Halloween: Jack-o-lanterns It’s that time of year again for costumes, candy—which the candy is for us just as much as it’s for the trick-or-treaters, if we’re being honest—and pumpkins. Homes are transformed into haunted attractions, complete with spider webs, graveyards, and fog machines. Already, candle lit faces are gazing eerily from front…
Read MoreNational Relaxation Day … Just Sit Back and Relax
These days, there are more and more holidays that pop up on our calendars. Some make us laugh, some make us roll our eyes, and some are the traditional holidays that we have grown to love over the years. But one holiday that’s made its way into our calendars is National Relaxation Day (a.k.a August…
Read MoreNational Simplify Your Life Week
Did you know that the first week of August is National Simplify Your Life week? We’re all familiar with the idea of spring cleaning, but some late-summer simplifying is a great way to keep the clutter to a minimum going into fall. But simplifying your life isn’t just about removing the physical clutter out of…
Read MoreBest July 4th Celebration Destinations
Best July 4th Celebration Destinations We already know that states like Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Texas and California are some of the best places to retire, but they also have some of the best July 4th Celebrations around. With the holiday just around the corner, many people are gearing up for big Independence Day festivities.…
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