Holidays + Seasons

Imagine transporting your child back in time to the classic Christmas of your childhood.  Remember your own excitement for Santa's magic from when you were a child. Picture capturing those two moments into one and that's what you have...

***Update: On Thursday, June 17, 2021, President Biden signed legislation to make Juneteenth a federal holiday, enshrining June 19 as the national day to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States.*** Sometimes referred to as "Black Independence Day",...

The month of June is Adopt A Cat month, and June 4th specifically is celebrated as National Hug Your Cat day.  Personally, I've always been more of a dog person. But for my daughter's 4th birthday she wanted a cat....

You know the song:  I'd like to teach the world to sing In perfect harmony I'd like to buy the world a Coke And keep it company That's the real thing While this song was penned in 1971, Coca-Cola was born from the mind...

Mother’s Day is a special day to honor the moms in your family. This is our chance to recognize their hard work and dedication by showing them how much they mean to us.  This year, as we celebrate a...

How do you step up the romance in your relationship with your main squeeze? Do you celebrate Valentine's Day and acknowledge the upcoming Hallmark holiday? Or do you turn the cheek and focus on celebrating your love for each...

Valentine’s Day is a fun event around which to teach your toddler about friendship, kindness, and love. If your toddler is enrolled in a school or daycare, or if you regularly attend a playgroup, you might want (or be...

“Everybody can be great because anybody can serve.” - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The United States Congress designated Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as a national day of service in 1994 and directed the Corporation for National and...

With the holidays rolling in, holiday traditions follow. A holiday tradition doesn’t have to be serious or overwhelming. It can be as simple as a family recipe passed down, yearly family portraits or my favorite, matching family holiday pajamas! Some...

During the holidays, people tend to spend lots of time with their families. This often means that people end up traveling long distances to be with their loved ones. Some people may fly, while others may end up taking...