Category: Holidays

Father’s Day is almost here, and I know sometimes people wonder what to get or do for the dads in their lives. And there are a lot of dads. In case you ever wondered how many fathers are out there, well the U.S. Census Bureau...

Memorial Day is this Monday, and we always think of it as the unofficial start of summer, a day of BBQing or shopping, a (possible) long weekend away from work and perhaps traveling to see family and friends. But it is also a...

This Sunday is Mother’s Day. This year, my husband will be cooking dinner for me, my mom, and my mother-in-law. It should be interesting! While my kids usually make me a special gift, I know a lot of other mothers get gifts...

Tomorrow is April Fools’ Day. Many people enjoy playing tricks on family, friends, and co-workers. Are you going to play a prank on your family like switching the bags inside two boxes of cereal or sticking “googly eyes” on...

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and as you may know, it’s one of my favorite holidays! My husband and I are planning to go out to dinner, and as you can see from the data below, quite a few other people are also...

Two interesting and vastly different days are on the calendar. Today is Friday the 13th, considered by many to be a very unlucky day. According to the Stress Management Center and Phobia Institute in Asheville, NC, an estimated...

Boy, it’s cold outside! At least in this part of the country. No matter what holiday you celebrate this time of year, who doesn’t enjoy snuggling up on the couch and watching a good holiday movie? My favorite has always been...