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What comes to mind when you hear the word "turkey"? Well, for starters it's a large bird related to the chicken, but to millions of people in the United States it immediately brings thoughts of the Thanksgiving feast. Of course, Turkey is also a country in Western Asia / Southeastern Europe. There are several other connotations of note as well. The term "turkey" can refer to a foolish person and it also can define a failure as in a theatrical play or movie. It even has a meaning …

Do you celebrate Halloween? If so, what are your traditions? When I was a young trick or treater we always had a party at school. We dressed in our costumes and the room mothers planned fun games and served special Halloween snacks. We even went home with a trick or treat bag full of goodies! After school Mom always made a big pot of chili for dinner and as soon as it was dark we headed out for a fun night of trick or treating. Dad always accompanied us, waiting patiently on the sidewalk, as …

Here's a super fun idea for an autumn birthday.... a tractor farm themed birthday party! Every small child I know loves tractors! You can have games such as  pin the wheel on the tractor for the smaller kiddos, and a candy filled tractor pinata for the older children. If you have at least two kid pedal tractors, races can sure be a lot of fun! Additionally, tractor party supplies are readily available online and in the local party stores. Now, how perfect will it be to hav …

Tomorrow is September 11th. Of course this date has no significant meaning to the current post millennial generation, but to members of previous generations it is a day which will never be forgotten. It is interesting how certain events in history are forever etched in one's mind as well as the psyche of the nation as a whole. I know my own parents remember every personal detail of December 7, 1941, the attack on Pearl Harbor which led to the United States' entry into World War II. In …

Labor Day is a United States Federal Holiday celebrated each year on the first Monday of September. It was officially made a legal holiday by an act of Congress in 1894. Our Canadian friends also observe Labor Day on the 1st Monday in September. Many local communities host a parade in recognition of the contributions of the American worker, and then families get together for a picnic or barbecue to celebrate the end of summer and rapidly approaching Autumn season. Labor Day also typicall …