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Over the years, during my travels abroad I have noticed so much national pride in the citizens of the foreign countries I have visited. During a recent trip to Ireland I was enthralled with how her citizens were ever so excited to share the history and culture of this beautiful Emerald Isle. It is so refreshing to see the excitement and celebration of a national heritage! As the United States is a melting pot of so many cultures and familial backgrounds, it thrills me to see so many Americans …

Did you know there is a day set aside each year to recognize your Grandpa and Grandma?  National Grandparents Day was signed into law in the United States by President Jimmy Carter in 1978. This special day to honor all Grandparents is observed on the first Sunday of September following Labor Day. So this year we will celebrate Grandma and Grandpa on Sunday, September 9th! On the actual day, many families will also gather to share stories and a meal with Nana and Papa!  …

April is flying by and where did it go? It's almost May Day and I'm looking forward to all the Mother's Day festivities! May is by far my favorite month of the year. As a kiddo, when May arrived, it was the month that finally brought warm weather, and we played outside until Mom called us home at dark. It was also the end of the school year and in just a few short weeks the much anticipated summer vacation would begin. We also celebrated several family birthdays during May, and I even chos …

Did you know that Grandparents Day will be celebrated in the U.S. on Sunday, September 10th, 2017? In 1978 President Jimmy Carter proclaimed a national holiday in honor of grandparents. The idea was conceived in 1970 by a West Virginia housewife, Marian McQuade. Through her efforts statewide, the United States Congress passed legislation to proclaim the first Sunday after Labor Day as National Grandparents Day. September was chosen as the month to celebrate our beloved Grandparents because …

Yikes! There are just a little over 5 weeks until Christmas and I need to start thinking about whether or not I will send holiday cards this year! I typically purchase my Christmas and New Year greeting cards when they're on sale at the end of the previous year's holiday season. I really then have no plausible excuse the following year not to send them. However, as the holidays quickly approach and the days get busier with Thanksgiving, decorating our home inside and out, shopping for the per …