Birthday Traditions – Celebrating Another Year of Life
Children love a birthday. Not only do they get to be one year closer to the ever desired adulthood, but they are their own queen or king for just one day. The countdown starts months ahead, little reminders start...
New Year Resolutions
The up and coming New Year is a perfect time to reflect on the year before and to make plans for the year ahead. This is a time when people become excited about change and are more than willing...
What Happened to Sunday – The Day of Rest, Religion and Relaxation
The first day of the week (or the last day depending upon how you look at it) has traditionally be a day of rest. A day of visiting with families, going to church, strolling by grave-sites to visit loved...
Valentine’s Day – A Day to Express Your Love to Your Partner
The month of romance is fast approaching, but some probably aren't looking forward to February 14th rearing its ugly head. Valentine's Day, or the “hallmark holiday,”is embraced by couples who exchange love letters and candy hearts and singletons who...
History of Mother’s Day – Interesting Facts and Trivia
Mothers have been venerated for centuries. The tradition continues today, with Mother’s Day being one of the most celebrated occasions of the year.
Ancient Greeks held a spring festival in honor of Rhea, the mother of gods and goddesses. The...
St. Patricks Day – Celebrating the Irish
For those who have never realized the meaning of St. Patricks Day, it is simply a day set aside in the middle of March that it's perfectly acceptable to drink too much and be boisterously joyous. St. Patrick's Day...
Valentine Traditions from Around the World
In America, Valentine’s Day traditions are fairly basic. A thoughtful card for your lover and perhaps a sweet gift of flowers, candy, or jewelry and the typical man’s Valentine’s Day celebrations are completed. Women are starting to jump on...
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas – Get Something Nice for Mom
It’s just a week away and while dads across the world think they have a whole week or more to shop- its time the truth is revealed. Everywhere you look online there are lists and tips about what mom...
Mothers Day versus Fathers Day – Moms Get a Lot More Love
Fathers Day is right around the corner. And apparently, according to some research out of Huffington Post, Mothers are worth 8 billion more dollars than fathers are? At least when it comes to how much money is spent on...
What Happened to Sunday – The Day of Rest, Religion and Relaxation
The first day of the week (or the last day depending upon how you look at it) has traditionally be a day of rest. A day of visiting with families, going to church, strolling by grave-sites to visit loved ones who have passed, sitting down with extended family to...
How Much Have Food Prices Increased Since 1960
For those of us old enough of remember, it seems like food prices (along with everything else) have skyrocketed. I can remember buying a Hershey bar for .05₡. Personal income was much less than now, but it seemed like it stretched much further. Economists say it's just nostalgic memories,...
What is Compound Interest – How to Make your Money Grow
Most people understand “interest” as it applies to loans, credit cards and savings accounts. When talking about loans and credit cards, interest is the fee you are charged to borrow money. With savings accounts, interest is the amount of money you earn for keeping your savings in the bank....
