April Fool’s Day is one of those amusing and enjoyable holidays that does not warrant a gift or a day off from work or school. It is just fun and provides an opportunity for some harmless mischief!
The origins of April Fool’s Day, which is sometimes referred to as All Fool’s Day, is not well documented in history. In fact, no one really knows when it got its start. April Fool’s Day has evolved from a number of different cultures and is a holiday that continues to be celebrated in many different places in the world.
Some trace the earliest history of
Archives for March, 2009
Preparing for Earth Day
by Patti March 24th, 2009 | Earth Day
Earth Day is on April 22nd. While that still may be sometime away, consider this- there is never just one day or any good time to think about doing your part for the environment. The best time is any time at all!
The concept of Earth Day was created by United States Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin, and it was born from a conference held in Seattle, Washington, in September 1969. It was decided that a day would be set aside in the spring of 1970 to make environmental concerns front and center on the national agenda. The day that was
The concept of Earth Day was created by United States Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin, and it was born from a conference held in Seattle, Washington, in September 1969. It was decided that a day would be set aside in the spring of 1970 to make environmental concerns front and center on the national agenda. The day that was
Holiday Travelling with Your Baby for the First Time
by Patti March 17th, 2009 | Holiday Events
Sometimes travelling in order to spend time with family for a holiday is a necessity. If you have a new baby, then there is the added stress of worrying over every last detail. Rest assured that by the time an infant is three years old, travelling should not be as problematic as you might think.
Read on for some suggestions to make holiday travelling with your little one an enjoyable experience as opposed to a complete nightmare!
Read on for some suggestions to make holiday travelling with your little one an enjoyable experience as opposed to a complete nightmare!
- If you are breastfeeding your baby, then pack a bottle of water for yourself so you will not become dehydrated throughout the journey (unless you
Saint Patrick’s Day Trivia (Part Two)
by Patti March 10th, 2009 | St. Patrick's Day
If you are like me, then you like to know as much as you can about a holiday in order to celebrate it to the fullest. Before you don your greenest outfit and brew up a green concoction, read on for some interesting nuggets of information about the Irish holiday!
- Individuals of Irish heritage wear green on Saint Patrick’s Day as an ode to the lush green countryside of Ireland. They participate in festivities in order to honor the memory of Saint Patrick and also to show their love of Ireland to the rest of the world.
- The largest (and longest in
