Archives for June 2009

Throwing a July 4th Barbecue the Traditional Way!

June 30th, 2009 – 6:57 am Posted by Patti

July 4th is a day to celebrate the country’s independence with your closest family members and friends. For many people it is a day to throw a party, eat lots of good summertime food and enjoy laughter, conversation and some fireworks to round out the day. Patriotism is high on this most important of American [...]

Saying Thank You and You Matter to Me on Non-Holidays

June 23rd, 2009 – 9:27 am Posted by Patti
Tagged as: Presents

Holidays are wonderful opportunities to tell the people closest to you how much they matter and to say thank you for their presence in your life. One way that many people choose to do this is by giving cards and gifts. Tokens of love, even those of the material kind, are always welcome. It is [...]

Celebrating Father’s Day in a Meaningful Manner

June 16th, 2009 – 10:19 am Posted by Patti
Tagged as: Father's Day

Father’s Day is celebrated on June 21st, which is also the official start to summer. If you are looking for a new and creative way to treat your dad to a special day, then why not start by thinking food. After all, what father does not like to eat? Perhaps making him his favorite blueberry [...]

Celebrating Flag Day in the United States

June 9th, 2009 – 10:14 am Posted by Patti

What will you be doing on June 14 this year? Regardless of where you will be or what you will have planned for the day just make sure that you take the opportunity to remember a special birthday on that date. It is the birthday of the flag! Flag Day is not an official federal [...]

Gift Giving in Corporate Circles

June 2nd, 2009 – 10:31 am Posted by Patti

When it comes to giving gifts in the corporate world it is not the same as the gift giving that takes place among informal circles (in other words, your family and friends). While gift giving is most common during the Christmas season, there are other holidays and occasions throughout the year where it may be [...]