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 holidays. It is a day to be proud of the red, white and blue. There are lots of ways you can celebrate Independence Day that are equally special. For many people July 4th is an excellent day to also celebrate summer with a picnic in the
Archives for June, 2009
Throwing a July 4th Barbecue the Traditional Way!
by Patti June 30th, 2009 | 4th of July, Party Ideas
Saying Thank You and You Matter to Me on Non-Holidays
by Patti June 23rd, 2009 | 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 important to bear in mind, however, that holiday gift giving does not have to be reserved for special holidays. You can create your own special occasions based on what is happening in your life and the lives of those around you. You might decide to present
It is important to bear in mind, however, that holiday gift giving does not have to be reserved for special holidays. You can create your own special occasions based on what is happening in your life and the lives of those around you. You might decide to present
Celebrating Father’s Day in a Meaningful Manner
by Patti June 16th, 2009 | 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 pancakes or making sure there is plenty of fresh squeezed orange juice will put a smile on his face that will last all day. You might even want to whip up a batch of your mother’s chocolate chip muffins to add a little decadence to
Celebrating Flag Day in the United States
by Patti June 9th, 2009 | Holiday Events
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 holiday, but it is important nonetheless. This year it falls on a Sunday. It commemorates when the flag was first adopted in the United States, which took place on June 14, 1777, by resolution of the Second Continental Congress.
History is kind of sketchy as to when
Flag Day is not an official federal holiday, but it is important nonetheless. This year it falls on a Sunday. It commemorates when the flag was first adopted in the United States, which took place on June 14, 1777, by resolution of the Second Continental Congress.
History is kind of sketchy as to when
Gift Giving in Corporate Circles
by Patti June 2nd, 2009 | Presents
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 called for.
Giving gifts in the corporate world is often about showing employees how much they are valued for their efforts. It also might be a way to thank your clients for their continued business. It also might be a more personal gift, such as for
Giving gifts in the corporate world is often about showing employees how much they are valued for their efforts. It also might be a way to thank your clients for their continued business. It also might be a more personal gift, such as for
