Planning a party and want to do something decoratively different? If you are tired of streamers and cardboard banners hanging on your party room walls, consider taking decorating up a notch with helium balloons. With just a modicum of effort, balloons can transform a room like few other decorations can. Balloon bouquets are always nice, [...]

“That’s the day the pool opens,” said a group of kids visiting the U.S. Capital, when they were asked what Memorial Day was. It may be true that the holiday was deliberately placed at the beginning of summer — one theory is that this time of year was chosen because, by then, all regions of [...]

July 4th is the holiday where we celebrate our independence as a nation, but it’s also the day where everyone likes to get together and celebrate with a cookout. This the the perfect excuse to invite your neighboors and just chill out in the sun while enjoying grilled kabobs, barbeque chicken, pasta salad, and a [...]

Father’s Day is coming in about a month on June 20, 2010. What do you have planned to honor your dad on this special day? Surprise dad with something special and unique for an unforgettable day for him.

The stereotype of giving Dad a tie for Father’s Day isn’t that far off from reality. For some reason, Father’s Day gifts tend to be clichés like cologne, slippers, and yes, a tie. Here are some ways to get the kids involved in picking a gift that Dad actually will enjoy: 1) Tickets to a [...]