Did you know that National Moon Day is today, July 20th? This is the 43rd anniversary of the day that Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on the moon and proclaimed that they were taking “one small step for a man and one giant leap for mankind.” There are plenty of fun ways that you can celebrate Moon Day in your own home and teach your children about this important moment in world history. Here are some ideas of what you can do to celebrate today: Make Moon Treats Bake up a batch of your favorite cookies and use cookie cutters to make them into round full moon and crescent moon … [Read more...]
Weird and Wonderful Holidays in the Month of July
Independence Day might be the most well known holiday in July, but did you know that this month also contains many other fun and quirky celebrations? Here are some of the strangest holidays in the month of July: July 1st: National Creative Ice Cream Flavor Day This holiday celebrates all of the unique combinations of tastes that bored ice-cream makes have come up with, so why not sample some wasabi ice cream or pine nut gelato? July 8th: Video Games Day Bring out all of your extra controllers and challenge your friends to a multi-player battle on your favorite video game. Make sure you have … [Read more...]
Tips for Celebrating Flag Day This June 14th
The Star Spangled Banner. Old Glory. Big Red White and Blue. Stars and Stripes. The American flag has a lot of nicknames and plenty of history behind it and in June millions of Americans will celebrate Flag Day by waving these thirteen stars and stripes outside of their houses and businesses. In the USA, Flag Day is celebrated on the 14th of June every year. This was the date that the flag of the United States was adopted. In fact, the week surrounding June the 14th is known as “National Flag Week” and during this week the President will issue a proclamation which encourages … [Read more...]
Got More Month Than Money? A Few Clever Ways to Save Money This Christmas
If you are short on funds this holiday season, there is no reason why your festivities have to be any less merry! You can still have a great time enjoying the season without having to spend a fortune. Here are some tips that will help you save money this holiday season: Instead of having to buy a gift for everyone in your office, group of friends, or social circle, why not organize a Secret Santa system instead. Put everyone’s name in a hat and then each draw out a name. You will only have to buy one gift instead of many, and everyone will get a gift in exchange! Why spend money on … [Read more...]
