Mother’s Day, celebrated the second Sunday of May and indeed became an official United States national holiday in 1914, does have a very unique and remarkable history. A day set aside in the honoring of mothers is not a new concept or custom. This particular tradition dates back throughout antiquity, even before the ancient Grecians, ...
Knitting is a well loved craft and many people around the world have indulged in this fun hobby. It is a great way to keep yourself busy and also gives you immense satisfaction to see something beautiful that you have created yourself. If you have not knitted before and want to try out the amazing ...
Last night I stopped in at my cousins new apartment. It was the first time I had seen it, so I was excited to browse through all of her rooms, to see how she had gone about decorating the place. I found myself in her bedroom; eh, the bedroom was nice…but something else caught my ...
One of my favorite bands of recent years is Snow Patrol. The band released its first album, Songs for Polar Bears, in 1998, but did not really catch on in the U.S. until the band’s third album, Final Straw, was released in 2004. So when choosing my favorite top 10 Snow Patrol songs, it’s no ...
Many are on the move with the latest in portable tablets, laptops, net-book, etc, but there’s still a great demand in the stable desktop market, for people who work at home or for personal use. Also, for parents who may need to keep a close eye on their teen-who is always on favorite social networking ...
Administrative Professional Day also known as Secretary’s Day is celebrated the Wednesday in the last full week of April (the 23rd this year). Many larger companies are finally observing this holiday. However there are some privately owned companies and smaller companies that don’t really take the time to acknowledge this important day. If you are ...
Crochet hooks are made out of many different materials, and all have different qualities, both good and bad. Will a wood, metal or plastic crochet hook be best for you? When deciding what type of crochet hook to buy, read this to determine what size you’ll need based on what project you’ll be working on. ...
Outdoor weddings are an affordable alternative to expensive indoor wedding venues. Couples select outdoor wedding venues because nature provides the most spectacular backgrounds and alters where their vows can be exchanged. However, while an outdoor wedding venue can save you money and provide you with a beautiful place to get married, there are extra planning ...
James Patterson is an award-winning best-selling American author and the creator of the thriller series featuring Alex Cross. Here are some little known facts about James Patterson. 1. James Patterson is the former chairman of J.W. Thompson, an advertising company. In fact, Patterson is attributed with coming up with the slogan, “Toys R’ Us Kid.” ...
Flash cards are a great help to kids trying to learn math facts, letters, words, countries, states, and more, and the Internet is a fabulous resource for flash cards of all types. Why buy flash cards from your local discount store or school supply store when you can find dozens of printable flash cards for ...