Archive for Holiday

">The Story of Valentine’s Day

People everywhere look forward to Valentine’s Day each year to sharing this special day with the ones they love. Valentine’s Day is a holiday which many believe to have started in Ancient Rome. February 14 was the date set aside to honor the goddess Juno who was Queen of the Gods and Goddesses. Juno was [...]

">Valentine’s Day Activities For Singles

Since I’m a single parent, I usually do something special with or for Andrew on Valentine’s Day. Here are some more ideas I came across for my single friends to make Valentine’s Day something to look forward to instead of dread. P.S. Happy Singles Awareness Day (SPM Wire) Valentine’s Day may be popular for couples, [...]

">Food Safety Tips For The Holidays

(StatePoint) With the holiday cooking season upon us, more Americans are worried about becoming sick of an annoying relative than they are of getting sick from the food on the table. But a new survey indicates that their relatives should be the least of their concerns, as more than one in five Americans (22 percent) [...]

">Holiday Planning Tips for WAHMs

Ahhh, the Holidays…… The Thanksgiving turkey comes out of the oven golden brown, with an enticing aroma that fills the entire house. All the china is in pristine condition and not a single piece in the set is missing. The family is gathered for holiday pictures, the children are poised perfectly; hands to themselves, not [...]

">Mama’s Holiday Wish List Meme

Mama’s Holiday Wish List Meme TodaysMama and GameStop are giving away a sleigh full of gifts this holiday season and to enter I’m sharing this meme with you. 1. What is your holiday wish for your family? To be together. 2. What is your Christmas morning / Hanukkah Nightly tradition? We open family presents Christmas [...]

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">Happy Singles Awareness Day

I know, I know. It’s Valentine’s Day. I just thought I’d take a moment to remind you of this post I did a year ago today. It’s easier than typing it out again, and I think I said it pretty good the first time. Happy Singles Awareness Day AND Happy Valentine’s Day!

">Common New Year Resolutions

Two of the most common new year resolutions have to do with health and finances. Many people have weight loss as a number one resolution. I’ve never been big on making my own new year resolutions. I’m not even sure why. Fear of failure is probably the biggest reason. That’s the same reason I don’t [...]

">I Still Believe in Santa Claus

I’m not sure what brought up the subject, but last night Andrew started talking about Christmas and Santa Claus. He looked at me kind of confused and said some people say Santa Claus isn’t real. I thought I was going to cry. I am not ready for him to stop believing in Santa Claus. I’m [...]

">Happy April Fool’s Day

I’m not a big prankster, but Andrew learned about April Fool’s Day at school yesterday and spent most of last night letting me know he couldn’t wait until today because he was going to play pranks on me. It never dawned on me until a half hour before school let out that I should come [...]