Have you ever wondered why Thanksgiving Day always falls on the 4th Thursday of every year? Why was it a Thursday? Why not a Friday so we could have a three day weekend? Was it so the stores could have a Black Friday? Okay, the last one doesn’t actually matter since stores had not coined …
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Nov 13 2022
Discover the Best Holiday Attractions at Universal Orlando: Christmas Delights Await
Get ready to step into a winter wonderland filled with holiday magic at Universal Orlando! As the festive season approaches, Universal extends a warm invitation to experience the very best of Christmas attractions. From enchanting lights to captivating shows, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Immerse yourself in the spirit of the season as you …
Nov 11 2022
5 Aromatherapy Scents for Relaxation and Sleep
There are few things more frustrating than not being able to get to sleep. After a long day of accomplishing whatever life has put in front of us for the day, be that working in the office, out on the slopes, or home with the children, we all need to be able to unwind then …
Nov 08 2022
A Bounty of Choices at the Farmers’ Market (with an Acorn Squash Soup Recipe)
A Bounty of Choices Still Remain at the Farmers’ Market As the leaves turn and a chill is in the air, the bounty of fall harvest is still available at your local farmers’ market. The variety is less, but there is still plenty to choose from including beans, lettuce, various squashes, pumpkins and root vegetables. …
Nov 07 2022
From Homemade Suet Cakes to Hearty Grains: Winter Treats Your Chickens Will Love
Winter can be a challenging time for backyard chicken owners. Not only do they have to contend with colder temperatures and less daylight, but they also have to make sure their feathered friends are well-fed and happy. Fortunately, there are plenty of winter treats that your chickens will love, from homemade suet cakes to hearty …
Oct 30 2022
A History of How Halloween Came to America
Halloween has most definitely been “Americanized,” in the sense that it has become all about buying large amounts of candy and discounted decorations. It is a mindless holiday that people ritualistically practice without even thinking about it. It is rare to hear someone talk about the history of Halloween. However, the history of Halloween and …
Oct 24 2022
3 Fun Historic Halloween Celebrations
There are hundreds if not thousands of Halloween celebrations that happen sometime during the month of October across the United States and the rest of the World. In some cultures, the celebrations are called the Day of the Dead as a way of paying respect for loved ones who have gone before us. Other people …
Oct 24 2022
Halloween Gourd Friends
Fall has arrived and pumpkins have arrived with it but today, I’m not really looking at the pumpkins. Instead, I am looking at the cute little bags of gourds that are lining the produce section of your local grocery store. Usually, these little treats are found in a bag of about 12 gourds. They are …
Oct 23 2022
13 Classic Movies for a Spooky Halloween Night
It’s not easy to create a horror movie that doesn’t rely solely on sudden loud noises or gore to shock viewers, which is perhaps why so few films in the horror genre rise above mediocre. A movie like Carrie has some wonderful scenes, but the overall mood is ruined by shifts in tone as if it can’t …