Journal
In the Hope of a More Perfect Union
Being a Boy Scout afforded me many opportunities for adventure, experiential learning, and service I otherwise wouldn’t have had. One service opportunity my troop was routinely in charge of was to set up an American flag in the front yard of every neighbor who wanted one on all the patriotic holidays.
Read on to hear what I learned from this experience, the meaning behind our flag, and the holidays that celebrate it.
Movies with my Mom
As we create memories together, we are creating something that money cannot buy. These shared experiences are the ones that I will treasure for a lifetime and that will continue to bring us closer together as the years go by.
Whether it's our first time watching a particular film or a beloved classic that we've seen too many times, watching it allows us to connect over and over again.
Being Friends with Bread
An Easter Brunch of Earnest Emblems
Planning a Pub Night
We hope to help you learn how to create a pub night experience for your family and friends.
While it's good for any night, we are going to talk a bit about making it an experience the famed Irish holiday, that is celebrated with more zeal in America than in Ireland itself, St. Patrick's Day.
Together at Last: Valentine's Day at Home
First, let's get in the mood and talk about the lore of love and valentines through the ages.
We are a people fascinated and ruled by love. We sing about it, write about it, dream about it, feel it, chase it, lose it, and celebrate it on the 14th day of February.
Twelfth Night: A Night of Kings and Revelry
Hello Winter, My Old Friend
With snowy days ahead, we are dreaming of all the ways we can enjoy this season, instead of impatiently waiting for the next.
The simple acts of lighting a candle or building a crackling fire bring a measure of peace as the storm swirls outside. Hello winter, my old friend, come and stay for a while.
Christmas Book Countdown
Santa Lucia: A Celebration of Light
The story of Santa Lucia, the bearer of light, is one that children relive each year on December 13th. Wearing a crown of candles and singing the songs of light and Christmas bring a sense of warmth and sweetness to the season. Read on to hear about the tradition and what we like to do to celebrate. We have also created a collection of items to help make your celebration be filled with light.
Remembering Lucia and her kind actions towards others is a wonderful way to add meaning to your Christmas season. Here are some ideas of ways to celebrate at home this year and tell her story.