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• Father's Day Gift Ideas Anything But The Necktie  By : Kevin Buyer
  Poor old Dad. Did you know that more collect calls are made on Father' Day than any other day of the year? Alright Mom's before you laugh too hard, Mother's Day is right behind at number 2. So maybe you've decided you're going to make up for all those bad neckties you gave dad when you were younger, and let's not forget the time you left the garage door open and it rained on all of his tools.
  
  Like most holiday's Father's Day gift giving ideas have gotten much more sophisti...
• Healthy Easter Treats – Easter Bunnies Bring More Than Chocolate Eggs  By : Susanne Myers
  Easter baskets don’t have to be full of chocolate and peeps. Here are some great ideas that will fill your Easter basket without all the extra fat and sugar.
  
  Bubbles
  
  What child doesn’t love to blow bubbles? Grab a couple of bottles of bubbles for this year’s Easter basket. The kids will have a blast with them and with a little luck it will be warm enough outside to keep them busy and running around chasing bubbles for quite some time.
  
  Sidewalk Chalk
  
  Another fun ...
• Easter In England - A Family Affair  By : Elaine Currie
  You would be forgiven for thinking that England has no Easter traditions because it is a time for quiet family gatherings with none of the razzmatazz and much less of the commercialism that accompanies Christmas. England does, however, have plenty of traditions and superstitions, many of which can be traced back to ancient times.
• Romantic Things to Do for Your Wife on Mother's Day  By : Cinneide
  You really want to do something that she will never forget.
• How To Make A Home-Made Mother's Day Card  By : Cinneide
  We all have them, photos of our kids. Well grab some construction paper or card stock, a photo and some glue and make this adorable little card.
• Easy Crafts for Kids Aged 3-5 to Make for Mother's Day  By : Cinneide
  Kids are always wanting to make mom a gift for Mother's Day. They want something that is all their own, without much help from anyone, so here are some ideas that are both inexpensive and easy for them.
• An Inspirational Poem for Mother's Day  By : Cinneide
  If you are looking for an inspirational poem that shows an understanding of what a mom has to deal with, this is the one. Every mom, young or old, knows this by heart and can only hope that her children will understand when they grow up.
• Arbor Day - The Selflessness Of Trees  By : cdm
  Arbor Day, as it is commonly known today, is of American origin and was first observed in Nebraska, USA on the 10th of April 1872.
• Get The Right Event Planner For Your Next Celebration  By : Gray Rollins
  Wedding come up? 50th Anniversary Celebration? Big Birthday Bash? Whatever the special occasion one thing is for certain; planning a sophisticated event and coordinating all the details and things that have to happen is no easy task. That’s why you need to hire an event planner and here’s how to find a good event planner
  
  You might think that hiring an event planner isn’t within your budget but you couldn’t be more wrong. The time you’ll save is worth a lot of money, and wi...
• Perfect Gifts For Mother’s Day  By : Francesca
  Mother’s day is almost here and I urge you to start thinking about unique gift ideas for your mom. There is only one day each year when we can really thank our mother for all the effort and love she has given to us. Lets do it right. Lets give her the perfect gifts for mother’s day.
  
  I know many people that join the birth day gift for mom with the mother’s day gift. Don’t do it. She deserves the two gifts. And you could always find a gift to buy her. After all, she is a wom...
• Creative Ways To Celebrate Mother's Day With Flowers  By : Wesley Berry
  Moms are amazing people. They selflessly care for their children making sure there are always clean clothes to wear, a delicious dinner on the table, and plenty of love to go around. They often put their families ahead of themselves expecting only a quick hug or a smile as a reward. That's why celebrations honoring mothers have been occurring since the times of the ancient Greeks, and perhaps even before. The first official Mother's Day in the United States was on May 9, 1914...
• Vacuums Your Car’s Best Friend  By : Dave Carter
  We’d all be lost without our vacuum cleaner, right? From the kids walking in all kinds of things to those routine spills and messes, wouldn’t our homes look terrible without that trusty tool to help us out?
• Oktoberfest - A Celebration Of German Culture  By : Rick Hendershot
  Oktoberfest is one of the world's great seasonal festivals. It is held every fall in Munich, Bavaria, and in other locations around the world.
  
  The first Oktoberfest started as a series of horse races in honour of the wedding of the Crown Prince of Bavaria in 1810. The horse races became an annual event and were combined with the state agricultural fair the following year. By 1818 the folks were setting up booths and serving food and drink.
  
  By the late 1800s the booths ...
• New Year's Planning - Critical Success Factors  By : Paul Lemberg
  Whatever time of the year it is, you have probably set a working direction for the rest of the year, including clear-cut objectives. Your first-iteration plan to reach them should be in place. This now (whatever time it is - if you are thinking about it) seems like an ideal time to rethink the whole thing, doesn't it? In our sped-up 21st century world, plans are subject to change just as soon as - or perhaps even before - they are written.
  
  If you haven't already done so, n...
• How To Manage Your Holiday Stress  By : Kim Olver
  Are you plagued by holiday stress year after year? Do you feel as if you are a victim in all of this? Do you believe that you are the ONLY one in your household who is contributing to the success of the holiday?
  
  Let me share with you some ideas for making the holidays manageable. I used to literally make myself nuts during holiday time. I was married to a man who thought his contribution to the holiday was simply to show up, eat his fill and then watch television in the li...
• Mother’s Day, Not Nearly Enough Time, Just One Day For Mothers  By : James Zeller
  Many take both Mother, and Mother’s Day for granted. We all have, as children growing up. Mother’s Day is more than just a Sunday to send flowers to Mom. Mother’s Day is a memorial that serves as just a fleeting moment of the year to show honor and due reverence to one we love so dear. It’s only one day, and not nearly enough.
  
  Being a full-time mother is one of the highest salaried jobs in my field, since the payment is pure love. -- Mildred B. Vermont
  
  Eight of her twel...
• Using Child Stories to Teach the True Meaning of Easter  By : Paul Arinaga
  While I am certainly not erudite enough to give you the definitive answer on what Easter means. I believe that it offers many valuable insights about life, no matter what your religious beliefs. In fact, the Easter story is so powerful that it probably offers something even to an open-minded atheist!
• A Brief History Of Valentine's Day  By : Gregg Hall
  The celebration of Valentine’s Day owes its existence to an ancient pagan ritual. With the spread of Christianity, priests had numerous heathen practices to deal with among their constituents. One of these ancient rituals was the Feast of Lubercus which they changed to St. Valentine’s Day changing the pagan practice of drawing girl’s names with drawing Saints’ names.
• The Origin Of Giving Valentine's Day Cards  By : Eric V. Allen
  Traditionally, mid-February was a Roman time to meet and court prospective mates. The Lupercian lottery (under penalty of mortal sin), Roman young men did institute the custom of offering women they admired and wished to court handwritten greetings of affection on February 14. The cards acquired St. Valentine's name.
  
  As Christianity spread, so did the Valentine's Day card. The earliest extant card was sent in 1415 by Charles, duke of Orleans, to his wife while he was a pri...
• 12 Thoughts for a Happy New Year  By : Gerri D Smith
  New Year's resolutions are often started, and often forgotten by year's end. For something to do that will last the whole year, pick one of the following thoughtful ideas and try it for a full month. Then at the end of 2006, check your score to see how many you were actually able to add to your list of achievements. Have fun!
• Ideas For Your Baby's First Christmas  By : Gregg Hall
  How about a personalized Christmas stocking for your baby? This is something that could become a treasured possession for years to come and can be passed down from one generation to another.
• His-story Her-story and a tribute...Black History Month  By : Daviyd Peterson
  During Black History month everyone will remember the long
  line of history left to celebrate, and look toward the
  future of history being written with the Kings, queens,
  leaders, orators, champions and heralds of a great nation
  of people.
• Tips For Buying Easter Lilies  By : Gray Rollins
  Give the gift of Easter lilies
  
  Easter lilies are one of the most popular of all holiday plants. They are gorgeous little flowers that will bring joy into the home of anyone who is lucky enough to receive them. If your home needs a little oomph this year then pick up some Easter lilies and if you are invited to an Easter dinner or Easter party, consider bringing along some Easter lilies to give as a hostess gift. They will simply light up the room!
  
  What makes Easter lili...
• Who Doesn't Love Easter Candy?  By : Gray Rollins
  There are only two types of candy that matter in today’s society
  
  There are only two kinds of candy that people rave about these days and that is Halloween candy and Easter candy. Easter candy is one of the most popular and sought after types of candy in all the world and adults and children alike stock up each year on all of their favorites. I myself have a penchant for crème filled Easter eggs and chocolate marshmallow eggs. I admit it, I am not ashamed, they are deliciou...
• What Is Easter Without An Easter Basket  By : Gray Rollins
  What is Easter without an Easter Basket
  
  Every Easter needs an Easter Basket. If you are religious then Easter is probably about Jesus and his resurrection but if when it comes to your children they care about the Easter basket. Easter baskets are glorious little baskets that are pretty and filled with lovely candy. All kids love candy, all of them.
  
  The Easter basket has come a long way in the last few decades. There was a time when this kind of gift was simply for child...