Candles have long been a source of light in cultures around the world. In many different religious traditions, the act of lighting candles in a religious context is considered a sacred action. The candle symbolizes light in the darkness of life and is the symbol of the holy illumination of the spirit of truth. In…
Summer is here, and that means summer visitors are a real possibility, and since August is National Family Fun Month, your extended family might want to spend it with you. If you have a spare bedroom, and especially if you live in a destination city, you might find that summertime brings unexpected houseguests and requests…
You just heard someone you know is getting married, and it’s so exciting! Engagements are happy occasions, worthy of celebrating with a thoughtful card, a small gift, and lots of well wishes. There are many ways to personalize an engagement wish, so let your relationship with the couple dictate the tone of your congratulatory message….
July 23, 2018 is National Gorgeous Grandma Day, and grandmothers, nanas, memas, grannies, nannys, and grandmas by many other names will be celebrated across the nation…and rightly so! You may not have been aware of this special day, but now that you know the day exists, you can make plans to spend it with your…
July is National Picnic Month, and America has some stunning picnic spots you can enjoy with your friends and family. A picnic is a meal enjoyed outdoors, often as part of a special excursion. A spontaneous adventure, a road trip, a camping trip, an exploration, a drive through the country on a weekend, there are…