President Ronald Reagan is the man to thank for National Peach Month. Back in 1982 President Reagan declared August as the month our nation should celebrate this delicate, delicious summertime stone fruit – not that we needed a Presidential declaration to bite into a juicy peach and enjoy its wonderful flavor and texture. Peaches are…
Summer is winding down and autumn will be here before we know it. Labor Day pays tribute to all the contributions and achievements of American workers. This September holiday also signals the end of summer festivities and the start of the fabulous fall season, with cooler temperatures, changing leaves, and evenings with friends and family gathered around…
World Humanitarian Day is celebrated every year on August 19th, recognizing the plight of civilians around the world who have become caught up in conflicts, and the worldwide humanitarian efforts to help them. The United Nations chose this date because it marks the day on which the UN’s Special Representative to Iraq and 21 of…
You’ve no doubt heard of wine in a box, which can be surprisingly good, but did you know there’s also wine in a can that isn’t half bad? Our friends at Sunset Magazine have compiled a list of six surprisingly great canned wines that will make a wonderful addition to your next camping cooler. Let’s…
Although National Friendship Day is officially on August 4th this year, we thought it would be the perfect time to share some ways you can celebrate your BFF throughout the year. Why keep it to just one day, after all? Friendship makes life sweeter, gets us through the hard times a little easier, and adds…