The Origin of Christmas Cards in the United States
July 26, 2007 
Sending and receiving Christmas cards is a tradition that many of us have known all our lives. Yet, the truth is that the practice of sending cards is a relatively new one. Here’s a few facts about how these cards came to be a holiday tradition in the Unit
Christmas In July – Christmas Recipes
July 24, 2007 
This Week’s Christmas in July Edition of the Carnival of the Recipes is being hosted at Christmas Recipes This very special Christmas-themed Recipe Carnival provides some absolutely amazing Holiday Recipes. While you still have some time to plan for the Christmas Holiday and Thanksgiving Holidays you should try some of these that sound especially good and decide [...] More info…
On September 14, 2001, I sat down at my desk with a heavy heart. My task: to write the month’s lead article for the newsletter I published at that time at OrganizedHome.Com.
But just three days after the collapse of the Twin Towers, it was impossible to think about cleaning closets or decluttering the pantry.
I started to write, anyway–and this piece was the result, two hours later. It was the cry of my heart as the mother of a United States Marine, a son who had been called to alert in response to the attacks on our country.
A reader suggested I share it here, on this day, to remind us all that Memorial Day has a meaning beyond the barbeques and the beach.
Here it is, right down to the old-style format of our site on that day. Enjoy–and remember:
My Child, My Home, My Country: A Marine Mom Speaks</blockquote More info…
July 23, 2007 
Best Christmas cookies
Christmas Cookies, especially freshly baked homemade cookies are as much a part of Christmas as the Christmas tree or Christmas pudding. Traditionally, cookies were quite simple affairs, because until about fifty or so years ago, white sugar and white flour were kept aside only for guests. Most families had some special cookie recipes [...] More info…
Boxing Day is the name given to the December 26th public holiday, which was identical to the exchange of gifts that would normally occur on this day. It falls on the day after Christmas and is also known as the Feast of St. Stephen, the first Christian martyr. Boxing Day is one of [...] More info…
Organizing Your Own Happy Troupe of Christmas Carolers
When the holidays commence, many people enjoy singing carols. For some, the desire extends beyond the walls of churches and spills into offerings of music and song for the wider community. If you have a desire to enjoy Christmas caroling this year, but do
Happy Cinco De Mayo!
Celebrate with our Hispanic friends: it’s Cinco de Mayo! Learn more about this holiday, whip up some special foods, and try cute kids crafts from KidsDomain.com:
Cinco De Mayo from KidsDomain.com
Picnic Planning for Independence Day
from Wikihow
Picnic Planning Checklist
from Sunkist.com
Print A Picnic Planner Form
from OrganizedHome.Com
On September 14, 2001, I sat down at my desk with a heavy heart. My task: to write the month’s lead article for the newsletter I published at that time at OrganizedHome.Com.
But just three days after the collapse of the Twin Towers, it was impossible to think about cleaning closets or decluttering the pantry.
I started to write, anyway–and this piece was the result, two hours later. It was the cry of my heart as the mother of a United States Marine, a son who had been called to alert in response to the attacks on our country.
A reader suggested I share it here, on this day, to remind us all that Memorial Day has a meaning beyond the barbeques and the beach.
Here it is, right down to the old-style format of our site on that day. Enjoy–and remember:
My Child, My Home, My Country: A Marine Mom Speaks</blockquote More info…
2007 Preview: BYU (Fox Sports)
You may have missed it. Coach Bronco Mendenhall has restored the old BYU tradition and looks to keep the momentum going in 2007. More info…
Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way. Hey, who can ever get sick of that tune? It’s a classic. Your mom and dad sang it to you when you were still in diapers. Am I right or am I right? Okay, please tell me I’m right here, because my parents sang that thing over [...] More info…
Independence Day tradition, festivities draw crowds (Jefferson City News Tribune)
Exploring the sights and sounds of the annual Salute to America is a tradition for many Mid-Missourians. Carolyn Heidbrink has continued the tradition from her childhood with Gannon, 6, and Lacey, 4.
