There used to be a time when a handful of days near the end of November looked something liked this: Thanksgiving Black Friday Small Business Saturday Cyber Monday Giving Tuesday This year we’ve seen the commercials and have been bombarded [...]
Is it really Thanksgiving if you don’t have a slice of pumpkin pie, topped with a dollop of whipped cream? It almost doesn’t seem possible to celebrate the holiday without this dessert staple. I prefer my slice after the leftovers [...]
The holiday season is already upon us. Thanksgiving is less than two weeks away. That hardly seems possible, but somehow this year has managed to go so slowly, yet so quickly, too. Although 2020 has been a difficult, unpredictable year, [...]
It’s a really beautiful sight when you see the American flag flying against the backdrop of a clear blue sky. It’s especially striking right now, during this warm stretch of fall weather as the leaves continue to change color and [...]
When you hear the word hero, what comes to mind? Do you think of a historical figure, a celebrity, an athlete, your mom or dad? Do you think of those on the front lines, like doctors, nurses, firefighters and Emergency [...]
We are just one week away from Hallowen. Looking to make the holiday spooktacular this year? If you’re hosting the neighbors, entertaining your family or even keeping it super low key, we can help make sure you've got all you [...]
You don’t need me to tell you there’s a lot going on in the world right now. If you watch the news or catch the headlines, you’ll find a lot of negative energy all around. A global pandemic. Civil unrest. [...]
Think back to a time when you played a sport or played an instrument or took a dance class. Think back to a time when you had a coach that impacted your life in a positive way. Coaches are people [...]
I’m a firm believer in the saying “You learn something new every day.” This can be true for learning new information in school, mastering a new skill, discovering a new fact, or even learning an important lesson. Learning isn’t confined [...]
In a world of uncertainties right now, there is one thing I know to be true: teachers are working hard. Incredibly hard. Some are back in the classroom full time, working to restore normalcy in a time of mask mandates, [...]