Gary Chapman, the author of The 5 Love Languages, explains in his book that gift giving is a key way for some people to express love. For many, that’s why the holiday season is their favorite time of year. For others, gift giving leads to...
Most everyone has a favorite holiday ritual. Giving gifts, decorating the Christmas tree or lighting the menorah can be wonderful family traditions. If you’re not careful though, they can pose hazards to your pets. Make sure Fluffy and Fido have a happy holiday, too. Keep...
If you swear the holiday shopping season starts earlier every year, you’re not just whistling Dixie. It’s a strategic move led by the biggest retailers, as this article from Skyword breaks down. The phenomenon even has a nickname: Christmas Creep! (Sounds like someone who leaves...
Labor Day typically signifies a good-bye to Summer, and hello to back-to-school. It's also a time to reflect upon our country's workforce. As people start to settle into the impending change of seasons, how is your business going to celebrate Labor Day? Originally a Tribute to...
Every last Monday in May is part of that three-day Memorial Day weekend that inspires barbecues, outdoor parties, and early beach getaways. It's sometimes easy to forget the significance of the holiday, but you can balance the reflective and festive aspects of that date. As...
St. Patrick’s Day is one of the most fun holidays to decorate for. Whether you want to decorate your storefront or plan a group activity for kids, pick the perfect St. Patrick’s Day craft for you. There are hundreds of ideas out there, but here...
The idea of homework over holiday break might make your child as bummed out as you, but some good can come of it. For the teacher, this can be a useful time to catch up on their own work. They can fit in everything they’re required...
There’s nothing more frustrating than building gingerbread houses. They always seem like a good idea in theory! And then you throw children into the mix, and gingerbread winds up crushed or stuck to the walls. Yet, holiday recipes become important family traditions. And it doesn't have...
Have you heard about the boom in board games? Maybe you’ve seen the expanded collection of tabletop games offered by stores like Target and Barnes & Noble. Or perhaps your town has a new board game pub or tabletop cafe. Such a watering hole might serve...
Things really kick back into action during autumn. With family vacations behind us and schools getting families back into predictable patterns, it is a great time to attract new business! The change in weather, the color of the leaves and the return of everything pumpkin...