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Happy Valentine's Day & AZ Statehood Day

February 14, 2024

By Jeryse

February - It is the month of love! I remember February from childhood as the month of hearts, chocolate, doilies, lace and cards! I loved it. A fun decorated box to collect my cards and candy in. As an adult, I remember sending my twin daughters to the father-daughter dance. Such fun memories. Valentine's greetings […]

MLK Day - Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 12, 2024

By Jeryse

"This is not a black holiday; it is a people's holiday," said Coretta Scott King after President Ronald Reagan signed the King Holiday Bill into law on Nov. 2, 1983. But in the complicated history of Martin Luther King, Jr Day, it has only recently been a holiday for all the people, all the time.

Why we Celebrate Labor Day?

September 2, 2023

By Jeryse

I know, the title of this post may seem weird. "Why do we celebrate Labor Day?" Does anyone know why we have a day off in September? Be honest, who gets Labor Day confused with Memorial Day? To be fair to both holidays, everyone should know and understand the who and why we celebrate Labor […]

Fabulous 4th of July - Fun, Facts, Celebrations

June 30, 2023

By Jeryse Kelly

Watch this short video to learn and know the history of the 4th of July otherwise known as Independence Day! Take some time during the holiday weekend to learn some history of America winning its independence and gaining the 4th of July holiday. Did you know Every 4th of July the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia […]

Fun and Festive Event Ideas for the Summer Season

June 15, 2023

By Jeryse Kelly

It is already mid-June, and schools are officially done for the year. We have celebrated Flag Day and the Army's birthday. What is next for the second half of June? There are a handful of fun and festive events for the summer season; Juneteenth, Father's Day, Summer Solstice Emancipation Proclamation & Juneteenth On September 22, […]

Happy Mother's Day!

May 12, 2023

By Jeryse Kelly

Mother's Day and how to celebrate. April showers bring May flowers. Those May flowers can be picked and handed to your mother because it is Mother's Day. Mother's Day has always been a special holiday to me even when I was growing up. My father would get us up (EARLY) and we would drive along […]

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