This is the season when many of us will have family and friends as overnight guests. Even if you are short on time, space and money, here are 8 tips to help your guests feel more at home: A basket full of things guests might have forgotten I have a basket I leave out … Read more
photo credit I believe most of us look forward to watching fireworks on the 4th of July, but do we really remember what the importance of this day is all about? On July 4, 1776 the Declaration of Independence was officially adopted and we became our own country from Great Britain. Very exciting! That is … Read more
Cinco de Mayo means the 5th of May in English. It is not Mexico’s Independence Day. This is a time when individuals living in Mexico and the Unites States celebrate and commemorate the victory the Mexican army had over French soldiers at the 1862 Battle of Puebla in Puebla, Mexico. People celebrate the Mexican-American culture and heritage with parties, dancing, … Read more
As I grew up, we marked the days until Christmas with this advent calendar that my mother made. I have fond memories of my siblings and I competing to get to put up our favorite ornaments, and of course to put up Santa on the 24th. But once my own children came along, I wanted a … Read more
Welcome to the first day of 5 Days of Preparing for the Holidays. Today we’re talking about Decorating! Come along as members of the Crew share with you all of their tips for creating a lovely home during the holidays. <div align=”center”><a href=”http://www.schoolhousereviewcrew.com” title=”Preparing for the Holidays”><img src=”http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb374/TOSCrew2011/Blog%20Hops/5daysbuttonsm.jpg” alt=”Preparing for the Holidays” style=”border:none;” /></a></div> Powered … Read more