holidays

September 7, 2020
How We Got Labor Day

Most of us know that Labor Day is the first Monday in September and that it’s the unofficial end of Summer (and that means no more white or seersucker).  It’s…

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June 20, 2020
The Origins of Father’s Day

In the past we’ve talked about the importance of being a good father (and even of the importance of being an uncle) and given some gift ideas.  This year we…

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March 11, 2019
St. Patrick’s Day: Bigger in America than in Ireland

Several countries helped colonize the land that would eventually become the United States, so it’s unsurprising that their legacy can still be seen in our holidays.  Mardi Gras pays homage…

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April 28, 2018
A different idea for a summer getaway: National Parks

Our modern society can often get stuck in a hedonic loop, aiming for “fun” as the end goal in our leisure time.  But the reality is that fun is only…

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January 20, 2014
Valentine’s Day Checklist: Flower Edition

We’re now past mid-January, which leaves us less than a month until Valentine’s Day. In anticipation, we thought we’d help with a little primer on flowers: Rule #1: Save Money,…

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August 13, 2013
4 Not-So-Common Vacation Destinations

It’s August, and although summer is coming to a close, that doesn’t mean vacation season is over just yet. Rather than spending your last warm-weather trip heading to the same…

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