What could be better than a small town parade to celebrate the 4th of July? Firemen, high school band, neighborhood floats, kids on bikes, political candidates, realtors and carpet cleaners were all part of this year’s Superior, Colorado, neighborhood parade. My kids love gathering candy from the floats and I love snapping pictures of all…
Today you’ll probably be doing some shopping for tomorrow’s celebration of 4th of July, Independence Day, our nation’s birthday. Before you go, watch this video from OK! Magazine’s Entertainment Director Shauna Bass. Bass tells us who’s America’s choice for which celebrities they want to spend 4th of July with (You’ll be surprised!). She also gives…
In two days, we celebrate the birth of our nation. It was 236 years ago Wednesday that our country declared “No More” – we are our own nation. “We don’t need your stinkin’ taxes, Britain” – we are taxed enough already. Do your kids get this? For some, Independence Day is a day for hot…
Yesterday I wrote a few fun facts about the Founding Fathers because I love them and can’t get enough of the stories. Today, I’ll write a few more fun things to know about our founders from the book “Lives of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence,” published by Wallbuilders Press, originally printed in 1848….
I love the Founding Fathers and I can’t get enough of the stories about their lives and the circumstances around the Declaration of Indepedence and the ratification of the Constitution. Since we are getting ready to celebrate our country’s 235th birthday on Monday, I wanted to write a bit about our founders and our founding…
Isn’t the 4th of July when we celebrate the birth of this great country? Why do we need Flag Day, June 14th, to recognize the flag? According to USFlag.org, in 1885, a school teacher in Fredonia, Wisconsin, believed the flag was very important to this great nation and wanted to start a special day that…
Looking for fun ideas for the family this summer or anytime? See what FamilyFun.com has for you. From games to crafts, and more. Get great cooking ideas for family meals. Holiday recipes and even how to videos will spark the creative chef in you. Surprise your friends with great recipes fit for your family. Find…
Here it is, the birthday of our country. For better or worse, it is still here, 228 years after the Declaration of Independence. A lot of things have happened over those years, and today is a time to put the differences aside, and reflect on what we truly enjoy. Today’s site is called Happy 4th…
Here it is, the birthday of our country. For better or worse, it is still here, 227 years after the Declaration of Independence. A lot of things have happened over those years, and today is a time to put the differences aside, and reflect on what we truly enjoy. Today’s site is called Happy 4th…
Here it is, the birthday of our country. For better or worse, it is still here, 226 years after the Declaration of Independence. A lot of things have happened over those years, and today is a time to put the differences aside, and reflect on what we truly enjoy. Today’s site is called Happy 4th…