Need something to distract you from the cares of the day? Design your own candy hearts with this candy heart generator. You can even save them and email them to friends.
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The Thursday before Ash Wednesday is Paczki Day in Eastern European communities around the globe. In 2008, that day is January 31.
Paczki (pronounced “Poonch-key”) are round, jelly-filled doughnuts, prevalent in Polish and Czech bakeries two to three weeks prior to lent. The decadent sugar-dusted pastries were traditionally a last indulgence prior to the strict Polish […]
January 31 is Valkyries Day in the Norse countries. It celebrates the Valkyries, the warrior maidens of Norse mythology. These spritely, yet powerful ladies were the warrior maidens of the god, Odin. They precided over battles and gently led the fallen to the Norse afterlife in Valhalla.
The Valkyries are perhaps best know for […]
It’s time to plan your Valentine’s Day activities. Whether you are single or spending the day with your sweetie, here are 25 ideas for what to do on Valentine’s Day:
1. Enjoy a romantic dinner for two at home.
2. Explore an exhibit at a local art museum.
3. Go cross-country skiing […]
February is Black History Month, Library Lovers Month, and American Heart Month. It’s also filled with lots of fun and interesting holidays. Below are just a few of the holidays we’ll be talking about in February:
February 1 - St. Brigid’s Day in Ireland
February 2 - Groundhog Day
February 3 - Super Bowl Sunday (not typically […]
January 28 is National Blueberry Pancake Day. Blueberries are nutritious and have a number of health benefits, including (according to a USDA study) slowing the aging process.
Celebrate the day with this recipe for Blueberry Cinnamon Pancakes:
2 cups Sifted flour
3 teaspoons Baking powder
1/4 cup Sugar
1 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup Shortening, melted
2 […]
Mardi Gras season is upon us and the talented writers of b5 Media’s Lifestyle Channel have come up with a host of ideas for parties, food, and festivities.
Mardi Gras Mask ideas from “Hankering for Yarn”
Mardi Gras stamping fun from “Stamping Mad”
Mardi Gras coffee ideas from “Kettle and Cup”
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Valentine’s Day is just a little over two weeks away. It’s time to start planning your romantic dinner. Don’t worry. There are plenty of resources and decadent foods available on the Web. Below are just a few of my favorites:
Live Maine Lobsters Legal Seafoods, Boston’s leading seafood purveyor, will ship […]
January 27 is the anniversary of the birth of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in Salzburg in 1756. Wolfgang, arguably one of the most gifted composers in the history of music, was a child protege and a troubled adult. His partying, drinking, and self-destructive behavior remind us that celebrities acting badly did not begin with Britney Spears […]
January 26 is Australia Day, the national holiday of the “Land Down Under.” The day, which commemorates the first European colony in Australia begun in 1788, is marked with fireworks, parades, ferry races, and family gatherings.
Australia Day is also when the Australian Prime Minister announces the annual “Australian of the Year” award. […]
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