Facts about Veterans Day, and thank you to all who serve
Nov. 11th is Veterans Day here in the United States, and Remembrance Day or Armistice Day in other nations. It is a time to say thank you to all those who have served. As Maya Angelou says, ““How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes!” Here are some facts […]
Facts about the Turks and Caicos
The Turks and Caicos is a popular destination and I’m excited to finally check it out for myself when I attend Social Media on the Sand at Beaches Resorts. First, though, I wanted to learn more about it, so here are some fun facts about the Turks and Caicos. The Turks and Caicos are comprised […]
Facts about Queen Anne’s Lace
On my walk today, I noticed lots of Queen Anne’s Lace. Growing up in the Midwest, I saw a lot of it as a child and I always thought that it was really pretty, even if it is considered a weed by most. I wanted to learn a bit more about it so here are […]
Watermelon Lemonade Slushie Recipe and Watermelon Facts
It’s National Watermelon Day! I had no idea until the morning news shows informed me of the occasion, but I am more than happy to get into the spirit! It’s a perfect summer day here – sunny and a high of 80- so I would probably be using this ridiculous quick and easy recipe for […]
Happy National Donut Day! 7 fun facts about donuts
Friends, the national holiday we’ve all been awaiting is finally here. It’s National Donut Day. Celebrated on the first Friday in June, National Donut Day celebrates the awesomeness of the fried dough creation. Learn more about the yummy creation with these fun facts about donuts (and where you can get free donuts today) below. * […]
Facts about Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is almost here! Here are some facts about Mother’s Day, including why Anna Jarvis, the founder of the holiday honoring our moms, had a change of heart about the occasion she popularized in America. * There are a lot of moms on the planet. Approximately 2 billion women are mothers, with 4 babies […]
9 Fun Facts about the Kentucky Derby
Ready for The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports, or the Run for the Roses? The running of the Kentucky Derby takes place in Lexington, Kentucky on the first Saturday in May. The 2015 race marks the 141st time the 1.25 mile long race has been held. Check out these fun facts about the Kentucky Derby […]