While the origins of April Fool’s Day remain a mystery, the spirit of it has been celebrated for centuries. Today the first day of April is marked by elaborate pranks and jokes. News programs and major companies even get in on the spirit of things in hopes that their followers will fall into the trap […]
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Cool Things People Are Doing While They Are Stuck in Their Houses
The world is on a bit of a lockdown right now. We are supposed to stay at home as much as possible. And this applies to pretty much anyone unless they have an essential job. And even then, during their time off, they should be at home too. As I scroll through my social media, […]
Tips for Keeping a Less-Germy Home
It’s wild times we’re living in. And if you weren’t a germaphobe before COVID-19 took the world by storm, you likely are now. Germs are spreading quickly among us, and remaining diligent is one of the best ways to keep from spreading it even further, including into your own home. All across the country, folks […]
How Do You Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day?
St. Patrick’s Day was originally a day to celebrate St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. It was set aside on March 17th, the day of his death. Over the centuries, St. Patrick’s day has evolved from a religious holiday where people attended church in the morning and then celebrated and feasted in the evening, […]
The Sip : We Got the Spring Vibes Over Here
The Sip by MilSpouseFest Spring is here! Well…almost, maybe for some of us? Look, if you don't feel like your part of the world is warming up yet, it will soon, I promise! Special thanks to Purdue, our sponsor for this edition of the Sip. MilSpouse life can be hectic. Online classes at Purdue […]
Today is Hug a GI Day
March 4th is Hug a GI Day. This is not a national holiday, but it is still a day set aside to acknowledge and thank those members of the US Armed Forces for their service and sacrifice. While it is unknown when this day began, or what its origins are, it’s a nice way to […]
March is Women’s History Month
March is Women’s History Month. The concept of this national celebration began in 1981 when Congress declared the week of March 7th as “Women’s History Week.” Over the next five years, Congress annually declared a week in March as “Women’s History Week.” In 1987 after being petitioned by the National Women’s History Project, Congress declared […]
How to Choose the Best Daycare for Your Kids
How do you find quality daycare? As a family that’s frequently on the move, finding sitters you trust isn’t just a one-time event but an every few years event. Made even more complicated that you’re new to an area and have only online reviews to go off of. Stress much? No one wants to leave […]