Tag: celebration
6 Easy and Cost Effective Ways to Show Appreciation and Gratitude
Appreciation is defined as the recognition and enjoyment of the good qualities of someone or something. It’s one of those words that we tend...
Thanksgiving Without the Traditions?
I have never liked Thanksgiving.
I’m not sure if it was the lack of candy or presents or that the main meal was made up...
Reviving Diwali – Culture, Traditions, and Nostalgia
Diwali, also known as the “festival of lights,” is the biggest Indian festival. It’s Christmas, Hanukkah, and Thanksgiving all rolled into one 5-day long...
Dia de los Muertos
Of course, we all know about the big holiday celebrated at the end of October. What's not to love about Halloween? You get to...
A Guide to Birthday Parties in Westchester County
Birthday party planning can be so stressful! Where is it safe to host? How many kids can we invite? Gifts or no gifts? Don’t...
Over the River and Through the Woods: Staying Close To Long...
My kids' grandparents are awesome. They're active (they rode the Gran Fondo New York), supportive (they were nothing but encouraging when we chose to...
National Just Because Day
August 27th is National Just Because Day. I think this is a great excuse to do things "just because" for both kids and adults...
A Toast to the Mundane Milestones
I grabbed a dish out of a cabinet and noticed the bowl that I had previously designated as the soaking bowl for bottles and...
17 Ways to Spend Mother’s Day in Westchester County
Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 9th. And as the weather gets nicer, we can thankfully look forward to a bit more activity and togetherness!...
How Do Mexicans Celebrate Cinco de Mayo?
In America, Cinco de Mayo is believed to be Mexican Independence Day. It is widely celebrated, recreating Mexican food, drinks, and dressing up or...