Start researching in August for items you plan to buy, but it may pay to wait until Labor Day sales
August marks the beginning of the end of summer, as well as a new school year for many people. Because […]
Holidays
Happy 250th birthday, America, a country, still, with great potential
I love red, white, and blue and our country’s flag with its stars and stripes. And, I’m a progressive who
Winco Fireworks recalls aerial cake fireworks and Roman candles due to risks of injury from explosions and burns
Aerial cake fireworks Winco Fireworks International is recalling about 87,120 aerial cake firework devices because the fireworks can tip over,
What to buy and not buy in July 2026
Ads are beginning already for July Fourth sales, so it’s a good idea to start comparing prices. They usually continue
Best wishes on Father’s Day
I’m thinking about my dad today on Father’s Day. Here’s a photo of him taken in 1926, with family members
Facts and figures for Father’s Day 2026
Although Mother’s Day was first celebrated in 1914, Father’s Day didn’t become an official holiday until 1966. The idea for
Best wishes on Flag Day – a day to commemorate the adoption of the American flag
Flag Day is June 14 each year, but it’s not an official federal holiday. It’s a day to commemorate the
Remembering my Uncle Frank on Memorial Day
My Aunt Irene, one of my mom’s younger sisters, was one of my favorite aunts. She wore makeup and stylish
Food safety do’s and don’ts for Memorial Day and summer cookouts
Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial kickoff for summer, and as the weather heats up, so do the number of