Candie @ December 15, 2008 # Comments Off
Crafts, Home and Garden, Seasonal, Tis the Season
It’s that time of year again – time to empty your bank account and rack up credit card debt for the holidays. This year why not try a different approach? If you’re willing to put a little extra work into your shopping you could save over $100 this year. Check out these gift-giving strategies.
Get […]
Leah @ August 1, 2008 # Comments Off
Seasonal
1 National Raspberry Cream Pie Day
2 National Ice Cream Sandwich Day
3 Friendship Day - First Sunday in August
3 International Forgiveness Day - First Sunday in August
3 National Watermelon Day
3 Sisters Day - First Sunday in August
4 U.S. Coast Guard Day
5 National Mustard Day
5 Work Like a Dog Day
6 Wiggle Your Toes Day
7 Chinese Valentine’s Day/Daughter’s […]
Leah @ July 1, 2008 # Comments Off
Men's Health, Seasonal, Women's Health
This is a large collection I’ve compiled of home remedies and treatments to help with sunburn relief.
At the bottom of this post you’ll find some information about signs to watch for when determining if medical attention is needed as well as blister care and signs of infection.
Melanoma (skin cancer) has grown to be a serious […]
Rock'n'Nicco @ June 1, 2008 # Comments Off
Babies and Toddlers, Big Kids and Teenagers, Entertainment, Mind and Spirit, Seasonal, Travel
Summer is here. It is finally here, time to get out the sunscreen and swimsuits and get ready for FUN! Everyone wants to have a great summer, keep it fun and exciting, and keep your kids occupied so they are not bored and staring at the tv for 3 months. Summertime can get expensive, you […]
Leah @ June 1, 2008 # Comments Off
Seasonal
Here is a collection of some legendary fathers and their children
Leah @ June 1, 2008 # Comments Off
Seasonal
Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, is an annual holiday or holiday observance in 26 states of the United States. Celebrated on June 19, it commemorates the announcement of the abolition of slavery in Texas. The holiday originated in Galveston, Texas; for more than a century, the state of Texas was the […]
Leah @ June 1, 2008 # Comments Off
Seasonal
Sonora Dodd, of Washington, first had the idea of a “father’s day.” She thought of the idea for Father’s Day while listening to a Mother’s Day sermon in 1909.Sonora wanted a special day to honor her father, William Smart. Smart, who was a Civil War veteran, was widowed when his wife died while giving birth […]
Leah @ June 1, 2008 # Comments Off
Seasonal
Did You Know?
Mr. Mom
- 159,000 estimated number of stay-at-home dads in 2006. These married fathers with children younger than 15 have remained out of the labor force for more than one year primarily so they can care for the family while their wives work outside the home. These fathers cared for 283,000 children.
Married Fathers
- […]
Leah @ June 1, 2008 # Comments Off
Food and Drinks, Seasonal
BREAKFEST
Cheese Blintzes with Broiled Pineapple
Recipe courtesy Gale Gand
Crepes:
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/2 cup flour
Unsalted butter
Cheese Filling:
1/2 cup chilled heavy cream
1/2 cup ricotta
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest
Confectioners’ sugar
Broiled Pineapple:
1/3 cup light brown sugar
1 cup toasted macadamia nuts, […]
Leah @ May 1, 2008 # Comments Off
Food and Drinks, Seasonal
Here are a few recipes that would look great on anyones table on May 5th :)
Margaritas for a Crowd
1 750-milliliter bottle silver tequila (use a high-quality, 100 percent agave tequila)
1 to 2 cups (1/3 to 2/3 of a 750-milliliter bottle) Cointreu or Triple Sec
1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice, plus several tablespoons extra for […]
Leah @ May 1, 2008 # Comments Off
Food and Drinks, Seasonal
Here are a collection of recipes sure to please any mother :)
Morning Glory Fruit Shake
2 c Sliced bananas
2 c Sliced strawberries
2 c Chopped pineapple or papaya*
1 c […]
Leah @ May 1, 2008 # Comments Off
Seasonal
The History of May Day
May Day is the 1st day in May, regardless of what day of the week it falls on. But unlike April 1st, which has to do with tricks, May 1st has to do with the celebration of Springtime, and is an ancient pagan holiday going back to the time of […]
Rock'n'Nicco @ May 1, 2008 # Comments Off
Seasonal
Mother’s Day History
The history of Mother’s Day is centuries old and goes back to the times of ancient Greeks, who held festivities to honor Rhea, the mother of the gods. The early Christians celebrated the Mother’s […]
Rock'n'Nicco @ April 1, 2008 # Comments Off
Education, Home and Garden, Seasonal
Earth Day is April 22nd, and has been since it’s start in 1970. Earth Day began as a grassroots demonstration on the environment and was dreamed up by Senator Gaylord Nelson. The senator and many others were concerned that the environment was not getting enough attention and that it was in fact in […]
Leah @ April 1, 2008 # Comments Off
Seasonal
The first Arbor Day took place on April 10, 1872 in Nebraska. It was the brainchild of Julius Sterling Morton (1832-1902), a Nebraska journalist and politician originally from Michigan. Throughout his long and productive career, Morton worked to improve agricultural techniques in his adopted state and throughout the United States when he served […]
Leah @ April 1, 2008 # Comments Off
Seasonal
Getting Your Documents in Order for Tax Time
Tax time is among the most feared and dreaded things for many of us. You can make this process a bit more bearable by getting your paperwork in proper order. Take a few of the following tips to tame your tangle of papers and come through the next […]
Rock'n'Nicco @ March 1, 2008 # Comments Off
Seasonal, Tis the Season
“Here Comes Peter Cotton Tail…Hopping down the Bunny Trail…”
Easter is the annual festival commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, celebrated by a giant feast, in fact the largest and most important one of the season. It is celebrated on a Sunday on varying dates between March 22 and April 25 and is therefore called a […]
Leah @ March 1, 2008 # Comments Off
Food and Drinks, Seasonal, Tis the Season
St.Patrick’s Day Recipes
Irish Coffee
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:10
Amount Measure Ingredient — Preparation Method
——– ———— ——————————–
1 1/2 ounces Irish whiskey
8 ounces […]
Leah @ February 1, 2008 # Comments Off
Seasonal
Why are leap years used?
On this page you will find information about leap years, why and when they are used.
February 29, 2008
Year 2008 is the next leap year, with 29 days in February. February 2008 has five Fridays - it starts and ends on a Friday. Between 1904 and 2096, leap years with same day […]
Rock'n'Nicco @ February 1, 2008 # Comments Off
Education, Seasonal, Tis the Season
How “Valentines Day” began~
The tradition of Valentines Day began back during the time of the Roman Empire, though the VALENTINE part of it came much later. February 14th was the day the Romans honored Juno, the Queen of all God’s and Goddess, and also Goddess of Love and Marriage. The following day was the Feast […]
Rock'n'Nicco @ February 1, 2008 # Comments Off
Babies and Toddlers, Crafts, Seasonal
Valentines Day is usually a day for couples to celebrate their love. We can also use this day to embrace everyone who is important in our lives, especially our children! There are a lot of fun activities, games, projects, and sweet things you can do with your kids to celebrate Valentines Day.
What better way […]
Leah @ January 1, 2008 # Comments Off
Seasonal
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a United States holiday marking the birthdate of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., observed on the third Monday of January each year, around the time of King’s birthday, January 15. It is one of four United States federal holidays to commemorate an individual […]
Leah @ January 1, 2008 # Comments Off
Food and Drinks, Seasonal
Happy New Years to all of our parents here at Parental Playground, we hope that your 2008 brings you prosperity, good health and many days of happiness.
Here are a few recommended recipes to start your New Years with a bang!
Alcoholic Beverages
Champagne Cocktail
• 2 dashes bitters
• 1 tsp sugar
• chilled Champagne
• 1 […]
Jen @ December 1, 2007 # Comments Off
Seasonal
How to: Ring in the New Year Sober
Tips on how to party without alcohol
By SpecialBaby
When you think of New Year’s Eve you think of alcohol and wild parties. Although this is usually how it goes, what about the people who don’t or can’t drink? A lot of men and women avoid going anywhere on New […]
Mandy @ December 1, 2007 # Comments Off
Crafts, Seasonal
Simple Handmade cards
Have you been to hallmark lately? Can you believe the prices of cards? Save you money and create a beautiful handmade card that your friends and family will cherish forever. I know one of the main reasons people buy their cards rather then make then is TIME. Well I am going to show […]
Rock'n'Nicco @ December 1, 2007 # Comments Off
Seasonal, Tis the Season
Kwanzaa is a unique African American celebration with focus on the traditional African values of family, community responsibility, commerce, and self-improvement. It is celebrated between December 26th-January 1st. It is neither religious nor political, but time for African Americans to reaffirm their beliefs, heritage, and customs and unite together. It’s in no way a substitute […]
Mandy @ December 1, 2007 # Comments Off
Entertainment, Seasonal, Tis the Season
Introduction
Get into the spirit of the Christmas season with a Christmas caroling party for your friends. Delight your neighbors by singing carols at their doorstep or just gather around a piano in the family room if you prefer.
This would be a great time to decorate your tree and the rest of your house. Why not […]
Rock'n'Nicco @ December 1, 2007 # Comments Off
Book Reviews, Seasonal, Tis the Season
The holidays are a time to spend together as a family, and what better way then to curl up with the kids and read togethe? I try to make it a point to get my kids a new holiday themed book each year and we read them together on Christmas eve, it’s become our own […]
Leah @ December 1, 2007 # Comments Off
Seasonal, Tis the Season
Yule Lore (December 21st)
Yule, (pronounced EWE-elle) is when the dark half of the year relinquishes to the light half. Starting the next morning at sunrise, the sun climbs just a little higher and stays a little longer in the sky each day. Known as Solstice Night, or the longest night of the […]