Valentine's Day, also called Saint Valentine's Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is an annual holiday celebrated on February 14. It originated as a Western Christian liturgical feast day honoring one or more early saints named Valentinus, and is recognized as a significant cultural and commercial celebration in many regions around the world, although it is not a public holiday in any country. Several martyrdom stories associated with the various Valentines that were connected to February … [Read more...]
Stephanie Marian – WOMAN of ACTION™
January 6, 2024 by
A Celebration of Women™ is elated to Celebrate the Life of this Canadian woman leader, one that is being celebrated for rising above her own challenges as an international lecturer, counsellor & writer, living by her own words "I am passionate about helping people move beyond fear, to be free to live the lives they want." WOMAN of ACTION™ Stephanie Marian As an international lecturer, counselor & writer, … [Read more...]
NATIONAL BEST FRIENDS DAY, June 8
June 6, 2022 by
June 8 celebrates National Best Friends Day, a day to honor that one special person you call your “best friend”. It is a time to show them how much you appreciate them, how special and important they are to you and how you cherish their friendship. “Best friends share extremely strong interpersonal ties with each other.” (WEWednesdays!) Friendship Day was originally promoted by Joyce Hall, the founder of Hallmark cards in 1930, intended to be 2 August and a day when people … [Read more...]
Money and Love vs Love of Money: Kids 101
January 9, 2022 by
Teaching children the value of money may be one of the daunting experiences that all parents face as this lesson may reflect the behavior of the parent themselves. For those that manage their funds well and live in abundance, this activity may be a simple exercise in the power of example; but, for those that struggle to make ends meet, this lesson will require some serious creativity. Teaching kids about money is one of the best educational foundations parents can provide. Trips to the … [Read more...]
6 Ways to Improve Your Mental Health
April 14, 2018 by
If you’re feeling down, then it can be very difficult to find the motivation to make those positive changes. The challenge is to find those smaller steps that will encourage you to progress into the more drastic changes to your life. Focusing on the smaller changes can actually boost your mental health far more than you may have thought, so if the idea of tackling your feelings of negativity already seems like too much, then perhaps it’s time to consider just how small those changes can be, … [Read more...]
How to Make Life Easier at Home
April 12, 2018 by
Your home is a place where you should feel safe and relaxed after a tiring day. Modern life is extremely hectic and demands a lot from the individual. It seems that you are expected to manage your family and professional life with little complaint, all while trying to find a moment to yourself where you can relax undisturbed. It should be the case that your home is your haven, a place where you can lock out unwanted distractions and pursue your real pleasures. However, too many people still find … [Read more...]
How to Treat Cuts and Scrapes in Children
April 10, 2018 by
If there is one thing that all children seem to excel at, it is finding new and creative ways to injure themselves. Some children seem to have made it a personal mission to inflict needless pain and injury on themselves, other children merely seem to be setting themselves up for a life of playing extreme sports. Regardless of your background, or how well you try and raise your children, there are always going to be some injuries and accidents. Thankfully, these are usually not severe, but it … [Read more...]
How to Help Your Best Friend Plan Her Dream Wedding
April 5, 2018 by
Being chosen as the Maid of Honor is a wonderful thing. Your best friend trusts you and loves you and wants you with her every step of the way towards one for the best days of her life. Weddings are big, and they require a lot of planning and management and one bride simply cannot do it all by herself. Then, of course, there are activities like the bridal shower and the bachelorette party that the maid of honor plans for the bride-to-be. There are so many ways you can join your best friend on … [Read more...]
Kitchen Additions to Tempt in Your Kids
March 30, 2018 by
Whether cooking, loading the dishwasher or simply pottering about and maintaining your kitchen’s good hygiene, you can often be the only person in your kitchen as your children relax in their rooms, or watching TV in the lounge. This can manifest itself a little on the lonely side, especially for those who work and have little time to spend with their little nippers. By adding some features your kids will love to your kitchen, you’ll be able to entice your children to spend time with you in a … [Read more...]
Top Wedding Invitation Tips
March 19, 2018 by
Are you just getting started with your wedding invitation prep? Here, you can find out everything you need to know about getting your invitations ordered, sealed and delivered. Your wedding invitation will be the first peek your guests get into what to expect from your big day, so you’ll definitely want to make it shine. If you’re feeling a little overwhelmed when it comes to your wedding invitations, we’ve pulled together all our top tips about this important piece of stationery right … [Read more...]
