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Ways for Kids to Celebrate Flag Day

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Flag Day is celebrated every year on June 14. It is a holiday that was designed specifically to honor the American Flag. How much do you know about the history of this holiday? Here is a quick review of the history of Flag Day, and some suggestions about how children can celebrate it. The first Flag Day occurred in 1885. BJ Cigrand, who was a schoolteacher, was the first to get it started. This teacher arranged for the students in the Fredonia, Wisconsin Public School, District 6, to observe June 14 as “Flag Birthday”. The date was selected because it … Continue reading →

Legacy.com Offers Online Memorials For Your Loved Ones

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Memorials take many forms. There is a growing trend to create online memorials for family members who have passed away. I was reminded of this when I received a somewhat confusing email a few moments ago. Today, many of us live our lives online. We write blogs and journals, create audio content, and post photographs of subjects that are important to us. We share these little pieces of ourselves through social media websites such as Facebook, Twitter, or Google +. This content will remain online after we have passed on, (unless someone actively removes it). Traditionally, genealogists would attempt to … Continue reading →

Memorial Day Scrapbooking

Hot dogs, ice cream, swimming parties and late-night strolls along the beach; these are just some of the many symbols of summer. Memorial Day is the unofficial kick-off to the summer season. The holiday weekend is typically a time when families gather to spend time in the great outdoors, and more often than not, those adventures are documented and showcased in scrapbook layouts. Fortunately, you don’t have to spend too much time or energy crafting Memorial Day-themed page designs, as most are pretty straight forward. For example, if going on a picnic is part of your Memorial Day tradition, remember … Continue reading →

An Unexpected Memorial Day

Another Memorial Day has come and gone. This year was probably one of the most different that we have ever had. While our original plans were to have extended family over, that didn’t end up working out. So my husband and I were quite disappointed. We had a large meal planned and decided to make the most of it and just enjoy the day as a family. Then my youngest son asked if his friend could come over for the BBQ. His parents didn’t have anything planned and they were just going to be spending a lazy day at home. … Continue reading →

Summer Genealogy Fun

It is officially summer, and as dedicated to your genealogy research as you are the thought of spending sunny days inside the library doing research may seem rather unappealing. That’s okay; there are plenty of genealogy-related things that you can do to keep your inner genealogist happy this summer without staying indoors. Grab some sunscreen and some bug spray and get started with your summer genealogy adventures today. Summer is a great time to visit the graves of your ancestors to record names and dates and to photograph the graves. There may also be history hikes or history walks scheduled … Continue reading →

More Ideas for Family Bonding

Obviously, organizing a rummage sale is not the only way to strengthen the parent-child bond. In fact, up until yesterday, I wouldn’t have even considered it as an option. However, it just goes to prove that you don’t have to take an expensive vacation or take off an entire week from work in order to make special memories with your son or daughter. If you are looking for easy and affordable ways to connect with your children during the Memorial Day weekend, consider these fun activities: DIY Chia Head: Hand out a Styrofoam or plastic cup to each of your … Continue reading →

More Memorial Day Deals- 2011

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If you are someone who has the day off of work tomorrow, then you will have the opportunity to check out some of the Memorial Day sales. These deals traditionally continue through the entire three day Memorial Day weekend. This means you can still find some great sales on Monday, May 30, 2011. Your children will have the day off of school on Memorial Day. Hopefully, you work for a company that also gave you the day off, so you can spend some time together. If you are not planning on heading out to a BBQ or a party on … Continue reading →

Family Fun in the Sun

Where are you planning to spend the upcoming Memorial Day weekend? For many families, the holiday allows them the chance to get a jumpstart on their summer tan while spending quality time with grandma, grandpa, cousins and other members of the extended clan. Fortunately, you don’t have to travel too far to have fun in the summer sun. The following popular vacation destinations offer family-friendly activities that don’t require draining your bank account to visit: Florida: If you decide not to do Disney this season, then opt to entertain the kids in Tampa. The city is home to affordable attractions … Continue reading →

It’s Family Vacation Time

This is the last week of school for my 10th grader. Next Monday is the last day for my 5th and 7th graders. While everyone is counting down the last days of homework and sitting in a classroom all day, I am counting down the days of getting up early, making sure homework is done and packing lunches. But I am also getting excited for our upcoming family vacation. The very last day of school for my younger two is the day we leave for an educational trip to Washington D.C. In the past our vacations have been more about … Continue reading →

How to Make Memorial Day a Teachable Moment

We buried my beloved grandmother last week. My five-year-old daughter and I along with hundreds of other relatives and friends gathered at Veteran’s Cemetery in Hilo, Hawaii, to pay tribute to an unbelievably remarkable woman whose life will never be forgotten. It had been almost 11 years to the day since I attended a burial at Veteran’s Cemetery. The last time we gathered en masse was to say good-bye to my grandfather. My fiercely proud Japanese-American grandfather, who risked his life to serve the United States in World War II, while some of his family members were forced to reside … Continue reading →