March 12, 2013 We all know about St. Patrick's Day (March 17) celebrations, parades, wearin' of the green and all of that but who was this Catholic saint whose name is lent to these different traditions? Was he the patron saint of green beer? Corned beef and cabbage? Shillelaghs? Not quite.
February 18, 2013 Today is a holiday for some, being the observance of Presidents' Day. Government offices are closed, schools are closed, no regular mail delivery, and most financial institutions are closed. And for some school districts, it's Presidents Week or Mid Winter Break, with the whole week off. Just how did Presidents' Day come about?
February 14, 2013 You may think it's all champagne and roses for the country stars when it comes to Valentine's Day. Some are great romantics and some are just so-so when it comes to the day of love. Check out photos of country couples and their Valentine celebrations.
February 14, 2013 Happy Valentine's Day. Love is in the air today so don't forget to give your sweetie a kiss today. Need some inspiration? Here's a few country stars kissing their other half.
February 14, 2013 Love it or hate it, Valentine's Day has arrived. And if you have someone special in your life, you'd better not forget. My husband isn't much of flower kind of guy, but he NEVER forgets Valentine's Day. This is what I walked into my office to this morning.
February 13, 2013 Valentine's Day is right around the corner and guys, if you don't want to be in the dog house, you'd better not forget. Need help finding the perfect way to celebrate with your sweetie? There's an app for that.
February 12, 2013 Today is Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday. This year's Mardi Gras is rather early, and next year it's rather late....March 4, 2014. New Orleans is the place known for Mardi Gras celebrations, and they've already started!
January 25, 2013 Valentine's Day is just around the corner, Thursday, February 14th. You want to give your sweetheart something special, but maybe you have a limited budget. No problem. I've done a little homework and have some great gift ideas for her and him, all under $20.
January 21, 2013 Today is the observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. day, a governmental holiday and day off from school. Many financial institutions will be closed today, and there is no regular mail delivery.
January 1, 2013 How many times are we going to write 2012 on checks when paying the Christmas bills in 2013? With the new year and new month, some things to consider in January.
January 1, 2013 Happy New Year! It's a new year, 2013, and as we approached the midnight hour last night many thoughts were already turning to it and wondering what would the next 12 months bring. You may have been at a party, watching the celebrations on TV or--in my case--been fast asleep having seen my fair share of new years already. What about 2013?
December 31, 2012 Ringing in the new year won't be the same tonight without Dick Clark, the creator of "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve" which first aired in the 1970s. Every New Year's Eve, the TV in the Greg "Splashin'" McShea household was tuned to that show, and Dick Clark never let us down. Even after his stroke a few years back, he courageously continued with help from Ryan Seacrest. Tonight, ABC pays tribute to Dick Clark at 8:00 p.m. with "New Year's Rockin' Eve Celebrates Dick Clark".
