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November is "National Stress-Free Family Holiday Month". I guess every month has something. Unfortunately, much of that family stress is caused by the holidays.

Today is the observance of Columbus Day, which means that schools, banks, financial institutions, post offices and many governmental offices are closed. Remember that little rhyme from your school days, "In 14 hundred and ninety-two, Columbus sailed the ocean blue." In addition, our neighbors to the north (and Polly Wog) are celebrating Thanksgiving Day in Canada today. And this is a rat

It's hard to believe that we made it through January already, and a mild one at that. Now we begin February with extra day this month, February 29th, as it's a leap year. So, those of you who have a February 29th birthday won't have to settle for celebrating it on February 28th or March 1st.

One of my favorite things to blog about for Big Frog 104 is funny, interesting, cute, amazing, captivating and riveting animals. Here's a video I hope you enjoy on this Christmas day. From me and the animals of YouTube.com, Happy Holidays.

Matt Damon has taken on the role of Santa Clause in this video. No, it's not for a new movie, it's for a cause--clean water. According to Water.org, which is the website displayed at the beginning of the video, the organization was co-founded by Damon and Gary White. And, according to the 'About Us' on the website, "Water.org is a nonprofit organization that has transformed hundreds of commun

So, can you? Can you remember the present your partner gave you for the holidays last year? Well, if you are anything like me, you can't even remember what you ate for breakfast, let alone a present from a year ago. So, for those of us who forgot the presents we got from our significant others last year for Christmas, we are not alone. A new survey finds "78% of men can’t remember what gift t

Unlike other non-federal U.S. holidays, like Valentine's Day and Halloween, St. Patrick's Day isn't quite the money maker--but, the amount of money being spent on the St. Patrick's Day celebration is predicted to increase this year.