Category: Holidays
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Celebrate World Emoji Day with Me
This Sunday is World Emoji Day! While emojis didn’t hit our mobile phones in the US until 2010, the first emoji was created in 1990 by a Japanese artist. Japan was where emojis took off and it wasn’t until 2009 that US-based companies such as Apple took notice of the new digital language. Today we […]
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Pros and Cons of Summer
Summer. You either love it or hate it, no between. The midwest is known for its summers, including humidity, pop-up thunderstorms, and harsh sun rays. In the southwestern part of the country, it’s dry heat with record-breaking temperatures for their summers. No matter what part of the country you live in I’m sure you have […]
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Happy World Chocolate Day
July 7th was World Chocolate Day! Milk chocolate, dark chocolate, white chocolate…chocolate milk, truffles, Snickers, chocolate cake…I hope you indulged in any of the many kinds of chocolate out there. History of Chocolate The history of chocolate goes back around 2,500 years. The Aztecs loved their newly discovered liquid chocolate to the extent that they […]
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Father’s Day Gift Ideas
Father’s Day is right around the corner! If you’re like me, the guys in my family are always the hardest to shop for. Target luckily has our back. They make shopping for that special guy in your family super easy. Here are the top gift ideas that I believe any special guy will love for […]
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May Shopping Trends Recap
May was a popular month in the fashion industry among others. Of the May Shopping Trends, the most popular items such as spring dresses, brunch dining wear, men’s fashion, beauty travel essentials, and pool accessories were bought the most in the past month. Today’s post list out all the hottest trends, from products to key […]
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Fun Activities to do in the Spring
Spring is in full swing! That means it’s the perfect time to do some fun activities. Whether it’s with your family, friends, or solo. They can be outdoors or indoors, free or costly. There are so many ways to enjoy this season. Let’s take a look at my personal opinion on the top 10 Fun […]
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Friday the 13th!
Dun Dun Dun, it’s Friday the 13th! The superstitious day is upon us, but do you know how this superstitious day started? No, let me give you a brief history lesson on Friday the 13th. This one day has inspired a late 19th-century secret society, then an early 20th-century novel, that turned into a horror […]
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Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at Home
St. Patrick’s Day is tomorrow! Now that Monday’s post summarized a little bit about the holiday, let’s see how you can celebrate the holiday at home this year. Maybe even start a new tradition with friends and family. Bake Soda Bread is an Irish traditional recipe that dates back to the 1800s. Wear Green […]
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All About St. Patrick's Day
What is St. Patrick’s Day? St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated on March 17th each year. It is the anniversary of Saint Patrick’s death. The holiday is observed as a religious holiday for the Irish for over 1,000 years. Irish families would traditionally attend church services in the morning and celebrate in the afternoon to the […]
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Valentine's Day Gift Ideas with Target
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! Finding that right gift can be hard, for the girls and the guys! Here are my top five favorites that I put together with help from Target. Don’t worry guys and babes, I got your back! Top 5 Gift Ideas for the Babes: MIX:BAR Eau De Parfum Scent […]