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¡Feliz Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana! Today is the start of National Hispanic Heritage Month! You may be asking, why does this heritage month start in the middle of this month and end in the middle of next month. The date, September 15th, coincides with Independence Day of five…
25 Activities to Try: Take a walk outside your neighborhood or a hike out in nature. Change your wardrobe and update your style! Practice writing in calligraphy using brush pens. Listen to a new song (recommendations listed below!) or try a new genre! Try doing origami and learn how to…
There has been quite a lot of news lately about books going out of print, but what does that mean exactly? To put it simply, an out-of-print book is a book that is no longer being published; even then it could eventually be put back in to print and sold…
Let’s talk about some famous women in both past and modern history! But before we do that, did you know that Women’s History Month started as just Women’s History Week? It started as a local celebration in Santa Rosa, California when the Education Task Force of the Sonoma County created…
The Jewish holiday Purim, or Feast of Lots, is coming up on February 25th, so it’s time to pull out the fun costumes, noise makers, and yummy cookies! To commemorate being saved from persecution in the ancient Persian Empire, the Jewish people will give gifts or charity to those…
Looking for a fun, creative way to express your love and appreciation for a special someone this Valentine’s Day? This origami heart is not only SUPER easy and simple to make, but also super cute! It will definitely touch the heart of the person you are giving it to! The…
With the holidays right around the corner, holiday traditions are starting up. One of the biggest holiday traditions that I personally know of is making gingerbread houses. It’s been a big tradition for many people, and it’s something kids can easily take part in. You just set up the cookie…
Christmas is arriving, and everyone knows that Christmas means PRESENTS. Being stuck at home due to the pandemic, I thought I would create the perfect wishlist for those of you who wish to be cozy and comfortable while having a chill day at home. Sweatshirt blankets. Genius, yet practical. Basically,…
With the spooky season right around the corner, you might be looking for some fun movies to watch. One classic holiday movie is The Nightmare Before Christmas. But what holiday is it about, you might ask? That’s the problem. It’s been up in the air for a long time now,…
Which holiday is coming up? Halloween! And what are some key aspects of Halloween? Sweets, costumes, trick-or-treating, and of course, decorations. And pumpkins are a key part of Halloween decor. However, carving pumpkins can be difficult and messy, so here are five ways you can save yourself the hassle and…
