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Make this year’s Memorial Day weekend special by enjoying get-togethers with family and friends without letting the true meaning of the holiday get lost in the shuffle. Memorial Day weekend is typically considered the unofficial start to summer, and many Americans spend their three-day weekend celebrating a new season.  Technically, though, Memorial Day is a federal holiday observed on the last Monday in May to honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. This year Memorial Day falls on May 27. If you’re proud to be an American and want to observe Memorial Day while still having fun, here are a few ideas.  American Flags If you have a U.S. flag, you are supposed to fly it at half-staff until noon. Then you raise it to the top of the flag pole. At day’s end, you slowly lower the flag before removing it without letting the flag touch the ground. Many people don’t have a flag pole, however, so they place their flag in a holder on the...

Gift-giving is a pretty universal tradition regardless of religious beliefs, but finding an appropriate gift for someone whose spirituality or religion is an essential part of their life can be a challenge. However, finding unique and thoughtful gifts that are perfect for a spiritual person in your life shows a good faith effort on your part. Whether you’re looking for gifts for friends, parents, neighbors, or coworkers, you can certainly find relevant gifts that they will appreciate. As long as you are coming from the heart and being mindful, they will appreciate your effort. Here are four ideas for inspiration, along with some advice.  Consider a Personal Gift A thoughtful gift doesn’t have to have a spiritual element to it, but you could incorporate personal, inspirational, or healing elements to your gift. A picture frame with a spiritual quote or message printed on it makes a lovely gift. Giving the recipient a framed picture of a special moment in their li...

If you wrap baby’s first spring and Mother’s Day into one celebration throughout the month of May, there are plenty of fun yet practical gifts to be had. All moms appreciate gifts that make their lives easier while also making them feel special. April showers brought us May flowers, so let’s take a look at what else the season can bring you and your baby.  Kneezies If your baby is crawling all over the place by now or just starting to figure it out, you want to protect her cute little knees, especially if your baby is going to be outside on the grass or pavement this spring.Easy Kneezies are perfect for a baby explorer. They slide on like socks and have a soft pad in the knee area. Kneezies protect your baby’s knees while still allowing for carefree movement and giving you peace of mind. They come in playful designs, which gives them a stylish edge over a regular old knee pad. When you’re thinking about great baby gift ideas for yourself or a friend having a ba...

On Mother’s Day, your mom probably isn’t expecting too much from you, except maybe to spend some time with her or give her a call. Moms are pretty selfless like that because they’re often working tirelessly to make every one else in the family happy. Show her how special she is by giving her a little extra attention this year and a nice gift to honor your special relationship. It doesn’t need to be too complicated or challenging to get your mom a thoughtful gift.  Kitchen Accessories If your mom is a foodie or simply enjoys spending time in the kitchen and entertaining, she would certainly appreciate a kitchen piece that can’t be found anywhere else. Try to find unique accessories that are practical but with an artisan flair. We’re not talking pots and pans here. Look for items that are fun, like an expandable bamboo trivet that can hold a hot dish and look cute as wall art when not in use, or a ceramic loaf pan with a warm sentiment written on the side. Yo...