Halloween
Halloween is by far my favorite holiday. Carving pumpkins, dressing up, watching scary movies, I love it all! Once October 1st rolls around, I am dragging out the Halloween decorations and tuning into...
View ArticleHalloween Memories
Blog by Stacey Keller Growing up, there was one family tradition which meant the world to me: Our annual trip to the Sauvie’s Island Pumpkin Patch. The annual Pumpkin Patch trip was not just a blip on...
View ArticleAll Saints Day
Blog by Kirian McClure Halloween has come and gone. Despite the cries of candy-induced belly ache’s that may claim otherwise, the season rolls onward. While Thanksgiving is still several weeks away...
View ArticleNovember Birth Flowers: The Versatile Chrysanthemum
I feel very lucky to have a November birthday. It’s perfectly nestled between Halloween and Thanksgiving, so I always have something festive to look forward to during this time of year. But it’s not...
View ArticleGratitude and Remembrance: A Veteran’s Day Story
As the 11th of November approaches, the thoughts of most Americans turn toward the three-day weekend and the excitements and stresses of the holiday season to come. We are fortunate to live in such a...
View ArticleThe Colors of Autumn
Blog by Linda Wallace Honestly, it seems like summer just suddenly ended here in the Pacific Northwest. Seems like one week we were all out on our patios enjoying the sunshine, and the following week...
View ArticleFun Thanksgiving Facts
Blog by Linda Wallace Fun Facts about the First Thanksgiving: The Plymouth Pilgrims were the first to celebrate the first Thanksgiving Day at Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1621. The Wampanoag Indians were...
View ArticleDecember Birth Flower
Blog by Kirian McClure While many are worried about holiday preparations and gifts during this time of the year, make sure to also remember those with December birthdays! The tumultuous frenzy of the...
View ArticleValentine’s Day Stats
Just what are we buying for Valentine’s Day? The History Channel has compiled the following information about what we send to our loved ones. 141 million Valentine’s Day cards are exchanged annually,...
View ArticleMay Birth Flower
For those of you lucky enough to be born in May, your birth month flower is the lily of the valley. Did you know that lilies of the valley are highly poisonous? Until just now, I didn’t, and I talk...
View ArticleMemorial Day
Memorial Day this year falls on Monday May 27. We honor those who have died while serving our country now and in years gone by. We visit gravestones, hold vigils, and eagerly await the homecoming of...
View ArticleRed Rose Day
June 12 is Red Rose Day. I got to wondering why red roses are considered to be the classic, the ultimate symbol of love, and how such a connotation came to exist. The red rose is the one instantly...
View ArticleFlag Day
June 14 is Flag Day in the United States, where we commemorate the adoption of the United States flag, which happened on this day in 1777. Coincidentally, the same resolution of the Second Continental...
View ArticleJuly Birthdays
I was born, smack-dab in the middle of July. Don’t believe me? Try the 15th. I always loved having a birthday in the summer because the possibilities for something fun to do or party ideas were...
View ArticleFriendship Day
I believe in showing appreciation to our loved ones every chance we get. Small things even, like saying “I love you” or sending a quick text in the morning to tell someone “Have a great day!”. We...
View ArticleCelebrate August
For those of you lucky enough to have been born in August, you are in good company. August is a month with a fascinating history. Next time you are asked about your August birthday, impress your...
View ArticleBosses Day
Guest Blogger: Chris Zolotko Boss’s Day which falls on October 16th this year, is an observance is not a nationwide public holiday in the United States. If it falls on a weekend, then it is celebrated...
View ArticleThe Real St Valentine and His Loyal Minions (Us)
Dear GiftTree Blogger Extraordinaire, please tell us the true story of St Valentine and why we celebrate this lovely day (apart from the fact that we totally love getting chocolate and flowers and...
View ArticleValentine’s Day Colors, Flowers and Their Meanings
Valentine’s Day is immediately upon us – and if you haven’t noticed every retail store in America turning a distinctive shade of pinkish red since mid-January, you still have a few days to come out of...
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