Have a Safe and Happy Labor Day Weekend Labor Day, celebrated the first Monday of September, is right around the corner. Now that many of us feel more comfortable out and about, it’s time to consider what activities you and your family can participate in over the long weekend. Here’s a mix of solo activities…
Honoring Father’s Day in 2021 While we celebrate mothers in May, June is all about dads. Father’s Day is Sunday, June 20th. The sun is shining, and we’re beginning to see a path out of this pandemic. So how can you show Dad how much he’s appreciated? Here are a few ideas for out-of-the-box ways…
Spring fever is crazy common. This year, the spring fever has lasted since 2020, and some of us are still fighting the feeling. But this week is National Backyard Games week, so even if you haven’t felt much like getting outside, this is a perfect time to get together with your family or your pod…
Celebrating Mother’s Day in 2021 Mothers hold a special place in our hearts and our culture. Especially after the year we’ve had, when so many mothers worked from home and were responsible for their children’s homeschooling, our community owes them a lot of gratitude. But, as has been the case for so long, mothers hold…
April 22nd is Earth Day. We know that celebrations in 2021 are going to be different. We focused a lot over the last year on the effects of climate change, the impact of the pandemic on the environment, and what we need to do moving forward. We know that celebrating Earth Day this year may…
Celebrating Black History in Asheville Every year since 1976, February has been designated Black History Month. Historian Carter G. Woodson and several notable African-Americans established the idea, and it’s grown in scale and shape over the years. In February, we can take time to learn about, acknowledge, and celebrate the importance of black history both…
Make the Most of Your December in 2020 Whatever winter holiday you’re celebrating, we know that 2020 may look a little different than years past. You may not be able to travel to see family or friends in other states, and there won’t be the traditional holiday parades and other community gatherings. However, you can…
Your Thanksgiving 2020 To-Do List: Planning a Low-Stress Holiday If there is one word to describe 2020, it’s unexpected. And for that reason, we find ourselves planning what might be very non-traditional holidays this year. With Thanksgiving 2020 coming up, we thought it might help put together a to-do list to help make managing this…
House of Horrors: What TV Doesn’t Tell You About Buying a Home Haunted house stories, like Shirley Jackson’s Hill House, are some of the most popular in the horror genre. Movies like Poltergeist and Amityville Horror gave way to an entire genre of storytelling in modern cinema. One reason haunted house stories are so popular…
Labor Day: History, Celebrations, and Staying Safe The first Monday in September, this year on the 7th, is celebrated as Labor Day in the United States. It was born as a way to recognize the workers who create the foundation of our economy, which is more important than ever in 2020. While years past have…