National Grandparent Day/Week

https://grandparentsday.org Do Something Grand #DoSomethingGrand and celebrate Grandparents Day (Sunday, September 7, 2025) throughout the month of September! This year we are celebrating “Stories From the Table.” Inspired by the Emmy-nominated Netflix film NONNAS, this year’s theme honors the food, family, and wisdom shared across generations. Whether you’re gathering around the table, swapping recipes, or simply sharing stories, it’s a chance to strengthen...

Back-to-School Prep That Starts Now (Because August Came Fast)

https://www.family-compassion.org/post/back-to-school-prep-that-starts-now-because-august-came-fast?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22866116786&gbraid=0AAAAApwp-WVItawf5mBi9aUM2OuDTwrYk&gclid=CjwKCAjw2brFBhBOEiwAVJX5GAg9YzYyYZrto6paUqrEXMqAG6ZzMF9fh_XZa2T7uNX7XWU1oL_fjxoCe6wQAvD_BwE Somehow it’s already August 1, and while there’s still time to soak up summer, it’s also time to start thinking about the school year ahead. Not in a panic, but with...

Father’s Day

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened and dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”Joshua 1:9 ESV It is here! The day we can honor our father and say thank you. Father’s Day does not get the attention provided to mothers on Mother’s Day, and it may be because the bond of motherhood is strong, and fathers, at times, must add additional work to get the results they want from the relationship with...

Tips to Stay Safe in Summer Months

Consider using attic fans to clear hot air from your house. Note: When the temperature outside is over 95 degrees, don’t use electric fans to try to stay cool. At this temperature, fans create a false sense of comfort, and do not reduce body temperature. 2. Stay Hydrated Drink plenty of fluids, even if you don’t feel thirsty. If you are on a special diet or if you have end-stage renal disease or advanced congestive heart failure, ask your doctor how to stay...

Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is a special time of the year when we get the opportunity to celebrate with our amazing and resilient mothers. They have processed a treasure of precious moments and have done things to inspire us through their wisdom. They have made sacrifices and provisions through their endless love. Mothers are our biggest cheerleaders. They encourage us not to give up and hope against the odds when others do not believe in us. We give our mothers flowers,...

Resurrection Sunday and Easter Sunday

This month, many people celebrate Easter Sunday and Resurrection Sunday. To the world, Easter Sunday is a time for people to purchase beautiful and colorful spring clothes. People will create baskets filled with candies and chocolate in the shape of bunnies, baby chicks, and eggs. Families will come together to color eggs for the baskets, and on Easter Sunday, they will have fun participating in Easter egg hunts. “Easter’s origins are a blend of pagan...