2012: Happy Columbus Day, Discoverers’ Day, and Thanksgiving!

October 8, 2012 by Tracy

Photograph Credit: Microsoft Images

Wow! The second Monday in October is a busy one. For those of us in the United States, we celebrate Columbus Day or Discoverers’ Day (in Hawaii).

Though today is a national holiday, most Americans will notice no change in their work week. But all Americans can celebrate this anniversary of Christopher Columbus’ arrival in the Americas.

For some fun Columbus Day activities, check out Kaboose.com. I love the idea of serving Italian food, creating telescopes from toilet paper or paper towel rolls, making a map, coloring the free printable, reading the story of Christopher Columbus, and making a ship craft.

To my friends across the border in Canada, I wish you both a Happy Columbus Day and Happy Thanksgiving! Our Thanksgiving in the United States is still over a month away, but I’m dreaming of a moist turkey with all the trimmings. Yum!

In remembering the discovery of our land, I wish you all a great celebration making memories with those you love.

Happy Columbus Day, Discoverers’ Day, and Thanksgiving!

Question: In using time wisely, how are you celebrating today?

2012: Happy Halloween!

October 31, 2012 by Tracy

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Wishing you and all your princesses and pirates a fun and safe Halloween!

In keeping to our traditions, our family will reverse trick-or-treat before heading out for our own candy.

My little princesses and soccer player will venture out to Krispy Kreme Doughnuts and our Publix (between 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.) for Halloween celebrations before heading out into our neighborhood this evening.

However you spend your Halloween, enjoy using time wisely with your family and friends.

Happy Halloween!

2012: Happy Election Day!

November 6, 2012 by Tracy

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Embarking on a day filled with numbers and speculation, I am embracing this Election Day! In the United States, we still have the freedom to vote for our leaders.

Preparing to spend all morning at the polling location, Paul, my youngest daughter, and I headed out with our jackets, snacks, stroller, and iPad.

With only about a 50-minute wait, my daughter and I strolled the empty hallways while she pushed the stroller, we looked at the trophy cases, and chatted with the lady ahead of us.

The lines moved quickly, and I was thankful that our almost 3-hour wait four years ago shrunk down to less than an hour’s wait today. Oh what a privilege to vote in a location with a fast Internet connection! 🙂

As you head to the polls to cast your vote, arm yourself with patience as you continue using time wisely exercising your American privilege.

Happy Election Day!

Question: How long did you wait to cast your vote?

2012: Happy Veterans Day!

November 11, 2012 by Tracy

Photograph Credit: Microsoft Images

With many of our armed forces fighting oversees for the freedoms we still have in America, this Veterans Day is hard.

One of my husband’s co-workers is currently deployed, and his family is not complete without him.

Most of our veterans have served abroad during their military career which is a sacrifice for them and their families.

To all those who are actively serving and to those retired armed forces soldiers and their families,

Thank You for your Service!

Happy Veterans Day!

2012: Happy Thanksgiving Day!

November 22, 2012 by Tracy

Photograph Credit: Microsoft Images

Happy Turkey Day! Brawk, brawk! 😉 As you spend time with your family and friends counting your blessings, enjoy making memories.

I realize that the hustle and bustle is upon us, and deals are waiting in the wings to go live. But you have a choice, so continue using time wisely.

With four pies baked – apple, blueberry, pecan, and pumpkin – and the sweet potato casserole prepared, I will spend time with my family without the distraction of baking the meal.

Wishing you all a blessed Thanksgiving on this Turkey Day! Brawk, brawk! 😉

Happy Thanksgiving!

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