Posted by Phil Sloan on Mon, Jun 13, 2011 @ 08:49 AM
With Father’s Day right around the corner, finding the right gift for dad might be a difficult task for some people, especially in today’s increasingly technological world. Let’s take a look at some gifts that might be what you’re looking for this Father’s Day. First, let’s look at some of the more basic gift ideas.
- George Forman Grill- Convenient and allows you to grill indoors on those dreadful stormy days. The grill is also fat-reducing!
- Tickets to a sports game- Get your father or husband tickets to his favorite sports team.
- Tickets to a concert- Whatever his favorite music genre may be, chances are the Chicago-land area has some concerts lined up for that genre this summer.
- Newest face shaving products- Companies such as Phillips Norelco offer very comfortable, affordable electric razors.
- New set of golf clubs- Everyone can use a new set of clubs for the links this golf season.
- Hammock- There is nothing better then relaxing out on a hammock on a pleasant summer night.
Next, let’s look at some ideas for those who are enamored with the newest technology.
- Any new Apple product- Whether it be the new iPod touch, new iPad, or a new MacBook, there is no doubt dad would love any of these products.
- Flat screen television- Nowadays, having a flat screen high-definition television is a must.
- Refresh charging station- Essentially what the charging station does is it allows you to charge multiple products at once. So charge your cell phone and iPod at the same time and place!
- Amazon kindle- With this e-book dad can have access to his favorite books right at his fingertips!
Make this Father’s Day one to never forget!
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Posted by John Muir on Thu, May 26, 2011 @ 08:38 AM
Memorial Day is often the holiday Americans use to signify the beginning of summer. It also means so much more. Many events happen that weekend usually including family such as cookouts, beach trips, auto racing, and fireworks.
This holiday started out after the Civil War as Decoration Day in 1868. Americans would decorate the graves of soldiers of the civil war. As the years went on it has become a holiday that commemorates US Soldiers who died while in military service. The name Memorial Day slowly became the popular name after World War II. In 1967, it became the official name.
Memorial Day is observed by displaying your flag at half-staff until noon when it is displayed at full staff. The half-staff position remembers those who are lost and the full staff celebrates those who still fight. Many families engage in Memorial Day activities such as cookouts followed by fireworks. These activities are more tied to the observed three-day weekend and the nice weather than celebrating the true meaning of the holiday. There have been attempts to move Memorial Day back to its traditional holiday on May 30th instead of the floating last Monday to help restore its 'true meaning.'
How will you be celebrating Memorial Day this year?
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Posted by John Muir on Thu, May 05, 2011 @ 08:43 AM
Mother's Day is upon us! Yes, this Sunday the 8th of May. Some call this a Hallmark holiday and others believe it to be the most important day of the year. Either way you should probably thank your Mom for all that she does and also think about giving her something to show your appreciation.
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Posted by John Muir on Thu, Apr 21, 2011 @ 08:33 AM
April 22nd is Earth Day! Part of Earth Day is reducing the use of our precious natural resources. A prime example is trees as we all use a lot of paper. Around the world humans use about 1 million tons of paper a day. Here are some tips to save paper:
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Posted by John Muir on Thu, Mar 17, 2011 @ 08:46 AM
Shamrocks are one of the popular symbols of St. Patrick's Day; a holiday that started out as a celebration of Saint Patrick and has evolved into a secular celebration of Irish culture. Chicago takes its St. Patrick's Day celebrations very seriously. The parade has been running since 1843, one of the longest in the USA.
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Posted by John Muir on Mon, Feb 21, 2011 @ 09:58 AM
President's Day is our National Holiday celebrating The Presidents of The United States of America. In celebration here are some fun facts about our past and current presidents courtesy of Dan 3.0.
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