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We all need a break from the hectic pace of life once in awhile. A summertime picnic is a fun and easy way to break away from the daily drudge and relax together as a family, even if only for a little while. Here are 10 creative ways to take your picnic to the next level. Plan a secret picnic ...

Light up your Independence Day holiday! These cute and easy paper lanterns make a great addition to your outdoor parties and celebrations. Simple craft paper and string lights are all you need to make this festive craft shine. Step 1: Fold your paper. Take a piece of paper and fold it in half lengthwise. You can use printer paper, cardstock, ...

Independence Day, also affectionately known as The Fourth of July, is anything but your average holiday. From pool parties and backyard barbecues with family and friends, to fun parades and flashy fireworks displays, the holiday is the epitome of the American “go big or go home” way of life. But have you ever stopped to ponder just why we love ...

Ah, summer. It seems to be every kid’s favorite time of the year. With pool parties, free time, and fun vacations, who can blame them? I’m not advocating that children shouldn’t have a fun and relaxing summer. It’s a great perk of being a kid! However, I know many of us parents worry that our children will fall behind on ...

Did you know that ice cream has it’s own special part in history? It’s true! The Chinese were the first to develop ice cream, somewhere around 3000 BC. Roman emperor, Nero, was fascinated with the stuff, and is credited as the first person on record to have ice cream made for a meal. Marco Polo introduced Italy to ice cream, ...

Aqueducts are one of the architectural wonders of the Roman Empire. They supplied fresh, clean water to Roman cities for drinking, irrigation, and for public baths and fountains, often over many miles. These aqueducts were a revolutionary idea that changed the world forever. To this day, as civilizations grow across the world, finding access to fresh and clean water for ...

Summer is here! You’ve survived another school year. Whether it was a great one or one that you are more than ready to move on from, it’s time to make plans for the summer. But this article isn’t about plans for keeping the kids busy all summer. This is about making plans for mom so she is rested and prepared ...

The ancient Romans left a treasure trove of ideas to the modern world. This legacy included many concepts that are still very important even today. Systems of laws and government, architecture, literature, and language are just a few key concepts brought to us by none other than the Ancient Romans. What set the Romans apart from other ancient societies was ...

“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.” Romans 12:1-2 History is filled with the stories of those we call the “heroes of the faith.” Hebrews chapter eleven gives a chronicle of many named and unnamed heroes and heroines. The stories ...

Want to try a taste of ancient Rome? Make these delicious honey cakes! They were, and still are, a very popular Roman sweet pastry. We can trace these cakes as far back as Cato the Elder – he wrote down the recipe for safekeeping. New Audio Adventure Tells The Story Of Loyalty, Perseverance and Sacrifice There are many different variations ...