Gather around the grill this Father's Day
It's all about remembering Dad's favorites on Father's Day. While everyone relaxes and enjoys the serenity of the backyard, these ribs will be slowly cooking to mouth-watering perfection.
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Films to watch with Dad this Father's Day
Father's Day is a day to spend with Dad and show your appreciation for all he's done over the years. Many families prefer to tailor the day around whatever it is Dad likes to do the most. For instance, if Dad's an avid golfer, a day on the links is ideal. For the Dad whose passion is baseball, a day at the ballpark is a real home run.
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Day trips for Dad this Father's Day
Dads do a lot throughout the year, and Father's Day is when they get their recognition for all the helping hands they've offered in the last year. While it was once commonplace to give Dad a necktie or another minor accessory for Father's Day, many wives and children have begun to ensure Dad's gift is a little more meaningful come his special day each June.
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Celebrate dad with humorous and sincere Father's Day quotations
As we honor the fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, and uncles in our lives, here are some inspirational and funny words to live by.
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Celebrating a Stepfather on Father's Day
This June, plans to celebrate Father's Day may include celebrating a number of notable men in people's lives. Those men can include stepfathers, many of whom step in after a divorce or the death of a parent and play a strong role in their stepchild's life.
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Meal fit for a father
Meat and potatoes ... it's the quintessential manly meal. Few men will turn down a dish of their favorite cut of beef paired with a delicious potato.
Children interested in creating a special day for dads this Father's Day may want to plan a few activities together, such as a game of baseball or hitting a few balls around the golf course. The afternoon can culminate in a meal that will make Dad smile.
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Memorable TV dads from yesteryear
For as long as television has been around, there have been television dads who showcased their greatest feats and faux pas for all the viewing public to see. No Father's Day would be complete without tipping a cap to the memorable TV dads who have served as father figures to many.
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Memorable events on June 19
This year people around the world will celebrate Father's Day on Sunday, June 19. In addition to marking a special day for dads, June 19 also marked many other events that took place around the world.
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Make Dad happy with less traditional Father's Day fare
Getting ready to gift Dad for Father's Day? To those heading to the menswear department of their local clothing stores, do not even think about veering toward the tie display. Doesn't Dad deserve something a little more than a necktie?
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Soup For Cinco de Mayo
Though many Americans might be unaware of the history surrounding Cinco de Mayo, in America it remains a popular day of celebration, not unlike American celebrations of Saint Patrick's Day and Chinese New Year. For those hosting a Cinco de Mayo celebration this year, consider the following recipe for "Mexican Gazpacho" from "Easy Entertaining," (Ryland, Peters & Small).
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April Fool's Day History
Every year pranksters anticipate April Fools' Day so they can play tricks on the unsuspecting people in their lives. While many take April 1st for granted as a fool's paradise, others might be surprised to learn just how this day of fun came to be.
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Celebrate Special Spring Days
If there weren't enough reasons to celebrate the spring season, all of the holidays and special days of remembrance that take place during this time could provide reason enough. In addition to budding flowers and warmer weather, spring ushers in several major (and minor) holidays that can provide reasons to get together with friends and family.
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Make a Difference This Earth Day
In 2010, Earth Day celebrated its 40th birthday. Originally the brainchild of United States Senator Gaylord Nelson, Earth Day began as an environmental teach-in but has since grown into a global day meant to inspire awareness and appreciation of the environment.
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Single Dad Inspired Father's Day
Initially proposed in 1909 by Mrs. John B. Dodd, Father's Day was actually rooted in Dodd's own single-parent home. Dodd's father, William Smart, was a Civil War veteran widowed when his wife died in childbirth in Washington state. Left to raise his six children on his own, Smart's perseverance and selflessness eventually became the root of what is now Father's Day.
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Celebrate Father's Day With New Dads
Father's Day is celebrated on the third Sunday in June in 52 countries around the world. Elsewhere it is celebrated on other days of the year. The concept of Father's Day was developed by Senora Dodd, who had listened to a Mother's Day sermon. She thought that a similar day for fathers was necessary.
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Celebrate Dad's Day With a Delicious Meal
Steak ... it's the ultimate man's food. Which makes it the ideal centerpiece for a meal celebrating the special men in your life.
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Mothers By the Numbers
Statistics on mothers.
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Mother’s Day History
Every May women around the world are celebrated for their sacrifices and contributions to the family. With all that Mom does for her children, it would seem like the concept of honoring her would be ages old. However, it really wasn’t until relatively recently that a celebration of mothers was instituted.
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Create a Delicious Brunch Item for Mom
Showing Mom your appreciation doesn't require a lot of know-how in the kitchen, nor a gourmet, four-course meal. Simple fare, such as items that can be enjoyed for a brunch or light lunch certainly will fit the bill.
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More Gifts That Will Wow Mom
As most people know, Mother's Day is right around the corner. This is the day to honor the woman who sacrificed to give you the best things possible in life.
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Mother's Day Not Exclusive to the United States
Most Americans likely never even thought about it, but Mother's Day is not a celebration exclusive to the United States. In fact, Mother's Day is celebrated in several countries throughout the world.
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The Unofficial Start to Summer
In the United States, Memorial Day signifies the beginning of barbecue and pool weather, while in Canada it is Victoria Day. Here's a look at the origins of each of these holidays and traditional celebrations, significances which may get lost in the shuffle as people anticipate the nice weather ahead.
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Did You Know?
If you're thinking about buying a bouquet of flowers for Mother's Day from one of the 22,000 florists in the United States, it's likely that the flowers you get were grown in either California or Colombia.
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Great Ways to Say Thank You on Mother's Day
Breakfast in bed has been done. She's probably gotten her share of blouses or floral bouquets. This year you may want to do something different. But what will that be? Consider these ideas to say thank you to your mother, stepmother, aunt, mentor, or any other woman you'd like to recognize this holiday.
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