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Already awake in anticipation, Jake heard his mom quietly call his name from the doorway. “OK,” he answered in a voice still gravelly from sleep. Feet on the floor, Jake stretched his lanky 14 year old frame, flipped the light switch to illuminate the 4 a.m. darkness and pulled on a pair of jeans.

Within short order he had donned socks, shoes, a long sleeved shirt, and tied a bandanna around his neck. On his way out the door he grabbed a pair of work gloves and a wide brimmed hat.

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Father’s Day is the third `! Do you have any plans with your dad? Here’s a great and simple gift that you can make for dad that he’ll really love. You can make a coupon booklet filled with special favors you promise to do for him.

Then he can cash in a coupon any time he’s ready for a little break or a helping hand. It’s a simple gift, but one that keeps on giving all year long and that your Dad is bound to truly enjoy. Remember to have an adult help you with this project.

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It was the small of the morning. The dark of night had faded into the dimness before dawn. The rhythmic splash of his oar broke the early silence and the wake of his canoe wove the only pattern on the surface of the placid lake.

Little Bear loved this quiet time of day before the village stirred awake and the tumult of the day began. These were his only hours away from it all and he liked the time alone.

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Labor Day is a legal holiday that honors all of our working men and women. It all started in 1892 when Peter McGuire a carpenter from New York City and Matthew McGuire a machinist from Patterson, New Jersey suggested to their unions that they should have a day to honor workers. 10,000 employees marched in the first gathering. In 1894 President Cleveland made it a legal holiday. The day is recognized as the unofficial end of summer. People have picnics and barbecues.

Did you know that July 4th is just around the corner, ready to burst into brilliant fireworks against the night skies? On this day of celebrating our independence from the British, you will probably see parade routes, grand stands and picnic tables all decorated in patriotic red, white and blue bunting. When the parades have marched by and the bands have played the last stanza of the Star Spangled Banner and all the hot dogs you could possibly eat have been topped off with your favorite flavor of ice cream, the sun should be just about ready to give up the sky to the glorious show of fireworks.

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Fireworks can be loads of fun, but only if they’re handled properly. Carefully. Extremely carefully. If you do plan on launching some of your own fireworks this Fourth of July, then make sure to keep these things in mind. If you take these precautions, then you’ll be sure to have a safe, fun holiday.

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Picnic tables, bandstands, wherever you are, you’ll be seeing a lot of red, white and blue on Independence Day. Each of these colors is used in the American flag and has a special meaning. Do you know what these colors mean? Are you sure? If not, do read on and find out!

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It’s the merry, merry month of May! Spring is in full blossom and summer is just around the corner. This is your favorite day!

Waiting with your friends in the dew-strewn dawn for the few remaining sleepy heads to arrive, you chatter away with excitement. When the stragglers arrive you all take off for the woodland glens and meadows. You have been charged with the joyous responsibility of bringing back bushels and cartloads of flowers and boughs.

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The fourth of July was not very long ago. And do you remember why we celebrate it? All of the parades and fireworks we see on the fourth of July are a symbol of our freedom. It represents the United States independence from England. It’s one of our most popular holidays. But isn’t is strange to think that other countries don’t celebrate this very festive occasion?

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Get ready to have a blast this July 4th! This holiday isn’t just about parades, picnics and fireworks, though, it has an underlying meaning that lies at the core of the United States foundation. It is celebrated in all states and territories of the U.S., and for good reason. Let’s find out why.

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June 21st marks the longest day and shortest night of the year. This is a piece of knowledge that we put in our brains every year and then tend to forget about. But to learn why this happens, and how people have acknowledged it over the years is quite fascinating.

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Don’t forget about your dad this Sunday, because it’s father’s day. In this edition, we’re paying tribute to all of those wonderful fathers out there who have made our lives so much better. This is our way to say thanks to all of the fathers in the world, and our way to help you thank your dad as well. So, let’s get going.

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