memorial day

Travel

5 Great Memorial Day destinations

This year, why not pack yourself up and head off for the long Memorial Day weekend? Leave your everyday responsibilities at home and...

Party Planning

Memorial Day party checklist

Memorial Day allows us to show our respect and gratitude to the men and women who have lost their lives fighting for our country --...

Travel

Top 10 Memorial weekend trips

Since Memorial weekend is all about ringing in the start of summer, well the unofficial start of summer we tried to find the best...

Wine & Cocktail Recipes

Refreshing Memorial Day cocktail recipes

Although the first day of summer isn't technically until June 20 this year, Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer for many...

Gardening

Grilled Garden Kebabs

As a side dish for your Memorial Day BBQ, garden vegetable kebabs are a perfect choice to throw on the grill with your...

Holidays & Seasons

Best patriotic crafts

Keep kids and adults alike entertained with clever crafts celebrating the U.S.A. Try these activities from some of the best DIY...

Holidays & Seasons

DIY red, white and blue for the home

With countless parties celebrating America with holidays like Memorial Day and the Fourth of July, the surefire way to make your...

Summer Fashion

What to wear for Memorial Day outings

Maybe you're planning a pool party to celebrate Memorial Day this year. Or maybe an outdoor picnic is more your style. Either way,...

Gardening

Grilled Corn on the Cob

Memorial Day weekend means parties and BBQs. Welcome back, summer! Serve an American favorite, corn on the cob , at this...

Summer Fashion

Patriotic styles: Go red, white & blue

What better way to celebrate Memorial Day than in perfect patriotic style? Whether you attend a family barbecue of host a picnic in...

Gardening

Red, White and Blue Garden

You can show your patriotism in your clothes or how you decorate the home, how about in the garden? Consider planting a combination...

Family Travel

4 Fun getaways for Memorial Day weekend

Summer vacation is already close, but for those looking to get a head start on the vacationing, Memorial Day weekend is a good...

Road Trips & Air Travel

5 Ways to make your car get better mileage

Memorial Day is typically synonymous with outrageous gas prices. Since many families hit the road to visit family or to take...

Holiday and seasonal decor

Decorating Diva: Memorial Day decor and DIY ideas

Welcome to Decorating Diva , where every week we share fresh, fun ways to update your home and spice up your living space! The...

Holidays & Seasons

Patriotic decor: Show your red, white, and blue

Most people don't automatically jump at the idea of decorating when they think of Memorial Day and Fourth of July, but since many...

Holiday and seasonal decor

Holiday decor you can use year-round

Stuffing your storage space with boxes of decorations isn't your only option for holiday decorating. Choosing to reuse decorations...

Holidays & Seasons

10 Summer party ideas for Memorial Day through 4th of July

The summer party season is upon us. Outdoor barbecues, beach picnics, garden weddings -- so much fun to be had! From Memorial Day...

Decor & Themes

Memorial Day party guide

By Memorial Day, some can't wait to say goodbye to spring and welcome summer in all its glory: Long, hot days in the sun, vacations...

Holidays & Seasons

Having a non-generic Memorial Day celebration

Memorial Day is often thought of as signaling summer days, warm weather and vacations. It's a day off from work, a day for outdoor...

Family Travel

Memorial Day weekend travel tips

Memorial Day is the perfect weekend to get out of town for enjoying the sun, water and sand. However, you're likely to find yourself...

Summer Recipes

Healthy Memorial Day menu on the grill: Stuffed Pork Loin with Peach Raisin Filling, Fruit and Jarlsberg Salad, and Smoky Gazpacho

Memorial Day begs for an outdoor feast featuring mouthwatering grilled meat and tantalizing side dishes. This healthy Memorial Day...