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May 25, 2009 -
How much do you know about red poppies? Take this quiz to find out!
Question 1 of 5There is a custom of wearing and displaying red poppies on Memorial Day in memory of the sacrifices of war, and money collected from the sale of poppies goes to fund various veterans programs.
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May 25, 2009 -
Happy Memorial Day! Today is the day we commemorate US men and women who died in military service. It's often observed with parades and community events, but many of us will honor the fallen by entertaining friends and family (and good food) at home.
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May 26, 2008 -
Memorial Day, which was originally called Decoration Day, was first used to honor Union soldiers who died in the United States Civil War. After World War I, it was expanded to commemorate all US men and women who died in military service.
Growing up, I always marched in my small town's Memorial Day parade, flute in hand.
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May 24, 2008 -
In true American spirit, Ballard Designs is getting people to shop for Memorial Day. That's right, they're running a Memorial Day sale, offering 20 percent off of all of their outdoor furniture. The sale ends on Tuesday, so shop fast!
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May 21, 2008 -
Memorial Day Weekend is coming up in just a few days, and more than likely, your home may be chock full of guests, or you may be taking up residence in a friend or family member's guest bedroom. There are plenty of ways to go green over a holiday weekend (and I'll be bringing you more tips in days to come), but there's an equally important tip to follow before you even reach your destination. Before you or a loved one gets behind the wheel this coming weekend, I have an easy way for you to save big on both gas and money.
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May 05, 2009 -
If you've ever wondered what it would be like to live like a vampire, let me tell you: it can be pretty sweet. That is, if you're a member of Twilight's Cullen Family. The 100-plus-year-old vampires don't live in a decaying lair, but a stunning contemporary house that would incite jealousy in any mere mortal.
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Nov 25, 2008 -
When I pulled the Diptyque Pomander Candle ($60) out of its box, I was overwhelmed by a feeling of nostalgia and a strong scent of . . .
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Jul 01, 2008 -
Whenever possible, you should try to create a home (and office) that is "free of tree." Considering that most of you use cloth napkins and towels, you're probably well on your way. But, when it comes to giving yourself reminders, and jotting down notes, I'm going to venture to guess that many of you probably still use paper (Post-Its, notepads, journals, etc.).
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