Breakfast in bed prepared and served by your lovely children. Oh and by the way, sorry about the mess in the kitchen. Were we supposed to clean up after ourselves?
it’s the thought that counts. Love you Mom! Happy Mother’s Day!
For all that you every day of the year, hope your Mother’s Day is special and someone else cleans the kitchen!
A symbol of unity, pride, and the triumph of the underdogCinco de Mayo marks the anniversary of the Battle of Puebla, when Mexican forces pulled off an underdog victory against the French in 1862. It’s a day that’s grown into a celebration of Mexican culture, pride, and heritage — especially here in the U.S.
A small win that became a big tradition.
Mexican folklórico dancers in bright traditional costumes
Its’ Taco Tuesday too!
Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and the big question is always the same: What do you get for the moms in your life? Or maybe you’re a mom yourself — in which case, feel free to start dropping hints in strategic locations around the house.
Let’s be honest: flowers are lovely, but indulgence is better. And what’s the number‑one indulgence most of us reach for? Chocolate. Always chocolate.
But if you want something that feels a little more spring‑kissed, take a look at this Lemon Coconut Cheesecake — bright, sunny, and just the right amount of decadent. 👉 shop here
And if sugar is something you’re watching, don’t worry. Andy Anand has you covered there too. Their Sugar‑Free, Gluten‑Free Chocolate Chip Cake looks so good it practically winks at you from the screen. 👉 Shop here
A little sweetness for Mother’s Day never hurt anyone.
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I haven’t revisited May Day for a few years — fifteen, to be exact — but who’s counting. If you’re curious (or just in the mood for a laugh), you can see that original 2011 post here. May Day.
May Day is one of those holidays everyone’s heard of, but almost no one can fully explain — which is probably why it’s so much fun to write about. Depending on who you ask, May 1st is about flowers, bonfires, maypoles, ancient goddesses, or childhood memories of weaving ribbons around a pole without tripping over your classmates. And honestly? All of those answers are right.
May Day goes all the way back to the ancient world. The Romans celebrated Floralia, a weeklong festival honoring Flora, the goddess of youth, spring, and flowers. When they reached the British Isles, their festival collided with the Celtic celebration of Beltane, also held on May 1st — a fire festival marking the start of summer. Over time, the two blended into what we now recognize as May Day.
By the medieval period, May Day was the spring holiday across Europe. Villagers would wake up early to gather flowers and greenery — a tradition called “bringing in the May.” They decorated homes, barns, and even livestock with blossoms to welcome the season.
At the center of the festivities stood the maypole — usually a tall birch tree pulled into town by flower‑decked oxen. People danced around it holding colorful ribbons, weaving patterns as they went. Some towns even competed to see who could raise the tallest or most impressive pole.
Many villages crowned a May Queen, a young woman chosen to preside over the day’s games, dances, and pageantry. Think of it as the original spring influencer — minus the hashtags.
🔥 Bonfires, Dew, and a Little MagicIn some regions, May Day included bonfires — a holdover from Beltane — and people believed washing your face in May morning dew would bring good luck and beauty for the year ahead. (Honestly, that one might be worth trying.)
Here in New England, the Puritans were not fans. When an Anglican merchant erected a maypole at Merry Mount (today’s Quincy) in 1627, the neighboring Puritans chopped it down and shipped him back to England. No sense of whimsy, those folks.
So while the Puritans may have tried to shut the whole thing down (party poopers, the lot of them), May Day survived — flowers, maypoles, mischief and all. And honestly? I think that’s worth celebrating. Even if the only dancing you do is from the coffee maker to the couch.
