We asked Gersky’s content creator and local Social Media Guru, Jonathan Howard, to share with us how he spent Thanksgiving with his family for their physically distant Thanksgiving celebration. Although he doubts his family will be celebrating Christmas by the outdoor firepit, he wondered what can be learned and applied to a physically distanced […]
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You’re Physically Distancing … But You Can Still Be Social and Share Food, Fun and Good Times
We’re together in this new normal – physical distancing and, for some of us, isolation, as we handle an unprecedented event. So how can you stay connected and still share food and fun with friends and family? Why not try one of these ideas: Idea 1: BYOB Neighborhood Cocktail Hour On Friday, March 27, International […]
Winter Entertaining at Home #3 – Host a “Celebrity” Night
You haven’t played Celebrity yet? I think it’s the easiest and funniest game night to host since there’s almost no prep – just chairs for everyone, slips of blank paper and plenty of pens to go around. The game rules: Each player/team gets 3-5 sheets of blank paper and writes the name of one “celebrity” […]
Winter Entertaining at Home #2 – Nostalgic Game Day
Who doesn’t love Dominoes, Monopoly, 1980s Trivial Pursuit, or the Game of Life? Nostalgic games are perfect for any group of friends or family including older kids. The beauty of this type of get-together is that everyone already knows each other as well as the rules of the games to be played. A Nostalgic Game […]
Which Festival of Light Is Celebrated the World Over?
It’s New Year’s Eve of course – with 24 hours of celebrations around the globe! Back in the day of the Concorde – a supersonic jet built by Great Britain and France in the 70s, you could celebrate New Year’s Eve in London listening to Big Ben chime, then fly to the Big Apple in […]
Kwanzaa: Celebrating African Heritage in America
The third December Festival of Light is Kwanzaa, a week long holiday, celebrated each year from December 26 to January 1st. Kwanzaa was established in the United States in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga, a professor of Africana studies, as a non-religious, non-political African-American holiday celebrating the family, community and culture in America but has […]
Christmas Traditions: December 24 to January 7 and in Between!
The second Festival of Light this month is Christmas on December 25, however, in Orthodox Christianity it’s celebrated on January 7, observing Christ’s birth according to the Julian calendar. But, did you know that in many cultures, Christmas Eve is a celebratory holiday as well, complete with unique foods and traditions? For Christians around the […]
Outdoor Summer Birthdays, Wedding Showers, and Graduation Parties…oh my!
Summer is the perfect time to host an outdoor party at your home. It doesn’t matter the occasion, the planning & organization should be fun for the host or hostess as well as the guests. Follow our tips to plan the perfect summer event. TIP 1: No ho-hum parties for you! Pick a theme and […]
Planning a Patriotic Memorial Day BBQ for Friends and Family
Memorial Day weekend will be here before you know it! It’s the BIG “Kick off to the summer Barbecue Season” weekend and you want to be prepared. These 4 tips will help you plan & host a memorable party for your friends and family: Memorial Day celebrations call for a patriotic theme from invitations to […]
Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day at Home or … How to Eat Like you’re in Eire on Tuesday March 17th!
When most people think of St. Patrick’s Day, they might recall the best party they ever attended, a visit to Savannah, home of the 3rd largest St. Patrick’s Day celebration in the country like I have, or perhaps a memorable meal at an Irish pub near home. This year, if you’re lucky enough to wake […]