A Few Thanksgiving Videos Worth a Giggle

First, another great video from The Holderness Family. This one is a parody of the Meghan Trainor video "All About the Bass" and is called "All About the Baste". They do some great stuff and I always wonder what the kids will think 5-10 years from now when they are teens and look back. Will they rebel during their tween years? Will they want to be seen in these videos? Will they look back when they reach young "adulthood" and think..WOW I had some really cool parents? Not sure, but for right now, they sure do make me smile. 





Now, we all love animal videos and what's cuter then a hamster dressed up? Well a hamster eating a slice of Pumpkin Pie. 

Lastly, some good laughs from Jimmy Fallon. #ThanksgivingFail

Christmas in July Day 6: Kelly Clarkson's Wrapped in Red CD

 I'll admit, I listen to Christmas music all through the year. Not daily, not weekly, but when I'm having a not so good day or just need a pick me up, I'll usually turn on Accu Radio if I'm at work or pull out the new cd's if I'm at home. My collection is pretty big now and ranges in variety, but every few years a new "Favorite" will top the others. Bette Midler's Cool Yule has been holding that spot for a couple years now, but Kelly Clarkson's Wrapped in Red has won me over. The more I listen to it, I'm reminded of the range she has. Her Wrapped in Red album has pop, country and classic tunes all wrapped in one. Often, when a performer makes a Christmas album, the songs just start running into each other because they sound so much alike. If you haven't picked it up yet, now would be a great time so you have it early and ready to unwrap on November 28th.

She did a great job highlighting various songs, while doing press for the album. After watching some of the performances, you'll understand what I'm talking about.

Underneath the Tree



My Favorite Things



Silent Night

Christmas in July Day 4: Happy Independence Day

Happy Independence Day everyone.  For many, celebrating the 4th of July means a pancake breakfast, hanging out at the park with friends and family, camping, boating trips, hamburgers, hotdogs and fireworks. Some aren't that lucky and have to work through the celebration. However, you are spending your day, I encourage you to stop and think about why you are able to enjoy the freedom you have today to do these things. Thank those around you who have served to provide that freedom. Stop and ponder about your ancestors who fought and sacrificed. Think about our forefathers and the courageous men they were for standing as patriots. 

The Preamble: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness."


The History Channel has a great page on Independence Day, that includes several short videos telling the stories behind Independence Day. This short "Bet you Didn't Know Video", is full of quick, fun facts.





If you are a big history nerd like me, you can even own your own copy of the Declaration of Independence on Parchment Paper. Here's a link to purchase one on Ebay, but shop around. They come in all sizes and quality. 

Holiday Life Hacks

Each of these has some hits and misses on the "Hack" videos, but are fun to watch.

And for a Bonus, here's the "Summer Hack" edition.