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7 US Presidents on Loving Their First Ladies
With so many state dinners and committee meetings to attend, President Obama knows a thing or two about fine dining. But watching these formal festivities got me thinking that it must be a rare occasion when the commander in chief gets to eat what he's truly craving. Likewise, the first lady aspires to a day when school lunches teem with veggies grown behind the playground, but it's undoubtedly Read more
Presidents' Day is arguably one of the best shopping days of the year. In fact, data from Shop It to Me, a site that sends personalized sales alerts to shoppers, revealed that Presidents' Day deals average better holiday discounts than on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Here are a couple to look out for: J. Crew: 20 percent off online orders of at least $150 with the code FABFEB. Offer ends Feb. Read more
As Presidents' Day approaches, we're taking a look back at some of the sweetest White House romances. We regularly hear presidents speak to their love for the country, so it's nice to hear them acknowledge the loves who stand beside them, too. From the Obamas to JFK and Jackie O, here are some of the kindest words US presidents have shared about their leading (first) ladies. Read more
Monday is Presidents' Day, and for some of you that means a three-day weekend! These mini-vacay gems can be much-needed breaks in a couple's hectic schedule, so instead of packing it full of errands, trips, and stress-inducing activities, why not keep it mellow and romantic? Here are three love-filled ways to spend your three-day weekend: Spend the day in bed. Not gettin' busy, per se, but just Read more
It seems odd to me that February is National Cherry Month — the earliest I ever see cherries at my farmers market is in May. But George Washington will forever be associated with cherry trees, and since February is his b-day month, it sort of makes sense that cherries get thrown into the party. Being such a lover of all things cherry, I usually don't wait until the Summer to indulge in this Read more
Today is President's Day, and no matter your politics, you probably have a beloved movie president. Many actors have taken on the role of head of state, to varying effect. Michael Douglas and Morgan Freeman have played some of my favorite movie presidents, and both have an incredibly regal quality (and great scriptwriters who deliver them excellent speeches). The shoes of movie president will be Read more
"Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any one thing." — Abraham Lincoln Resolved to find more motivational quotes? Check out all of my words that move you. Source Read more
Some people have a "Top 5" list of hot celebs — I have a "Top 5" list of presidential historians, and Sarah Vowell is right up there. You might recognize her voice from her work as "Violet" in The Incredibles, but I think her crafty, cranky historical narratives are the real superhero. You have to intimately and compulsively know and love your subject matter to make it sing like Vowell does. Read more
While there are a lot of red, white, and blue drinks to celebrate the 4th of July with, there's really only one for President's Day: El Presidente. Okay, so it's actually named after the General Carmen Menocal, former president of Cuba, and doesn't have much to do with US culture, but I think the namesake is still rather fun. Plus, doesn't the mix of white rum, orange curacao, French vermouth, Read more
This is (almost) better than School House Rock, people! What better time to learn about your US presidents than on President's Day! And there will be a quiz on Tuesday. Sample question: "Which US president had a weak chin?" Read more
