When you hear the phrase “You can’t catch me,” you envision a gingerbread cookie, right? It might be a cookie that’s all out pumping its plump little arms and legs; a cookie that’s chastising you; or a cookie that will soon lose an arm, leg, or head to your insatiable sweet tooth. I am right…
At some point during Thanksgiving Day morning, you’ll find me sacked out in my favorite chair taking in the sights and sounds of the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. One day, I’m hoping to watch the parade from a New York City rooftop and be nose to nose with those totally awesome and humongous caricature…
If you are reading this blog living in or near Turkey, Texas; Turkey Creek, Louisiana; or Turkey, North Carolina, send us a gobble! But, no matter where you live, keep reading because everyone needs to check out this fun turkey “craftivity” that could be the talk of a Thanksgiving Day gathering. To make the gobbler’s…
Well, shiver me timbers and a yo, ho, ho! Today, September 19, is International Talk Like a Pirate Day. I’m going to let ye in on a teeny secret. Now this is not the secret—the crew at The Mailbox are hardworking swashbucklers. We are diligent…
Yes, it is April Fools’ Day. And yes, I’m soooo tempted to play a practical joke on y’all. But I won’t. I’ll try to act my age. (Man oh man, this is difficult!) All foolin’ aside, we have a great giveaway this month. As many of you know, The Mailbox has an awesome selection of…
Check out this photo of my fellow blogger, Kim. Bet you smiled! When I ran across this app last week, I couldn’t resist buying it. Dr. Seuss is timely throughout the year. However, with his birthday celebration coming up next week, this app was just too much to resist. There are only two possible hiccups….
Why did the T. rex need a bandage? He had a “dino-sore”! What better way to begin the day than with a dinosaur joke, especially since today, October 14, is National Fossil Day! National Fossil Day is a celebration organized by the National Park Service to promote public awareness of fossils and their scientific and…
Next Monday, October 12th, is Columbus Day. When I was a kid, Christopher Columbus was a hero—at least in my mind. Parts of the poem “In 1492” remain ingrained in my brain: In fourteen hundred and ninety-two, Columbus sailed the ocean blue. He had three ships and left from Spain. He sailed through sunshine, wind,…
It’s official. Fall is here. With just a few days remaining in September, I’m feeling the pull of pumpkins. This funny orange fruit (yes, a pumpkin is a fruit) is one of my favorite signs of fall. Little pumpkins, big pumpkins, round pumpkins, and not-so-round pumpkins—I love ’em all. Check out these pumpkins decorated…
My backyard mystery is solved! I’ve been stumped for a few days—okay, a couple of weeks. When I leave for work, the gate to my backyard is closed. When I return, the gate is open. I examined the latch. Nothing wrong there. I inquired with the neighbors. No clues there. This weekend, I caught the…