For many, Labor Day symbolizes the last day of summer. Most children (including ours) will begin school tomorrow, and life will return to the hustle and bustle of the fall and winter months. Just for fun, we've come up with some Labor Day facts for you (in case, like us, you only know Labor Day as the holiday to do nothing or the day before school starts): The Labor Day holiday was created to pay tribute to the contributions and achievements of the American workers. Labor Day stems from the labor movements in the 19th century as workers protested long hours, little pay, and young children being forced to work. The first Labor Day was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882. In 1884, Labor Day was moved to the first Monday in September. Labor Day was made a Federal holiday in 1894. … [Read more...]
Minnesota Blogger Conference Recap
It all started (for us) with #FlipFlopNight hosted by Jen from Life With Levi. A dozen or so twitter/blogger gals from the area got together for a pre Minnesota Blogger Conference shin dig on Friday night. We were filled with hors d'oeuvres, wine, and laughter. It was great to meet some new people in a smaller setting prior to the conference. Front (L to R): Lindsi, Kristin, Mimi, Jamie, Marta. Back (L to R): Kristin, Jen, Stephanie, Amy, Erin, Lindsey Not pictured but still in attendance: Jo and Harper Saturday began way too early for those of us who were awake past our usual bedtimes (despite the conference starting at 9 am). Right away we were greeted warmly by people we knew and didn't know. The site of our blog header up on a big screen in front of us (insert "happy dance" here) made us feel important and part of the group. The day contained numerous educational sessions and tons of networking. We were so busy learning and having fun that we did not take out our … [Read more...]
