memorial day

Memorial Day BBQ + Dinner Ideas [RECIPES]

Memorial Day is coming, so better get ready for that BBQ or Memorial Day dinner. Your friends and family will be looking forward to some good eats. Don't let them down with the same old hot dog or hamburger. Try these new recipes to impress their taste buds.

Nora Schreiber

The Best Post-Memorial Day Workouts To Burn Holiday Calories [VIDEO]

We all enjoyed Memorial Day 2012 by celebrating the servicemen and women that have given the ultimate sacrifice for our wonderful Country's freedom, AND probably consumed a few EXTRA calories while doing it too. No worries! We've got quick, easy exercises that will whip you back into shape.

Baby J

Memorial Day in East Texas – What is Open and What is Closed?

As Memorial Day 2012 approaches, East Texans are looking for things to do that will help ease the pain at the pump, but will still allow for a fun weekend. Here’s a list of openings and closings on Memorial Day, as well as a list of fun things going on around East Texas. 7th ... Read More ... Read More ...

Leslie Reynolds

Did You Know African Americans Held The First Memorial Day?

Back in 1865 African Americans celebrated what was called “Decoration Day.” This holiday is now known as Memorial Day. This is a little known history fact that was discovered by Yale University history Professor David Blight. Apparently, 15 years ago Blight was doing research for a book when he stumbled upon a box of unorganized papers of a Union veterans’ organization.

Baby J