by Ariana Purcell, 12 years old | As you probably know, but I’ll say it anyway, Father’s Day is just around the corner. It is a special day for dads, all across our country. A day for you to celebrate how great your dad is and to be grateful for all of the things he does for you and your family. Remember to give your dad a big hug and say “thanks for all that you do, dad!” On Father’s Day, I like to use my chore money to buy my dad a small gift. Last year, I gave him an … [Read more...]

by Ariana Purcell, 12 years old | Everybody knows that Mother’s Day is coming up soon! On this day you give thanks to your mom for everything she does. My advice to you is to help out around the house, or if you have siblings babysit for an hour or two. What I did for my mom on mothers day last year… I woke up and took care of my two twin sisters and my baby brother, so my mom could sleep in. I got out craft stuff for us to make cards for my mom. I also bought her some different … [Read more...]

by Ariana Purcell, 12 years old | As you know, February is the month of love. So, I would like to say what love means to me. It means that you care for someone. During this month, I like to list all the things that I love! Well, number one is of course my family, because without family we would have nothing. Second on my list are friends; they are always there for me. Number three on my list would be the Earth, because the Earth makes our lives possible. It’s our home. So, when you make … [Read more...]