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Another Boston Trip in the Books

July 3, 2024 By D'Ann Mateer

You might notice this post has gone up later in the day than usual for me. That’s because we are heading home from another great trip to Boston and it was a late night last night! But more about that later.  Last year, one arm of my husband’s company began offering historical tours to their supporters. These tours focus on things through the lens of our religious freedom, which is the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: History Tagged With: 4th of July, Boston, US history

Happy 4th of July!

July 4, 2019 By Karen Witemeyer

Second only to fireworks and flags, the things I most associate with the 4th of July holiday are cookouts and family. Burgers and dogs on the grill, homemade ice cream, cookies, apple pie. And biscuits. Honey-glazed biscuits, to be precise. Biscuits? That's not an item usually found at the family cookout. Perhaps not, but if a 19th century baker was given the opportunity to sponsor a 4th of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Reading, Recipes Tagged With: 4th of July, giveaway, Honey Glazed Biscuits, More Than Words Can Say

Happy 4th of July (and a Giveaway!)

July 4, 2014 By Jody Hedlund

If you're like me, you probably have a busy day ahead of you celebrating the 4th of July holiday with family or friends. My two brothers are visiting along with their wives and children, and I'll be hosting the BIG cookout tonight. Thankfully, our kitchen is almost back to normal! Our countertops were installed earlier in the week, just in the nick of time. With new cabinets, counters, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: History Tagged With: 4th of July, Captured by Love, Francis Scott Key, Jody Hedlund, War of 1812

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