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8 Amazing Benefits of Meditation Image
8 Amazing Benefits of Meditation
Everyone copes with stress differently. Some drink and party like it’s the end of the world, while others go on an eating/watching binge. Besides these coping mechanisms, there are other better ways to deal with the stresses of our day-to-day lives–one of which is meditation. With...
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6 Tips for Becoming an Amazing Pet Parent Image
6 Tips for Becoming an Amazing Pet Parent
As a pet owner, you probably know that caring for any pet goes beyond food, water, and shelter. You have to play with it, purchase pet supplies, and make sure that it’s happy and healthy. But not all animals have the same needs. Some need to be groomed regularly, while others have to be...
Flag Day
In the United States, Flag Day is celebrated on June 14th. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States, which happened that day by resolution of the Second Continental Congress in 1777. In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation that officially established June 14 as Flag Day. In August 1949, National Flag Day was established by an Act of Congress. Flag Day is not an official federal holiday, though, on June 14, 1937, Pennsylvania became the first (and only) U.S. state to celebrate Flag Day as a state holiday. It is at the President's discretion to proclaim...