by Tess Lojacono | May 29, 2026 | Active Lifestyle, Asking for help, Healthy Living, Kindness, May Holidays, Mental Health, Nature, Springtime, Unusual Holidays, Youth
A Little Whimsy to Celebrate the Season Not every holiday is steeped in history—some are simply meant to make us smile. Slugs Return to Capistrano Day is one of those delightfully quirky celebrations that reminds us not to take life too seriously. Inspired by the more... 
by Tess Lojacono | May 22, 2026 | Active Lifestyle, Adult Care, Art Therapy, Creative Expression, May Holidays, Personal
Memorial Day is a time set aside to remember and honor the men and women who have lost their lives in military service. The holiday began after the Civil War, when communities gathered to decorate the graves of fallen soldiers. Originally known as Decoration Day, it... 
by Tess Lojacono | May 8, 2026 | Active Lifestyle, Adult Care, Alzheimer's Disease, Kindness, Love, May Holidays, Mother's Day, Springtime, Youth
Mother’s Day is a time to honor the love, care, and strength that mothers bring into our lives. Its origins trace back to early 20th-century efforts to recognize the sacrifices women made for their families and communities. But beyond flowers and cards, this day holds... 
by Tess Lojacono | May 1, 2026 | Active Lifestyle, Adult Care, Cinco de Mayo, Healthy Living, Intergenerational, May Holidays, Mental Health, Springtime, Youth
(It’s NOT Mexico Independence Day…) Cinco de Mayo is often associated with celebrations, music, and festive gatherings—but its true history is both meaningful and inspiring. The holiday commemorates the Battle of Puebla in 1862, when a small and...