I can't begin to tell you how many times I have heard my mother day "Everything can be a learning experience." Seriously, she means it, LOL! That is why I came up with this simple lesson for watching a Disney movie - it is my National Treasure Movie Study! National Treasure Movie Study Yes, I have a little thing for Nicholas Cage - and adore his quirky personality in his Ben Gates personality. If you aren't familiar with the movie Benjamin Franklin Gates descends from a family of treasure-seekers who've all hunted for the same thing: a war chest hidden by the Founding Fathers after the Revolutionary War. Ben's close to discovering its whereabouts, as is his competition, but the FBI is also hip to the hunt. (according to IMDB). This movie is full of history facts, figures, and great conspiracy theories as it pulls you through the series of twists and turns as the story unfolds. That is what makes it so fun to watch and follow along! Watch it as a family and make sure you … [Read more...]
The History Of Labor Day
Labor Day is kind of well known as the celebration of the end of Summer and headed back to school time of the school year. A lot of people don't even fully understand or know the reasoning behind why we celebrate Labor Day. Well, if you're looking to get informed, you've come to the right place. Today, we are going to be talking all about it, the history, how it came about, and why we celebrate today! The History Of Labor Day Labor Day is celebrated in honor of the American Labor Movement. Back in the 1800's the Central Labor Union and the Knights of Labor organized the very first Labor Day parade hosted in New York City and began moving toward making Labor Day a holiday by bringing attention to what exactly it was that they were promoting, the acknowledgement of all of those who provide work and labor on a day to day basis, those who work hard for the American Dream. In the year 1887 Oregon became the very first state in the United States to make it an … [Read more...]
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