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  • What You’ll Need for the Ultimate Labor Day Weekend 

    What You’ll Need for the Ultimate Labor Day Weekend 

    With Labor Day weekend fast approaching, it is time for us to bid summer a bittersweet farewell. While the holiday doesn’t officially mark the end of this scorching summer, it appears like it’s our last chance to fire up the grill, plan one final road trip, and drive our kids to the beach before school starts (finally!). 

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    Personally, Labor Day weekend has always been one of my favorite holidays to celebrate because it gives me a chance to reunite with friends and family. With that said, here are some little known facts about the tasty weekend, according to HydroWorx:

    • What are we celebrating? The contributions and achievements of the 155 million men and women who are in the U.S. workforce.
    • Oregon was the first to declare Labor Day an official holiday in 1887.
    • Labor Day is considered the ‘unofficial NFL season kickoff.’ 99.44 percent of the time, the NFL plays its first official season game Thursday after Labor Day.
    • It is always on the first Monday in September. 

    You really do learn something new everyday. If you’re unsure on how to spend this 3-day weekend, we’ve got you covered. 

    Backyard BBQ

    The necessities: grill, meats, veggies, family & friends

    What better way to say ‘sayonara summer’ than hosting a barbeque? Besides, this may be the last time you use your grill this year, so let’s make it count. Whatever you do, please don’t be dull with your food choices; you go big, or you go home. Outback said it best. 

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    So while burgers and hotdogs are the traditional go-to’s, do your guests a favor and slap on some ribs, chicken thighs, eggplants (they’re delicious, don’t judge), and most importantly, corn on the cob. Also, don’t forget the side dishes!

    Watch the Labor Day Parade

    No matter where you are in the country, there is no doubt a parade boasting red, white, and blue colors somewhere around you. You can find events on your city’s website. If not, then you can google on where to find the nearest parade and head on over there. 

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    This is an excellent activity if you have kids since there’s little to no planning when it comes to the event. The music, the colors, the crowds, and the great food afterward reminds you of the diversity that makes this country great. 

    Take a hike

    The necessities: hiking equipment, snacks, partner

    Wake up and smell the roses. Literally

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    If you wish to get away from the business and loudness that is Labor Day weekend, then what’s more zen than trekking through nature with one or few of your closest friends? You get the chance to embrace the wildlife, take advantage of the beautiful weather, gulp down fresh spring water, and might end up at a waterfall for a swim before camping out underneath the stars. 

    Go shopping

    The necessities: nearest mall, money (obviously)

    Like all our favorite American holidays, this one, too, comes with a great, grand sale. So if you’re an impulsive shopper like so many of us out there, then it’s time to make some savings, girl! You might even find something you’ve had your eye on, but couldn’t afford before! If Labor Day is not about the food, then trust me, it’s about the outrageous sales. 

    Visit a Winery

    The necessities: your love for fine drinking

    Why visit a winery this weekend of all weekends? Because you can

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    There is no wrong time when you can go on a wine tour and drink tasty wine and then purchase three bottles that cost you a month’s paycheck. C’mon, I know I’m not the only one guilty of this…right? You can grab your partner or even your mother and take a 2-hour tour that will educate you on the fermentation process of wine and give you tasty samples! 

    Spend the weekend at the beach

    The necessities: a tent, blankets, swimwear 

    Malibu Beach, 2016, Labor Day weekend. Best possible weekend of my life

    Here’s the thing, if you are at a getaway with your most beloved, then memories you create will not fade. The beach has always been my getaway for absolutely everything, for every mood, and every event. 

     

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    When you’re diving in under every wave that comes at you, it reminds you no problem is ever too big. You will likely find tons of people out on the shore on this particular weekend, so you’ll have lots of people to celebrate with. The water at night and the night sky is just a bonus.

    Road trip

    The necessities: a car, GPS, good music, a plan, closest friend

    How to plan a road trip: you do it spontaneously. You avoid major cities that will be overcrowded unless that’s your goal. Count this activity as an adventurous one where you will not only have the time of your life, but you will experience the holiday with strange faces, new foods, and great times in a new city. 

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    You’ll have the chance to meet new people and cross a few things off your bucket list. 

    Happy Labor Day!

     

     

  • Why Royal Baby Archie Harrison Doesn’t Have a Title

    Why Royal Baby Archie Harrison Doesn’t Have a Title

    Meghan Markle has joined the list of celebrities who want their child to lead a normal life. The Duchess of Sussex and Suits star gave birth to a healthy baby boy on Monday, the sixth of May at 5:26 AM. According to their official Instagram account, the royal couple has named the boy Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor.

    Yes, it all sounded very American up until that last bit right there. Before we dig deeper into why the name doesn’t have a title, let’s talk more about the reason behind the current name.

    The history behind Mountbatten-Windsor goes back to Archie’s great-grandparents, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. When Prince Philip could not pass his surname onto his children, he hoped that when his wife took the throne, they would hyphenate their name. The Prime Minister at the time (Churchill) did not agree until a declaration by the Queen in Privy Council in 1960. It would become the official last name of the royal family and all male descendants without a title (enter Archie) would bear the name Mountbatten-Windsor.

    So why have the happy couple decided not to use an honorary title for their first born?

    Simply, they didn’t want to. Archie, who is entitled to be the Earl of Dumbarton and seventh in line for the throne, will not be referred to as Lord, Master, Earl, Duke, or Prince. No need to go to royal weddings, or engage in royal events, photo shoots, duties, private schools, or anything that is required for a Royal.

    Just Archie.

    This came as no surprise to many as the Duchess isn’t too big on revealing the private portions of her life. In an interview with Newsweek in 2017, Prince Harry says that “maintaining an ordinary life is a high priority.” Even the plans of their birth and where the Duchess would be delivering were kept in the dark. Some things are just not meant to be shared with the public.

    So what can we expect from the new royal family of three?

    You can still expect to see them on the cover of magazines and attending royal events. But the royal couple is dead set on their child leading a relatively normal life. Even though he has no title in his name (yet?), Archie will forever be entitled to his father’s earldom.

    There’s no knowing what will happen after Prince Charles takes the crown. We’ll just have to wait and see.