Halloween is approaching so I thought I would throw out this question…. What are you going to be for Halloween? I have never been one to dress-up for Halloween but I am thinking that this may be a fun year to start with Halloween being on a Saturday and all. I am pretty certain that […]

At this point, either your little ones have already started school or are waiting anxiously to begin. With that, I am sure you have received a lengthy list of supplies that your school has requested your child bring with them for the school year. Here are some typical items that are on the list and […]

Poolcenter.com went online in March 1996, becoming one of the very first websites for pool owners and users. Poolcenter.com got their start by providing clear and accurate information on pool topics, along with competent technical support and exceptional customer support/service. It continues to be their goal to supply quality swimming pool products at a fair […]

Father’s Day was the brainchild of Sonora Smart Dodd, whose mother had died giving birth to her. At a time when many widowed men sent their offspring to live with relatives, Sonora’s father reared her and her five siblings alone, on a farm in eastern Washington. In 1909, grown and married, Sonora was in church […]

At the turn of the century, fine confections were associated with the delicate hand-craftsmanship of the Swiss, or the rich, smooth cream and butter used by the Belgians. In Canton, Ohio, unknown to the existing masters of chocolate, Gilbert London was teaching his son Harry the fine art of confections by using recipes and techniques […]