BACK TO SCHOOL and COOLER WEATHER are upon us If you're looking for some fun things to do in September, here a few things that you can do around the Southeast Missouri area. Downtown Sikeston Wine Festival Sep 6 Center St., Sikeston, MO This fun outdoor festival celebrates fall on the brick cobblestone streets of Historic Downtown Sikeston. Sample the region’s Read more…
ENJOY THE 4TH OF JULY, IT'S RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER Did you know that July is named after the Roman dictator Julius Caesar? Julius reformed the calendar in 46 B.C. Following his death in 44 B.C, his birth month was designated July in his honor. Previously, it was known as Quintilis, meaning “the fifth month” in the old Roman calendar, before Read more…
JUNE MARKS THE START OF SUMMER June marks the start of summer in the Northern Hemisphere and contains the summer solstice, which is the day with the most daylight hours. In the Southern Hemisphere, June is the start of winter and contains the winter solstice, the day with the fewest hours of daylight out of the year. June 5 is World Read more…
“MAY” YOU HAVE A GREAT MONTH and enjoy all that life has to offer May is the fifth month of the year, and the last month of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. It has 31 days and is known for its warmer weather, longer daylight hours, and the blooming of many flowers. In the Southern Hemisphere, May marks the deepening of Read more…
It’s time for spring blooms and warmer weather 🙂 April is the fourth month of the year, and is known for its spring blooms, the start of warmer weather, and events like April Fool’s Day, Earth Day, and National Poetry Month. It also has a rich history, including the sinking of the Titanic and the birth of William Shakespeare. ACTIVITIES & Read more…
Spring is almost here and this writer couldn’t be happier! This month isn’t just about celebrating St. Patrick’s Day and the first day of spring (which falls on Thursday, March 20 this year). Nope, our third month of the year is full of surprising history, folklore and fun facts! We’re sharing some of the most interesting March facts, we hope you Read more…
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY from S&W CABINETS!!! With Spring right around the corner, it's time to start thinking about that new Kitchen or Bathroom renovation. Give S&W Cabinets a call today so they can help get your dreams started. Here are a few things going on around our area that you might want to check out: CIRCUS AFTER DARK Date & Time Read more…
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! IT'S JANUARY We hope everyone is staying warm :) Here's a little interesting information about the month of January January is the first month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian calendars, coming between December (of the previous year) and February (of the current year). It has 31 days. January begins on the same day of the Read more…
Ho Ho Ho, Christmas is coming! Are you ready? Have you put up your tree yet? Here are some tips on how to decorate your home for Christmas: 1. De-clutter! We all know that de-cluttering is the 1st step to making room for your beautiful Christmas tree and decorations 2. Choose a theme. Decide on which colors you want to go Read more…
Get ready because Turkey Day is coming soon!!! Happy Thanksgiving from S&W Cabinets!!! From the time of the Founding Fathers, until Abraham Lincoln made it a national holiday in 1863, the date of observing Thanksgiving in the United States has varied from state to state. The final Thursday in November had become the customary date in most U.S. states by the Read more…