Labor Day and the Value of Work
Labor Day – observed this year on Monday, September 7th – is our national holiday celebrating the effort and ethic of Americans’ hard work.
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Primerrily Library
While the Library of Congress serves as the national library of the United States,
the Library of Primerrily serves as the library of this community! Here is where you can find all of our past posts testifying to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. In these archives, it is self-evident that American families -- from sea to shining sea -- are passing on these values and ideals to our next generation.
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Allison Lee Pillinger Choi
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“I Spy” Symbolism on Memorial Day
Memorial Day, like all American holidays, is rich in tradition, history, and symbolism. Unfortunately, some of these can get lost or...
Rachel Gerli
3 min read
Try These 3 Valentine Traditions to Make a More Meaningful Holiday
February marks a season of love with Valentine's Day landing right in the heart of the month. Like any holiday, Primerrily celebrates in...
Allison Lee Pillinger Choi
3 min read
A Love Note to A Mother Who Raised a World Champion
For all the sons and daughters, mothers and fathers out there, we wanted to share this touching tribute to a man’s mom -- truly, a love...
Rachel Gerli
5 min read
4 Freedom-Focused Books for a Petite Patriot's Library
We see no better time than now to introduce the idea and preciousness of freedom to our littlest Americans.
Allison Lee Pillinger Choi
3 min read
Reflection + Resolution: Turning a Tough Year into Fun Family Activity
In any typical year, we might dust off our New Year’s resolution list from last January. We’d laugh at how many resolutions we did not...
A.J. Grey
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What to Watch This Christmas? The Classics.
We’ve written about ways to make memorable moments with your kids this holiday season -- for instance, curling up with classic musicals....
A.J. Grey
5 min read
What Should We Watch Tonight? MUSICALS.
Old-fashioned showtunes may be exactly what redeems screentime this Christmas. As we approach a different holiday season from ones past,...
Allison Lee Pillinger Choi
6 min read
Celebrating Native American Heritage Day!
We LOVE Thanksgiving for many reasons, including the family, the food, and the reflection. While our 2020 style Thanksgiving is nothing...
Allison Lee Pillinger Choi
4 min read
Thanksgiving Books Celebrating History of the Holiday
In addition to preparing dinner, feeling thankful, and giving back, we’ve got learning history on our Thanksgiving to-do list. Primerrily...
Allison Lee Pillinger Choi
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Bookshelf Spotlight: Veterans -- Heroes in Our Neighborhood
Every day is Veterans Day at Primerrily! And with the official celebration of veterans around the corner, we want to highlight a...
Allison Lee Pillinger Choi
5 min read
Celebrating the America-versary of my Mom, Karol, and other Americans by Choice
Frankly, the significance of our citizenship is easy to take for granted -- even at the voting booth.
Britt Riner
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What Tastes Better Than Pumpkin Pie?
. . . One that has gratitude “baked” into it. My kids aren’t quite at the ages at which I feel comfortable letting them have at it when...
Allison Lee Pillinger Choi
2 min read
Bookshelf Spotlight: Growing Patriots Book Series
Amelia is the author of a wonderful resource for young Americans -- or, as she calls them, “Growing Patriots.” We like the sound of it!
Rachel Gerli
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5 Ways to Make Birthdays More Meaningful - Even in Quarantine
Kids don’t ask for much in the way of a happy birthday celebration: cake (check), balloons (check), presents (check). Easy, right? But as...
Britt Riner
5 min read
In Pursuit of Happiness: 5 Questions to Make Your Child Smile
Big transitions understandably lead to big emotions. 2020 has been a year of transitions unlike any other. There’s no need for me to list...
Britt Riner
4 min read
6 Ways to Celebrate Constitution Day with Your Kids
Guess who’s celebrating its 233rd birthday this 2020? The United States Constitution! It is pretty incredible that just four sheets of...
Allison Lee Pillinger Choi
3 min read
9/11: Practicing Recognition and Gratitude
We may not be able to fully explain -- or at all explain -- the gravity of this day to our young kids. But we can practice the acts of...
Britt Riner
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Tell the Teacher (How Much You Care)
However you slice it, teachers have it tough now. In person or virtual. Mask or no mask. Big kids or little kids. Being entrusted with...
Britt Riner
4 min read
5 Ways to Make the First Days the Best Days
Make the first day the best day, or, if school has already started, make the seventh day, the twentieth day, the best day. Regardless of...
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