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Waco, TX - Oct 21, 2021:Line of customers waiting to get into the Silos Baking Co. bakery at HGTV Fixer Upper stars Chip and Joanna Gaines' downtown complex.

Joanna Gaines’ Ideal Mother’s Day Is Simple And Relatable

HGTV star Joanna Gaines shares her ideal Mother’s Day vision, while research and personal essays reveal the deeper pressures and meaning behind the holiday.

Written by: Jeff Moss

Published on: April 29, 2026

Cartoons About History That Teach Kids In Fun & Relatable Ways

Written by: Jeff Moss

Published on: January 26, 2026

15 Podcasts For Kids And Parents To Learn Together

Written by: Jeff Moss

Published on: June 5, 2025

A Short History of Thanksgiving: From Pilgrim Myth to Modern Celebration

Written by: Heather Johnson

Published on: November 13, 2018

The History of Halloween Costumes

Written by: Heather Johnson

Published on: October 12, 2018

Ideas for Hosting an Ornament Decorating Party

Written by: Heather Johnson

Published on: December 20, 2016

‘If You Were Me and Lived in … the Middle Ages’ Book Review

Written by: Heather Johnson

Published on: August 22, 2016

‘If You Were Me and Lived in … Colonial America’ Book Review

Written by: Heather Johnson

Published on: July 13, 2016

Smithsonian Interactive Books and Activity Kits Review

Written by: Heather Johnson

Published on: July 25, 2015