Valentine’s Day is a day that we are all supposed to show love and affection to the people we care about, and what’s a better way to say, I love you, than homemade treats? Not everyone is great and comfortable with giving gifts on Bae Day but a simple sweet treat isn’t too extravagant and they are always easy to make. The Squire interviewed Family and Consumer Science teacher, Mrs. Alexander, about how she celebrates Valentine’s Day and what food she makes for this particular holiday. Continue reading Making Valentine’s Day Treats→
Groundhog Day is coming quick. With that also comes the answer, will we have more winter or is spring right around the corner? Groundhog Day is celebrated each year on February 2 in Punxsutawney, PA, just a two hour drive from Russell. A long-standing tradition, Groundhog Day features the groundhog, Phil, predicting the weather. A common debate involves people’s superstitions about whether Phil actually does tell the truth. Continue reading Groundhog Predicts Weather→
Do you ever struggle trying to find the perfect valentines for your significant other? Well, struggle no more; The Squire is here to help you! The best type of valentine gift to give your loved one is a homemade gift, or you might know it as a “DIY” gift. Unlike a store bought valentine gift, a DIY gift is more thoughtful and sentimental to receive. Lydia Larson, a member of The Squire staff, says that “receiving a DIY valentine and not a store bought gift shows you that they put a lot of effort into figuring out the perfect gift for you and sometimes they are cuter.”
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