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The purpose of Women's History Month is to increase consciousness and knowledge of women's history: to take one month of the year to remember the contributions of notable and ordinary women, in hopes that the day will soon come when it's impossible to teach or learn history without remembering these contributions.

Key Events in the United States...
1848: The first women's rights convention is held in Seneca Falls, New York. After 2 days of discussion and debate, 68 women and 32 men sign a Declaration of Sentiments, which outlines grievances and sets the agenda for the women's rights movement. A set of 12 resolutions is adopted calling for equal treatment of women and men under the law and voting rights for women.
1869: (May) - Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton form the National Woman Suffrage Association. The primary goal of the organization is to achieve voting rights for women by means of a Congressional amendment to the Constitution.
(Nov.) - Lucy Stone, Henry Blackwell, and others form the American Woman Suffrage Association. This group focuses exclusively on gaining voting rights for women through amendments to individual state constitutions.
(Dec.) - The territory of Wyoming passes the first women's suffrage law. The following year, women begin serving on juries in the territory.
1893: Colorado is the first state to adopt an amendment granting women the right to vote. Utah and Idaho follow suit in 1896, Washington State in 1910, California in 1911, Oregon, Kansas, and Arizona in 1912, Alaska and Illinois in 1913, Montana and Nevada in 1914, New York in 1917; Michigan, South Dakota, and Oklahoma in 1918.
1896: The National Association of Colored Women is formed, bringing together more than 100 black women's clubs. Leaders in the black women's club movement include Josephine St. Pierre Ruffin, Mary Church Terrell, and Anna Julia Cooper.
1903: The National Women's Trade Union League (WTUL) is established to advocate for improved wages and working conditions for women.

Source: Wikipedia.

The spring season is the best time to start sprucing up your lawn, especially if you're thinking about selling your home. A buyer's first impressions may hinge on the pride you take in manicuring your garden. Now the the weather is getting warmer, it's time to get out your lawn mower and get to work! Here are a few quick fixes to make your yard look great:

• Get rid of the weeds. By weeding your lawn in the spring, you prevent the weeds from producing thousands of seeds. Buy an organic herbicide to get ride of the weeds before they crop up. Herbicides make the process much easier than getting on your knees and pulling them out one at a time (scattering seeds as you go).
• Get out the rake. It's important to rake out the dried grass and weeds that have taken up residence amongst the live grass. If you're planning on seeding your lawn then this is absolutely necessary to ensure that the seeds will take root in the soil. If you still have leaves sitting on your lawn from a late Fall then this is a good time to rake them up as well.
• Tend to trees and shrubs. Chances are that during the cold winter season you did not have the opportunity to work on any overgrown or damaged trees and shrubs. Take this time to scale back tree limbs that have been damaged by storms or snow. The damaged branches should be trimmed fairly close to the base of the tree. Also, trim down shrubs and bushes so they look neatly groomed and manicured.
• Deal with the soil. Winter is extremely hard on your lawn since soil hasn't had a chance to breathe and get water down into the roots. Start by aerating your lawn to loosen the soil and then spread a little moss with a rake. Aeration allows greater movement of water, fertilizer, and air and stimulates healthy grass. It's best to do this when your yard is wet.

Ingredients:
  1 corned beef brisket, about 4 lbs.
  1 small bay leaf
  6 peppercorns
  2-3 rutabagas, cut in chunks
  1 lb. carrots (about 8-10) trimmed, scraped & left whole
  12 small whole onions, peeled
  6 medium potatoes, peeled
  1 medium head of cabbage, cut in wedges

Preparation:
Place meat in a deep stock pot or kettle; cover with water. Add bay leaf and peppercorns. Bring to a boil; skim off foam. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 3 hours. Add vegetables; simmer for about 45 minutes longer or until vegetables and meat are tender. Serve corned beef surrounded with vegetables. This corned beef dinner serves 8 to 10

Corned Beef Trivia...
Perhaps the most famous sandwich made with corned beef is the Reuben, consisting of corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Russian dressing on rye bread which is then grilled and served hot.

In the United States, corned beef is associated with Saint Patrick's Day, when many Irish Americans eat a traditional meal of corned beef and cabbage. While cabbage has long been a traditional food item for the Irish, corned beef serving as a substitute for Irish bacon first became traditional in the late 1800s. Irish immigrants living in New York City's Lower East Side sought an equivalent in taste and texture to their traditional Irish bacon (similar to Canadian bacon), and learned about this cheaper alternative to bacon from their Jewish neighbors.

Source: Wikipedia