The holidays, when the family is gathered together is the perfect time to learn more about your family history. Ask Grandma about her family and upbringing, get Aunt Lucy’s gingerbread recipe, share family stories and write them down. You might even ask family members to bring copies of their favorite family recipes or their favoriteContinue reading “National Roots Day”
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National Cookie Exchange Day
I love cookie exchanges because you can get as simple or fancy with this as you want. The basics are that everyone brings a set number of cookies, the recipe and a container to bring their cookies home in. The cookies are set out on the table and there is sampling, conversation and cookies toContinue reading “National Cookie Exchange Day”
Winter Solstice
In honor of the winter solstice I am bringing back an older post. Please enjoy Fun and Easy Ways to Shine your Light on the Shortest Day of the Year. Have you ever wondered about the difference between an equinox and a solstice? According to the National Weather Service an equinox is one of theContinue reading “Winter Solstice”
Go Caroling Day
I love Christmas caroling. When I was growing up caroling was a favorite activity for all ages. From scout troops, to youth groups, to families, to choirs to adults, carolers go out to bring holiday cheer to busy shoppers, residents of nursing homes and others in need of a little holiday cheer. My favorite carolingContinue reading “Go Caroling Day”
National Oatmeal Muffin Day
I do enjoy a good oatmeal muffin, but had no idea they had their own day. Don’t let this day go by without celebrating. So whether you make a batch of your own, buy them from a bakery or grocery store, host a party or give away a plate of oatmeal muffins, give it aContinue reading “National Oatmeal Muffin Day”
Bake Cookies Day
Another of my favorite days. For many years I have baked cookies (lots and lots of cookies) as well as fruitcakes for the holidays. I usually do it a little earlier than this, on Thanksgiving weekend. But any day is a good day to bake holiday cookies. This is a perfect family activities. Get theContinue reading “Bake Cookies Day”
Clean Air Day
This day commemorates the day in 1963 the Clean Air Act 1963, one of the first major pieces of environmental legislation in the United States became law. This law gives federal and state agenies power to reseach and regulate air pollution. This was a major expansion of government efforts to fght the damage being doneContinue reading “Clean Air Day”
National Chocolate Covered Anything Day
I think just about everything is better covered in chocolate. Well… maybe not everything, but I do love chocolate dipped pretzels and almond clusters and of course my favortie, chocolate covered cherries. And not just any chocolate cherries but Queen Annes. My Aunt Geraldine is to blame for this. She gave me a box everyContinue reading “National Chocolate Covered Anything Day”
Cat Herders Day
If you are a cat person you know they can be stong willed and difficult to manage, especially if you have more than one. Cats often want to do their own thing, especially if others are doing somethig else. But this isn’t really about cats. Herding cats is used to describe working to organize orContinue reading “Cat Herders Day”
Monkey Day
Yes I did find this, but it’s origins are uncertanian. It is speculated to have been a joke or created to draw awareness to monkeys and other primate species as well as their natural habitat. Monkeys are revered and worshiped as gods in some parts of the world. In the Chinese Calendar the monkey representsContinue reading “Monkey Day”
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