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  • Celebrate National Day of Encouragement with a Handwritten Note

    Celebrate National Day of Encouragement with a Handwritten Note

    Learn the uplifting story behind the National Day of Encouragement, born from high school students who wanted to turn the tragedy of 9/11 into hope. Discover simple ways to support others—and why a handwritten note can become a lasting reminder that nothing is impossible.

  • April Fool’s Day Postcards to Pranks

    April Fool’s Day Postcards to Pranks

    We all enjoy a good laugh, especially when we’re not the ones being pranked. In the late 19th century and early 20th, people celebrated April Fools’ Day with postcards. Without today’s communication options, postcards were a good medium – simple and inexpensive. It was easy to share a joke or an artistic drawing. Photography was…

  • Celebrating National Best Friends Day: Strengthening Bonds Across Miles

    Celebrating National Best Friends Day: Strengthening Bonds Across Miles

    In 1935 June 8th was declared National Best Friends Day by Congress.  An article I read suggested summer was picked so people could easily get together to celebrate. One of the activities suggested was getting together for picnics.  That sounds lovely but your best friends may not live near you. People don’t necessarily stay in…