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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… Read more
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Celebrate National Eat What You Want Day: Indulge and Enjoy
Yes, you heard right, May 11th is National Eat What You Want Day. Whoa now, before you make it an all-day snack-fest stop and think. Have you experienced this: munching away on a snack in a bag not realizing it’s gone until your hand reaches the crumbs at the bottom? WE NEED A BREAK FROM… Read more
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Arbor Day: Celebrating Trees and Connection
A national holiday that has often been overlooked is Arbor Day. Before Earth Day, Arbor Day served as a reminder of the importance of environmental care. Both occur in spring, symbolizing renewal. A common Arbor Day practice is to plant a tree to honor or remember someone. THE START The first US Arbor Day was… Read more
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What is Found Art Day? Join the Global Art Movement
Do you have original artwork hanging in your home? The majority of us don’t but wouldn’t it be nice? March 12th may be your lucky day. Start of Found Art Day It started in Canada 7 years ago and now has participants around the world. I love that Courtney Senior started giving her paintings away… Read more
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Exploring Sweethearts: A Valentine’s Day Favorite
Sweethearts for Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day has its traditions and treats. Remember paper Valentines shared with our classmates? And the candy? There is one candy treat I never enjoyed eating, but I loved to get. Can you guess what it was? What started as a wafer to cure coughs, over decades of innovations, would become… Read more
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Celebrate National Handwriting Day Jan. 23rd: Reviving Cursive Skills
Man has relied on the handwritten word for centuries. It has evolved from symbolic pictures to ornate copperplate to a sleek, modern streak across the page. Did you know cursive is no longer being taught in many schools? I quickly realized this is one holiday we all should be made aware of. For decades in… Read more
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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… Read more
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Celebrate National Eat What You Want Day: Indulge and Enjoy
Yes, you heard right, May 11th is National Eat What You Want Day. Whoa now, before you make it an all-day snack-fest stop and think. Have you experienced this: munching away on a snack in a bag not realizing it’s gone until your hand reaches the crumbs at the bottom? WE NEED A BREAK FROM… Read more
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Arbor Day: Celebrating Trees and Connection
A national holiday that has often been overlooked is Arbor Day. Before Earth Day, Arbor Day served as a reminder of the importance of environmental care. Both occur in spring, symbolizing renewal. A common Arbor Day practice is to plant a tree to honor or remember someone. THE START The first US Arbor Day was… Read more
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What is Found Art Day? Join the Global Art Movement
Do you have original artwork hanging in your home? The majority of us don’t but wouldn’t it be nice? March 12th may be your lucky day. Start of Found Art Day It started in Canada 7 years ago and now has participants around the world. I love that Courtney Senior started giving her paintings away… Read more
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Exploring Sweethearts: A Valentine’s Day Favorite
Sweethearts for Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day has its traditions and treats. Remember paper Valentines shared with our classmates? And the candy? There is one candy treat I never enjoyed eating, but I loved to get. Can you guess what it was? What started as a wafer to cure coughs, over decades of innovations, would become… Read more
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Celebrate National Handwriting Day Jan. 23rd: Reviving Cursive Skills
Man has relied on the handwritten word for centuries. It has evolved from symbolic pictures to ornate copperplate to a sleek, modern streak across the page. Did you know cursive is no longer being taught in many schools? I quickly realized this is one holiday we all should be made aware of. For decades in… Read more
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