July Named after Julius Caesar in 44 B.C. National Ice Cream Month Bring it.  When I was in Italy I made it a goal to eat gelato every day and to try a different flavor each time. I think with this month it should be ice cream everyday and many flavors! Picnic Month When did picnics become a thing to do? Spectacular Picnic Spots Nationwide Tips for a Great Picnic from The Weather Channel The Best and Worst Picnic Foods According to The Smithsonian  All Things Picnic...Literally!  Independent Retailer Month Support your local businesses!  It's good for the local economy and community. Horseradish Month What is Horseradish? Horseradish is more than a Prime Rib accompaniment  Homemade Horseradish Recipe Horseradish Cream Sauce Recipe My mouth is watering, I love horseradish! National Cell Phone Courtesy Month In my opinion most of these courtesies are "duh" but apparently not since there are so many articles out there about it! Emily Post's T

Social Media Day For those who don't know, what is social media?  A website dedicated to social media Just how many social media sites are there?! The 6 Types of Social Media The Pros and Cons of Social Media Meteor Watch Day What's a meteor? Images of meteors Go ahead and look up tonight but according to the 2015 Guide you won't be seeing any meteors tonight.

Hug Holiday Hugs for Health, physical and emotional/mental.  Yes really! The healing power of touch  Camera Day The History of the Camera The Top 50 Most Popular Digital Cameras The Best Camera Brands - Film and Digital Waffle Iron Day Not just for waffles anymore! 23 Recipes for the Waffle Iron 20 Delicious Reasons Why You Need a Waffle Maker Almond Buttercrunch Day Homemade Recipe Please Take My Children to Work Day Or please just take my children? haha!

Insurance Awareness Day 5 Insurance Policies Everyone Should Have Advantages and Disadvantages of Insurance 3 Types of Insurance You Need – And 3 You Don't International Body Piercing Day Click on the link to get the information on this day. Uhhhh...no thanks! All about body piercing, the history of it and the various types Log Cabin Day The History of Log Cabins Luxury Log Cabins, not your average log cabin Paul Bunyan Day

This upcoming week of life sees June coming to an end and July starting.  That also means that we've been intentionally celebrating life for half of a year!  Time flies when you are having fun.  Here's just a few of the guests life is hosting this upcoming week, trust me - there's more where these come from! Body Piercing   Hugs   Waffle Irons   Meteor Watch   JULY   Canada Day                                 Creative Ice Cream Flavors   Second Half of the Year   Forgetting     Compliment Your Mirror   Go Green Shopping Bags   Independence from Meat   Sidewalk Egg Frying

Sun Glasses Day I will gladly celebrate this day!  I am light sensitive so I literally need to wear sun glasses. All About Sunglasses Industrial Workers of the World Day The History of IWW

Take Your Dog to Work Day Canoe Day The History of the Canoe Chocolate Pudding Day An easy chocolate pudding recipe Beautician's Day Things You Need to Know Before You Become a Beautician Thank your beautician(s) today! What is a beautician? Forgiveness Day Forgiveness is a health benefit What does the Bible say about forgiveness? 

National Catfish Day What's a Catfish? Catfish Recipes The modern catfish definition Watch the documentary Catfish that led to the TV show Catfish Strawberry Parfait Day A healthy version of a Strawberry Parfait  Strawberry Cream Parfait recipe Color TV Day I'm not sure we could observe anything but color TV today. :) The Story of Color Television Who remembers this? Global Beatles Day The Beatles The Beatles on YouTube

Fairy Day What is a fairy? 10 Famous Fairies You Wish Would Sprinkle Fairy Dust On You Pralines Day Pralines Recipe What is a praline?  Swim a Lap Day 10 Ten Reasons Why You Need To Swim Some Laps Today 10 Health Benefits of Swimming Laps The Zen of Swimming

National Columnists Day Timeline of the Newspaper National Pink Day 15 Naturally Pink Foods The Pink Panther Let it Go Day My Personal Pinterest Board for Inspiration on Learning to Let Go Choose to let go of at least one toxic thing in your life - maybe its a person, a habit, a mindset, a grudge. Choose to let it go and find freedom. Public Service Day What is recognized as a Public Service? Find a career in Public Service

Chocolate Eclair Day What is this deliciousness called an eclair? Mini Eclairs - yes, kind of involved but oh so worth it! Eclair Cake - if the thought of making mini's is just too much!  Or if your margin of time is tight today go to a decent bakery and indulge! :) Onion Rings Day How did the onion ring come to be? Oven Baked Onion Rings (a healthier option) Beer Battered Onion Rings My hub LOVES onion rings, this is a no brainer today!

Father's Day The History of Father's Day Anyone can make the donation to create a child and receive the term "father" but not everyone can be a Daddy, the guy that is there day in and day out making sure that love is known and felt, teaching life skills, being the tickle monster when laughter is needed and being a haven of comfort when tears flow.  Daddy, the guy that knows the child's needs - both emotional and physical. Daddy, the guy that will sit with their kid and watch cartoons with them.  Daddy, the guy that will discipline in love because he knows the potential of his child and he doesn't want it lost to entitlement or rebellion. See, anyone can make that DNA donation but not just anyone can be a Daddy.  So to those of you who are Daddy's to children that don't have your DNA - keep on keeping on, you are making a difference.  To those of you who are Daddy's to the children who have your DNA - keep on keeping on, you are making a differe

Here's a glimpse of what is coming up this next week of life, lots of good things to celebrate and observe!  And there's a lot more that are joining these sneak peeks! Fatherhood     The Longest Day of the Year     Fried Rings of Onion     Letting *it* go          Catfishing      The Leaders of the British Invasion     Gelatinous bowls of chocolate      The Act of Pardon

World Productivity Day What is the world's most pleasant productivity hack? 21 Tips for Becoming More Productive The Science of Productivity Ice Cream Soda Day The Origin of the Ice Cream Soda 21 ice cream sodas that will float your boat American Eagle Day The Eagle National Geographic's Bald Eagle Eagle, Colorado World Juggling Day The History of Juggling The International Jugglers' Association National Hollerin' Contest Day

World Sauntering Day A Parable of Sauntering How did this day get started? Flip Flop Day Flip Flop's aren't just footwear This person isn't celebrating this day Garfield the Cat Day The History of Garfield He is one popular cat Martini Day The Cocktail Martini Martini Recipe Collection Juneteeth Day The History Here's How America Observes Juneteenth World Sickle Cell Awareness Day What is Sickle Cell Disease? A Patient's Journey with Sickle Cell

Dump the Pump Day Try to find alternative method for transportation today - carpool, take public transportation, walk, ride a bike.  Give the pumps a break, as well as your wallet, today. International Picnic Day Planning a Picnic with Ideas for Every Occasion This is not a surprise to anyone who knows me well...I am NOT a fan of picnics.  Dirt, ants, other insects, etc are not fun for me at all.  But if you love picnics then have one today! International Sushi Day What is Sushi? Sushi Recipes Splurge Day Splurge today on something that you normally wouldn't or on something that you usually practice restraint with. Go Fishing Day So yeah, not doing this either.  I don't get the fishing thing at all but I know tons and tons of people love it.  So go fish! Fishing is necessary in some countries and for recreation in others.  Survival: 10 Ways to Catch Fish in an Emergency How to Fish Without Fishing Gear International Panic Day What is panic? Panic Disorde

Eat Your Vegetables Day Delish!  A whole day of indulging in veggies and their many ways to be prepared and consumed. Apple Strudel Day Apparently this is to cancel out all the veggies eaten today. :) What is Apple Strudel (beside being amazingly delicious)? Paula Deen's Apple Strudel Recipe 

Fresh Veggies Day Today is the day to pick out all the veggies you want to eat tomorrow!  Tomorrow is eat your veggies day. Fudge Day Fudge, a sweet treat 50 Fudge Recipes Cherry Tart Day Cherries Cherry Tart Recipe

Smile Power Day 9 Benefits of Smiling (If the above video doesn't play for you it can be viewed here .) Magna Carta Day The History of the Magna Carta Nature Photography Day Top 10 Most Influential Nature Photographers of All-Time

World Blood Donor Day The Facts of Blood Donation Flag Day The History of Flag Day World Doll Day The History of Dolls Doll Musuems Bourbon Day What is Bourbon? The Top 10 Bourbons 10 Bourbon Cocktail Recipes

Coming up this next week are some delicious guests , some silly guests , and some  guests that ask us to pay attention .  Here's a few glimpses at some of those guests. Life is great, join me in celebrating! World Blood Donor Day   Bourbon Day Smile Power Day   Fresh Veggies Day Apple Strudel Day Dump the Pump Day Splurge Day World Sauntering Day  Garfield the Cat Day     World Sickle Cell Awareness Day   National Hollerin' Contest Day

Sewing Machine Day The History of the Sewing Machine Sewing Machine Reviews - what ranks as best? Gin Day What is Gin (the drink)? An Introduction to Gin and the Styles of Gin The World's 10 Best Gins Gin Drink Recipes A different kind of gin - Gin Rummy the Card Game The Rules of Gin Rummy

Peanut Butter Cookie Day You can never go wrong with the classic peanut butter cookie Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes - more than just the classic cookie Loving Day The History of Loving Day The Story of the Loving's You can watch their story through the documentary titled "The Loving Story." Superman Day Does Superman really need to be explained? Well, just in case he does here's the history and story behind Superman . Here are the 16 Actors who have portrayed Superman George Reeves, the first Superman Red Rose Day The Symbolism of Roses Red - Love Colors range from bright red to deep burgundy. Varieties include Charlotte, Forever Young, Classy, and Rouge Baiser. Red roses are given to those who you want to show love and passion, people who you have great respect for, and those who have shown great courage. The quantity can also have a special meaning. A single red rose shows love, a dozen shows gratitude, twenty-five shows congratul

National Corn on the Cob Day How did eating corn on the cob happen? 15 Mouthwatering Ways To Eat Corn On The Cob Jerky Day The History of Jerky Interesting Jerky jerky.com

Ball Point Pen Day How Ball Point Pens Work The Origin of the Ball Point Pen Iced Tea Day The Cultural Variations of Iced Tea Adult Drinks that feature Iced Tea Iced Tea Recipes A different Ice-T

Donald Duck Day When did Donald Duck come to be? Donald Duck Gallery

Upsy Daisy Day Send someone an Upsy Daisy Bouquet! Best Friends Day World Oceans Day Healthy Oceans, Healthy Planet 2015 The Oceans of the World Name Your Poison Day So what's YOUR "poison"?

National Chocolate Ice Cream Day The earliest frozen chocolate recipes were published in Naples, Italy in 1692 in Antonio Latini's The Modern Steward. Chocolate was one of the first ice cream flavors, created before vanilla, as common drinks such as hot chocolate, coffee, and tea were the first food items to be turned into frozen desserts. Hot chocolate had become a popular drink in seventeenth-century Europe, alongside coffee and tea, and all three beverages were used to make frozen and unfrozen desserts. Latini produced two recipes for ices based on the drink, both of which contained only chocolate and sugar. In 1775, Italian doctor Filippo Baldini wrote a treatise entitled De sorbetti, in which he recommended chocolate ice cream as a remedy for various medical conditions, including gout and scurvy. Chocolate ice cream became popular in the United States in the late nineteenth century Very Chocolate Ice Cream Recipe Since frozen hot chocolate was the first known chocolate i

Here's a few hints about the upcoming life we are celebrating and recognizing this week!   Do you think my hints are literal?!  *wink*

Yo-Yo Day  ( additional information ) The History of the Yo-Yo (toy) I can't get a yo-yo to go up and down even once. Check out this kid! Yo-Yo Beginner Tricks A different Yo-Yo And a Yo Yo almost as famous as the toy Russian Language Day Try your tongue at Russian language A History of the Russian Language Gardening Exercise Day From what I can tell gardening is exercise. Squats, pulls, etc. But it requires being out in the sun and sweating AND getting dirty so it's a no for me.  You? Drawing Day Pick up a pencil, grab a sketchpad, and draw.  Who cares if you have skills or not?  Drawing can be a form of stress relief and it's always good to stretch your creativity skills. Name Tag Day I hate name tags!  :) Drive-In Movie Day The History of the Drive-In Movie Theater Some of my best memories are going to the drive-in. I remember seeing a Muppets movie at the drive-in.  How about you? In 1933 (June 6) the first drive-in movie th

World Environment Day When was this day established?  (Pretty sure most of us can figure out why...*wink*) The World Environment Day Alphabet: 80 Ways to Celebrate Leave the Office Earlier Day Meet you somewhere for Happy Hour?  :) Hot Air Balloon Day The History of the Hot Air Balloon Have you ever ridden in a hot air balloon? Doughnut Day Does this day need any explanation?  Really? Make your own  or support your local non-chain doughnut shop!

Hug Your Cat Day Um, I can't - I'm allergic.  But go ahead and hug yours and someone else's! Tailors Day Two things that immediately come to mind when I hear the word tailor. Here's the first one, for a laugh... The second one is more serious.  While they aren't called tailors I think of the thousands of people working for next to nothing and in some cases by force to make clothes for developed countries to purchase and wear.  These factories are called sweatshops, a slang term for the kind of environment these people work in. While the majority of underdeveloped countries have the largest number of sweatshops there are still ones in existence in developed nations like the U.S. Here are 11 facts about sweatshops you and I need to be aware of 10 Major Clothing Brands That Use Sweatshops Keeping a closet sweatshop free is difficult but here's 5 tips to get us started School yourself and then make a change .  Even one change can make a difference and a

Repeat Day (I said Repeat Day) This is the day to repeat an activity you enjoy doing, or watch a movie you love, or read a favorite book, or eat a favorite food. You get the idea. Another popular activity for today is to watch Groundhog Day . But there are others that repeat days as well, my favorite is 50 First Dates . The 4 Best Repeat (Time Loop) Movies Running Day Have fun!  I'll be sitting on a couch watching a movie or a documentary about running.  :) Top 10 Runners of the World Chimborazo Day What's the big deal about Chimborazo?

National Rocky Road Day Rocky Road Fudge The creation of Rocky Road Ice Cream Rocky Road desserts vary by country The Rocky Road Candy Bar Rocky Road Brownies Rocky Road Candies Rocky Road Recipes - variations on the original Rocky Road Ice Cream Recipe Deep Dish Rocky Road Dessert Pizza Rocky Road-Brownie Pudding Pie with Shortbread Crust Oh my word. There are more kinds of Rocky Road desserts than anything else!  Wow!  I had no idea it was such a popular flavor/combination! A Blended Rocky Road Coffee Drink Rocky Road Adult Beverage National Bubba Day What is Bubba?! 11 Famous Bubbas' We called Bradley Bubba - with that big paci in his mouth!

National Go Barefoot Day Before I bare my feet and toes I need a pedi!  :) Dare Day I've never been good at taking a dare.  When I would play Truth or Dare at sleepovers I always picked truth.  What dare would you make or take today? A different kind of D.A.R.E. - empowering kids to make smart choices in today's world Flip a Coin Day Virtually Flip a Coin Thank God it's Monday Day 5 Stealth Ways to Make Mondays Better 7 Simple Ways to Make Mondays Better Every Monday Matters Say Something Nice Day