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February 2015

February
Named after Februalia, a time period when sacrifices were made to atone for sins.

Bake for Family Fun Month
Share family recipes, traditions, and heritage this month through baking. 
Baking: Bringing Family Together

Heart Month
Human Heart: Anatomy, Function & Facts
Are You at Risk for Heart Disease?
Your Easy Guide to Boosting Heart Health




Cherry Month
The Cherry
Six Hidden Health Benefits of Cherries
11 Health Benefits of Cherries

Bird-Feeding Month
Winter Bird Feeding Tips

Library Lover's Month
The Library Company
Survivor: The History of the Library
For You To Borrow, Some Libraries Have To Go Begging
Americans are using their public library more than ever before, but in many cases, overall funding is down. Familiarize yourself with some common myths.
There Are No Free Libraries
Do you patronize your local library?  If so, consider making a
donation to them today/this month to make sure they continue to stay open and available to the public.

Hot Breakfast Month
10 Hot Breakfasts for Cold and Busy Mornings
Easy Hot Breakfasts in 15 Minutes

North American Inclusion Month
The goal of NAIM is to develop sensitivity and knowledge of what it means to live with disabilities, and to educate communities on how they can do their part to make sure all Jews are properly included in all facets of Jewish life. Together we can build inclusive communities for all Jews, regardless of their challenges or special needs.

An Affair to Remember Month
Trivia & Fun Facts About an Affair to Remember
Behind the Camera on An Affair to Remember


Black History Month
Observing Black History Month
This observance month needs to be put in proper perspective.  It isn't about elevating the black person just because.  It is about keeping the valuable contributions that black people have made alive and relevant in history.  Let us all take some time to really examine the contributions that have been made to seeing the end to slavery, music, medical procedures, science, etc from our fellow mankind.  Black History is American History.
Why Black History is So Important

Canned Food Month
What It Says on the Tin: A Brief History of Canned Food
The Shelf Life of Canned Goods
This is a great month to focus on stocking up your local food pantries. Contact your local food pantries and coordinate with them and then organize and hold some canned food drives (feel free to include other non-perishables as well!). **Please do not hold a food drive until you contact and coordinate with a food pantry.**
Start A Food Drive
I love this, I love what the city of Lexington did to hold a canned food drive. Love these outside of the box ideas! Lexington's Food for Fines program collects 6,200 cans of food to pay for 600 parking citations

Creative Romance Month
40+ Creative Romantic Ideas
40 Super Romantic Things

Great American Pie Month
Eat pie this month, lots of it!

National Children's Dental Health Month

Children's Dental Health Project, working for solutions that are innovative and cost-effective.
Healthy Children's Dental Habits
Children's Oral Health






National Grapefruit Month
Recipes To Celebrate National Grapefruit Month
My hub loves grapefruit...without a bunch of sugar to cut the tart!
Spotlight on Grapefruit, its nutritional benefits and serving suggestions

National Weddings Month
Say “I Do” to these Fun Wedding Facts!
Wedding Planning Simplified
The Wedding Planner


Week 2: Random Acts of Kindness

Week 3: International Flirting Week
              Top Tips for Successful Flirting

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