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February 7, 2015

Send a Card to a Friend Day
Try to make the time to send a 'snail mail' handwritten card to a friend or two today. But if you don't have any postage stamps, or can't remember how to properly address an envelope, or don't have decipherable handwriting due to computer use then go ahead and send an e-card.

Take Your Child to the Library Day
Yes. Yes! YES! Develop an interest and love for reading in your child. It will never be something anyone regrets.

Ice Cream for Breakfast Day
Yes. Yes! YES!
Bring it on! *wink*

Wave all your Fingers at your Neighbors Day
Say hi to your neighbors today, acknowledge their residency on your street and/or in the neighborhood.


Ballet Day
When I was younger I attempted ballet (I should at least get points for attempting!).  Almost every little girl tries dance at one point in time.
All about the dance and work of Ballet
An Unlikely Ballerina
The Competitive World of Ballet
The Most Famous Ballet Dancers





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