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April 2015

April
From aperire, Latin for “to open” (buds)

Couple Appreciation Month
Being in a long-term relationship (marriage, life partners) can sometimes lead us to a state of complacency with our significant other.  Use this month to tell and show your other how much you appreciate them and how you don't take them for granted. Use your imagination when showing them appreciation -make their favorite foods, do the tasks they normally do around the house before they can get to them to give them a little break and to let them know that you do see their contribution to the household, leave them little love notes, etc.
This month I also think it's great if there are some couples in your life that you have learned from, been inspired by, etc that you show them appreciation for the investment that they have knowingly or unknowingly put into your own couple relationship.
10 ways to shower your spouse with appreciation
Here's my personal Pinterest board just for couples - you may find an idea or two on here!

Garden Month
The only kind of gardening I may do this month is that of reading about gardens or garden themed books. But if you garden have a great time!


Jazz Appreciation Month
The cultural influences of Jazz
Listen to jazz music online

Straw Hat Month
Um, okay?









Decorating Month
Looking to renew the look of your home or just moved in and need some ideas?
This month is a great time to make some changes.  Here's some resources for you:
HGTV Interior Design and Decorating Ideas
BH&G Cheap Decorating Ideas
Houzz: Home Design, Decorating, and Remodeling Ideas

Sexual Assault Awareness Month
11 Fast Facts About Sexual Assault
Sexual Assault Facts and Myths

Stress Awareness Month
Are you stressed?  Take this quick stress test to find out!
Stress Management Resources

Records and Information Management Month
It doesn't matter how small or big your business is, your records and information need to be organized and accessible, they also need to be secure.
Records & Information Management 2.0 for Dummies®

National Welding Month
All about welding

National Pecan Month
Pecans 101

National Poetry Month
The Poetry Foundation is an independent literary organization committed to a vigorous presence for poetry in our culture. It exists to discover and celebrate the best poetry and to place it before the largest possible audience.
We'll explore poetry this month, look for the days it pops up!

Keep America Beautiful Month
Programs and Initiatives That Help Promote National Cleanliness

International Guitar Month
The History of the Guitar
One of my favorite guitar players, Trace Bundy.


National Humor Month
Laugh long, laugh hard, laugh a lot!
Here's some of my favorite comedians:
Tim Hawkins
Jim Gaffigan
Sinbad
Jim Breuer

Week 1: Library 
              Why Use the Library?
              Read a Road Map

Week 2: Garden

Week 3: Organize Your Files
              Medical Labs

Week 4: Administrative Assistants     
              National Karaoke 
             15 of the Most Requested Karaoke Songs


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