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March 18, 2015

Goddess of Fertility Day
According to mythology, Aphrodite is the goddess of fertility (among other things).  But she isn't the only one that carries the ability to enable fertility, here's a complete list - it is quite extensive!
Well, you can try leaning on one of the goddesses listed. I personally don't recommend it but you could try. But if you want to know about the real science of fertility then I've done some research for you. :)
Top Fertility Tools & Guides
Female fertility: Why lifestyle choices count
8 Ways to Boost Your Fertility

Supreme Sacrifice Day

Awkward Moments Day
I would think that these photos led to a lot of awkward moments.
31 Painfully Awkward Moments That Make You Want To Crawl Into A Hole
The top, cringe worthy, awkward moments of 2014
Every have one of these awkward moments?
And yes, there's even a card game of awkward moments!

Forgive Mom & Dad Day
Hey listen, we all do the best with what we know, with what has been modeled - or not - for us.  So if you've been mad at your mom and/or dad for how they parented - or didn't - you, then take some time today to recognize what may have been modeled for them.  What did they have to "work with"?  And then realize that nobody is perfect, we all make mistakes, and forgiveness is the best way to move forward.
Learning to Forgive Our Imperfect Parents for Their Mistakes (Why? Because we are imperfect parents and will want our children to forgive us, right?)
How to Begin Forgiving Your Parents

Biodiesel Day
What is biodiesel?
You can make your own biodiesel

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