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April 5, 2015

The Feast of Firstfruits & Easter

Go for Broke Day
If it scares you this is the day to go for it no matter what.

One Day Without Shoes Day
Today is to raise global awareness for children’s health and education.  Why shoes? Because shoes help protect from bacteria in the dirt, rusty nails, dirty needles and shoes enable feet to withstand the long distances most children in developing countries need to walk to get to school.
Join TOMS One for One
There is plenty of criticism out there for TOMS and its short term solutions. Critics don't even buy the "at least they are doing something" statement.  However, you have to start somewhere. And every bit of awareness helps something go from short term to long term.  We all have a part to play.

Read a Road Map Day
One of the many reasons I would stink at The Amazing Race is because I never did learn how to read a road map well.  I remember doing worksheets and class lessons on maps and I was able to skate by to pass the tests but past that? No can do, talk about getting me and others lost!  And now with the GPS who needs to read a map? Just another casualty of the advancement of technology.
The History of the Road Map


Caramel Day
Soft, Earl Grey, Chocolate Sea Salt, Buttery Pecan Caramel Recipes
Death by Caramel Bars
Caramel Surprise Snickerdoodles
Salted Caramel Shortbread Cookies
Adult Beverage: Kissed Caramel Mule 
Adult Beverage: Salted Caramel Drink
For anyone: Spicy Caramel Apple Cider
Classic Caramel Sauce

Deep Dish Pizza Day
Who Invented Deep Dish?
The Real Chicago Deep Dish Pizza Dough
Watch someone make it at home:

Not up for making your own?  Check out a pizzeria near you and see if they make deep dish!

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