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May 15, 2015

National Bike to Work Day
Grab your bike and pedal away. Or if you live too far away from work or don't have a bike then find a stationary bike and bike the miles you would have to and from work today.

National Chocolate Chip Day
Search out chocolate chips that have been responsibly sourced, pretty please!  Unsure why I mention it?  Read this article and watch the docu at the end. 
What do you like to add chocolate chips into?  We like them in pancakes/waffles, muffins, cookies, trail mix, ice cream, pretty much anything we think they will go in!

Police Officer's Memorial Day
The Police Officer's Memorial in D.C.
The Official Website

Military Spouse Appreciation Day
Support for military spouses
21 Things Only Military Spouses Understand

Endangered Species Day
A directory of the species that are endangered

Pizza Party Day
This needs no explanations and I'm thinking very little encouragement.  Get your pizza on today!

Nylon Stockings Day
The History of the Stocking
If I never wear pantyhose again it will be too soon.  They are devices of torture.

Straw Hat Day
The History of the Straw Hat



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