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August 8, 2015

Happiness Happens Day
How Happiness Happens From the Inside-Out

Songs that help the happy! The World's 10 Happiest Songs 







International Cat Day
How Your Cat Is Making You Crazy


Cats the Musical
I'm fascinated that the musical was based on a T.S. Eliot book of poems!
I have still never managed to see Cats, have you seen it?
Here's some clips and scenes from the musical from over the years.

Garage Sale Day
All about the Garage Sale
21 Things You Should Never Buy at Garage Sales
20+ Garage Sale Finds to Snap Up When You See Them
10 tips for having a killer garage sale
6 Garage Sale Sign Secrets That Can Increase Your Sales 150%

Outside of the box Garage Sale: Kesey's Garage Sale, The Office - Garage Sale (season 7, episode 19)

Odie Day
The Birth and Life of Odie


















Sneak Some Zucchini on to Your Neighbor's Porch
It depends on how you feel about zucchini, if you love it then you consider this a gift to your neighbor.  But if you hate it then perhaps you give it as a diss against your neighbor!
I happen to like zucchini and have come across some delicious recipes. Here's a few that would be great to share with your neighbor, if you don't just leave a whole zucchini on their porch.  :)
Zucchini Tots (these are incredibly delicious - you'll want to make a batch for yourself also!)
Chocolate Zucchini Bread
Oatmeal Cinnamon Zucchini Bread
Lemon Zuchini Bread

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