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November 14, 2015

Operating Room Nurse Day
The responsibilities of a Perioperative (O.R.) Nurse
Operating Rooms: A Brief History

World Diabetes Day
What is Diabetes? What causes Diabetes?
The Link Between Mental Trauma and Diabetes
Treatment & Care
What is Insulin?

Spicy Guacamole Day
The History of Guacamole
Spicy Guacamole Recipe
Don't have time or energy to make your own? This is my favorite brand!  
The Avocado: On Beyond Guacamole


Pickle Day
History in a Jar: The Story of Pickles
12 fun facts in pickled history
Hungry History: The Pickle
You can make your own! I hear it's not that difficult.
Take it a step further, our family LOVES fried pickles. Seriously amazing. This is a tried and true recipe in our house. 



Loosen Up & Lighten Up Day
Loosen Up, Lighten Up day has two parts: (1) stretch and breathe and maybe learn yoga, (2) enjoy funny books and movies and TV shows, and laugh as much as possible. (source)

Loosen Up...

Lighten Up...



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