This popular phrase started out differently. It first was "care killed the cat." Over time it evolved, click here to read about it's evolution. When the phrase is used the meaning is that being inquisitive is bad, dangerous, unacceptable.

There are a number of theories about the origin of this popular phrase, read about them here . Using the phrase today means you are letting a secret out. 

Hermit Day This is a perfect day for introverts!  I'm guessing it would make extroverts squirm - ha! This article is a bit long but so worth the read, it is fascinating !  The Strange & Curious Tale of the Last True Hermit 10 Modern Day Hermits The New Urban Hermit Life lessons from modern day hermits Hermit Cookie Recipes  - YES! Cookies! Internet Day The Invention of the Internet Without the internet I wouldn't be able to do this blog, communicate consistently with friends overseas, and so much more. Cat Day When did cats become pets? I'm allergic so cats in our home are a no-go, much to my daughter's dismay. Is a Cat Right for You? 7 Pros and Cons of Having a Cat

World Food Day Did you know?  The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations estimates that there are 805 million hungry people in the world. The right to food is a basic human right World Food Day: 10 myths about hunger 12 paths to strengthening food security and nutrition in an unstable world Take this day to donate to an organization that supports World Hunger Relief; Action Against Hunger ,  World Food Programme ,  World Hunger Relief , Stop Hunger Now , Feed My Starving Children , Feed the Children Boss' Day I have come to appreciate this day and I make sure I celebrate it, or rather I acknowledge my Boss. I've had some really bad bosses so I make sure I let the good ones know how much I appreciate them. Do you have a good boss? Do something today to let them know how much you appreciate them. Having a good boss makes going to work so much easier, right? Then make sure your boss knows! HINT: If you are getting your boss a gift try to gi...

Be An Angel Day This holiday reminds me of the following verse - Hebrews 13:2, "Do not forget or neglect or refuse to extend hospitality to strangers [in the brotherhood—being friendly, cordial, and gracious, sharing the comforts of your home and doing your part generously], for through it some have entertained angels without knowing it." True angels are not sweet and very authoritative so I'm not sure that you want to be an angel, or maybe you do? Today why not just be kind and extend that to others? National Tooth Fairy Day We already discussed this in February . Why does the tooth fairy get two days?! Take Your Cat to the Vet Day Four Tips for Taking Your Cat to the Veterinarian How to Bring Your Cat to the Vet Without a Carrier 7 Things Pet Owners Do That Drive Veterinarians Crazy

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 ...

Hug Your Cat Day Um, I can't - I'm allergic.  But go ahead and hug yours and someone else's! Tailors Day Two things that immediately come to mind when I hear the word tailor. Here's the first one, for a laugh... The second one is more serious.  While they aren't called tailors I think of the thousands of people working for next to nothing and in some cases by force to make clothes for developed countries to purchase and wear.  These factories are called sweatshops, a slang term for the kind of environment these people work in. While the majority of underdeveloped countries have the largest number of sweatshops there are still ones in existence in developed nations like the U.S. Here are 11 facts about sweatshops you and I need to be aware of 10 Major Clothing Brands That Use Sweatshops Keeping a closet sweatshop free is difficult but here's 5 tips to get us started School yourself and then make a change .  Even one change can make a difference and a...

Women's Healthy Weight Day (The men today can observe International Walking On Eggshells Day - ha!) Today is a day to celebrate each other right at the size we are at.  I 100% support that. I also 100% support women, and men, practicing lifestyle habits that get them to a healthy weight.  The facts are too hard to ignore.  The more we weigh the more strain we are putting on our joints, organs, etc. Now. Our healthy weight is most likely NOT what media and culture will tell us, get with a doctor and discuss what your true healthy weight is.  Then make a commitment to yourself to get to that weight and maintain it.  It's a lifestyle not a flash in the pan diet.  Make changes that are realistic for a permanent lifestyle.   Here's 24 tips for losing and maintaining a healthy weight without dieting. But today? Even if you aren't at your healthy weight, I most definitely am not, celebrate you anyway! You are not the sum total of your body size, you ar...