International Children's Day There are many days set aside for children it seems. I say that's okay! Children should be recognized and celebrated, they are after all the upcoming generation of 'movers and shakers.'  According to the link, this particular day is specifically a partnership between UNICEF and the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences . Children's Rights Promoting the Human Rights of Children A list of children's rights organizations around the world Ice Cream Day We've talked about ice cream a few times already this year. I say bring it on!  I love ice cream! Our family is a big ice cream family. My Dad has a bowl almost every night. On any given day there is a minimum of 4 different kinds in his freezer.  :)  And when we do road trips it is an "Ashley Family Requirement" that we stop at Dairy Queen...at least once if not more! This time of year my absolute favorite ice cream is Peppermint. I'l...

Absurdity Day Absurdity in life The Absurdity of Life without God  - I wanted to be fair and offer a link that offered the viewpoint of "absurdity of faith in God" but when I Googled it nothing came up except the article I just linked to and then links about  Absurdism , it's the closest I could find. The Age of Absurdity: Why Modern Life Makes It Hard to Be Happy Beautiful Day Beautiful Day in song ::  U2 , Beach Boys , Michael Buble , Joshua Radin ,  Queen , Jamie Grace , Mozez Wright , DJ Splash ,  Tom Boxer featuring Jay , Thea Gilmore Beautiful Day in words ::  Oh what a beautiful day , Most Beautiful Day ,  Beautiful Day , Another Beautiful Day Universal Children's Day "The one thing all children have in common is their rights. Every child has the right to survive and thrive, to be educated, to be free from violence and abuse, to participate and to be heard. " ( source ) Bright Futures for Every Child, Every Nation Violence A...

Young Readers Day We are all young at heart so today is a day for everyone! *wink* For people that have very few years lived so far this is a day to focus on reading and instilling the sense of fun and wonder that books hold. Rhyming Books for Young Children Benefits Of Reading Rhyming Books With Your Children The 50 Best Read-Aloud Chapter Books For Young Kids Tips for Reading With Newborns to Age 5 Forget-Me-Not Day Why is the flower named forget-me-not? Thinking outside the box: It's a wooden canal boat , it was an illustrated, British annual , it's a 1922 silent film , it's a Psych episode (great show!), and it's a Motown hit . USMC Day Happy Birthday Marines! Always Faithful - The United States Marine Corps The United States Marine Corps adopted the motto "Semper Fidelis" in 1883, on the initiative of Colonel Charles McCawley (January 29, 1827 – October 13, 1891), the 8th Commandant of the Marine Corps. There were three motto...

Defy Superstition Day What are Superstitious Beliefs? - Why do People Believe in Superstitions? 25 Most Popular Superstitions Around The World 38 odd superstitions about food, brooms, the body, and more! Do you have a superstition? Put it in its place today! Fortune Cookie Day Make Your Own Write Your Own Fortune Slips Online Fortune Cookies are calorie free! National Peanut Day The peanut is not a nut! It's part of the legume family. And this year we've talked a lot about peanuts, peanut butter. So today I would like to talk about the other kind of peanut I love... The Peanuts Gang A Brief History of Peanuts 20 Things You Didn't Know About Charles Schulz Positive Thinking Day  ( additional information ) Say Goodbye to Negativity and Hello to Positive Thinking Day 6 Tricks To Becoming A More Positive Thinker Benefits of Positive Thinking Uncle Sam Day   United States nicknamed Uncle Sam This image was first used in 1813 It ...

Presidential Joke Day 10 Jokes Told By Presidents More Jokes Told By Presidents Some presidents actually have a keen sense of humor Son and Daughter Day As a parent I make sure that each and every day I am letting my daughters know how special they are, how much I love them, etc.  I know a bunch of parents and they all do the same with their children. So, I don't get this day. Shouldn't every day be son and daughter day?! Play in the Sand Day   If you are in a landlocked state consider playing with a Zen Garden ! If sand makes you squirm a bit, like it does me, then a great fun alternative is Kinetic Sand or Magic Sand . 8 Reasons Why Playing in the Sand Is Good for Kids Ingersoll Day Who was "The Great Agnostic"? 

National Mustard Day There's a Mustard Museum! Mustard is good for your health Mustard Varieties Gourmet Mustards National Raspberry Cream Pie Day What's New and Beneficial About Raspberries Fresh Red Raspberry Cream Pie International Childfree Day   This day is for the couples who are childfree. Some choose not to have kids and others haven't been able to. Hear from some who have chosen not to have kids: Childfree Adults Are Not “Selfish” Not 'selfish': Women open up about choosing to be child-free 9 reasons not having kids is the best decision I ever made Hear from some who have not been able to have kids: Infertility: 16 Things You Should Never Say To A Woman Who Is Childless But Not By Choice Therapists' top ten tips for coping with fertility problems Mothers, stop moaning! This Is How It Feels To Be Unable To Conceive A Child Today is a day to practice empathy for couples unable to conceive and to refrain from any judgement toward cou...

Hug Holiday Hugs for Health, physical and emotional/mental.  Yes really! The healing power of touch  Camera Day The History of the Camera The Top 50 Most Popular Digital Cameras The Best Camera Brands - Film and Digital Waffle Iron Day Not just for waffles anymore! 23 Recipes for the Waffle Iron 20 Delicious Reasons Why You Need a Waffle Maker Almond Buttercrunch Day Homemade Recipe Please Take My Children to Work Day Or please just take my children? haha!

Pig in a Blanket Day Pigs in a Blanket with a Twist The Origin of the Pig in the Blanket  Teach Your Children to Save Day The 5 Most Important Money Lessons To Teach Your Kids Spending versus Saving Games for kids to play about money Helping kids understand the value of a dollar Kids & Money - Spending Money: Choices, Budgets and Debt

Send a Card to a Friend Day Try to make the time to send a 'snail mail' handwritten card to a friend or two today. But if you don't have any postage stamps, or can't remember how to properly address an envelope, or don't have decipherable handwriting due to computer use then go ahead and send an e-card. Take Your Child to the Library Day Yes. Yes! YES! Develop an interest and love for reading in your child. It will never be something anyone regrets. Ice Cream for Breakfast Day Yes. Yes! YES! Bring it on! *wink* Wave all your Fingers at your Neighbors Day Say hi to your neighbors today, acknowledge their residency on your street and/or in the neighborhood. Ballet Day When I was younger I attempted ballet (I should at least get points for attempting!).  Almost every little girl tries dance at one point in time. All about the dance and work of Ballet An Unlikely Ballerina The Competitive World of Ballet The Most Famous Ballet Dancers