April From aperire, Latin for “to open” (buds) Couple Appreciation Month Being in a long-term relationship (marriage, life partners) can sometimes lead us to a state of complacency with our significant other.  Use this month to tell and show your other how much you appreciate them and how you don't take them for granted. Use your imagination when showing them appreciation -make their favorite foods, do the tasks they normally do around the house before they can get to them to give them a little break and to let them know that you do see their contribution to the household, leave them little love notes, etc. This month I also think it's great if there are some couples in your life that you have learned from, been inspired by, etc that you show them appreciation for the investment that they have knowingly or unknowingly put into your own couple relationship. 10 ways to shower your spouse with appreciation Here's my personal Pinterest board just for couples - you may fi...

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

February Named after Februalia , a time period when sacrifices were made to atone for sins. Bake for Family Fun Month Share family recipes, traditions, and heritage this month through baking.  Baking: Bringing Family Together Heart Month Human Heart: Anatomy, Function & Facts Are You at Risk for Heart Disease? Your Easy Guide to Boosting Heart Health Cherry Month The Cherry Six Hidden Health Benefits of Cherries 11 Health Benefits of Cherries Bird-Feeding Month Winter Bird Feeding Tips Library Lover's Month The Library Company Survivor: The History of the Library For You To Borrow, Some Libraries Have To Go Begging Americans are using their public library more than ever before, but in many cases, overall funding is down. Familiarize yourself with some common myths. There Are No Free Libraries Do you patronize your local library?  If so, consider making a donation to them today/this month to make sure they continue to stay open and ava...

I love the Library.  It's one of my happy places.  The smell of books is equal to the smell of my favorite flower in my world.  All those books stored in one place just waiting for someone like me to pick them up and enjoy, or not, their contents.  When I put a book on hold and then the Library emails me to let me know it's ready for pick up?  I do a little happy dance.  I love the Library.  I am also extremely grateful for the Library as it is FREE!  Free books!  Free books that I don't have to pay anything for (unless I lose them, which I never do.)  I am grateful for however the system works that gives me, and anyone else, the opportunity to read books for fun, for personal growth, for learning, etc.  That's another reason I am grateful for the Library, it doesn't close its doors to anyone.  It is open and available to all.  If you don't have a Library card for your local Library I highly recommend getting one and enjoy...