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... We l...

Be Bald and Free Day Baldness: Types and Treatments Hair's why I'm proud to be a baldie! Bald Guys Rule Hey people, how do you feel about baldness? Pet Obesity Awareness Day Obesity Facts & Risks 11 Facts About Pet Obesity Association for Pet Obesity Prevention World Maths Day The History of World Maths Day 10 Resources for World Maths Day Emergency Nurses Day A Day in the Life of an Emergency Room Nurse You know you’re an Emergency Nurse when: You see stress as a normal way of life Your idea of a good time is a code at shift change You occasionally park in the space with the “Doctors Only” sign, and knock it over You have recurrent nightmare of being hit and run over by a portable X-ray machine You silently diagnose people as you walk through the shopping centre Your most common assessment question is “what changed tonight to make it an emergency after 6 years?” When checking the level orientation of your patients, you aren’t sure of the co...

Limerick Day The History of the Limerick Some limerick samples Odometer Day What is an odometer and how does it work? Nutty Fudge Day Nut Fudge Recipe Nuts and I don't get along very well so I prefer nut free. :) International Nurses Day What is Nursing? The 10 most influential female nurses of all time 10 Most Famous Male Nurses in History My Mama was a nurse so I have heard stories from her side of the medical charts.  I have immense respect for nurses, they carry the bulk of patient care and know more than anyone gives them credit for. Thank any nurses you know or see today!  In fact, make a stop by a medical facility or hospital near you and drop off a treat for those hard working nurses. Fatigue Syndrome Day What is fatigue syndrome? Do you have the symptoms of fatigue? What are the possible causes of fatigue syndrome? Possible treatments and drugs , alternative medicine suggestions Lifestyle adjustments to help alleviate fatigue

May A few different ideas for this month and its name. One is it was named after Maia, the goddess of growth of plants. Another thought is the name probably comes from Maiesta, the Roman goddess of honor and reverence. Older Americans Month Focus on safety for our older people, on keeping them moving physically, and on keeping them engaged socially and mentally. National Salad Month There are so many salads you can enjoy this month! National Recommitment Month Click on the link for thoughts and ideas on this focus.  National Photograph Month American Photography Association Take this month to organize your photos, convert them to digital, etc. Try this photo challenge during the month of May (click on the picture to enlarge it). (Day 20: Bokeh...huh?! If you aren't sure what this is then click here for explanation) National Hamburger Month 10 things you might not know about hamburgers National Blood Pressure Month Take your b...

Today a bestie gets her hip replaced.  My Dad had that done years ago and it is quite the operation.  I am super grateful for people who have gone through the educational system to gain the knowledge and skill to perform these kinds of surgeries plus so many other things.  My Mom is a retired nurse and she has saved my family a lot of money in co-pays over the years with what she knows.  She is my first phone call before a Doctor's office.  I am grateful for her knowledge.  I have a terrific "lady" Doctor, he is 'da bomb.  (He is so incredible that I would pay out of pocket to see him, seriously he's that amazing.) I am so grateful that he felt a prompt in his spirit and a call on his life to see to the health and wellness of women and their unborn children.  People in the medical profession are used by the Great Physician to heal and bring health and I am grateful for them every day.