It's my Mama's birthday!  Happiest birthday Mama, I'm so glad there is you!  Mama and I 1974 Mama and I 2014 Create a Vacuum Day Strange day... What's a vacuum?  Well, before we knew it as an appliance it was, still is, a space devoid of matter. Here's the details on all the kinds of vacuums we know, maybe even some we didn't know about!  So I'm not sure what to say about today.  My lifelong bestie loved to vacuum! She found it therapeutic, relaxing - perhaps in a way, for her, the act of vacuuming created a space (briefly) devoid of the matter of her life.  Hey, this day is so random I think anything is plausible!  :) Thank A Mailman Day How to Become a Mailman (with pictures!) Sun, rain, sleet, snow the mailmen deliver our mail.  Leave them a 'thank you' of some kind today. Because it's February maybe leave them a Starbucks gift card to get a hot drink, or some cookies, and make sure you include a note of ...

The Day the Music Died Day A Brief History of The Day the Music Died Buddy Holly Richie Valens The Big Bopper Digital Learning Day There were a couple of different dates for this day but I'm sticking with today for it! What is Digital Learning? Activities and Ideas Carrot Cake Day The Origin and History of Carrot Cake 34 Ways To Eat Carrot Cake For Every Meal Carrot Cake Recipes Carrot Cake Shot Recipe Carrot Cake Martini Recipe Carrot Cake Cocktail Recipe

Sled Dog Day Sled Dog Breeds Movies about Sled Dogs: Snow Dogs , Eight Below The Sled Dogs of Denali The moment for sled dogs to shine, the Iditarod Marmot Day Just a really large squirrel!   Or a outdoor apparel and equipment company! *wink* Crepe Day A Little Crepe History Basic Crepe Recipe Savory Crepe Filling Recipes Sweet Crepe Filling Recipes Either make your own today or find a restaurant that serves great crepes! World Wetlands Day The Future of Humanity Depends on Wetlands 10 Important Wetlands in the World The Basics about Wetlands Why Are Wetlands So Important to Preserve? Hedgehog Day National Geographic: Hedgehogs Hedgehogs as Pets: Ownership Considerations World Play your Ukulele Day What is a ukulele? A baby guitar? A defective guitar? A guitar at all?  Why the mighty ukulele deserves a little respect The Ukulele Teacher on YouTube Meghan Trainor Plays 'All About That Bass' on the Ukulele ...

Hula in the Coola Day Tired of the long, cold winter you have been experiencing?  Then why not try to chase away the winter cold by donning a grass skirt, a lei, some coconut knockers and doing the hula outside?  Crazy right?  I'm not sure it actually works. Tomorrow is Groundhog Day, maybe that will work? Baked Alaska Day The Invention of Baked Alaska Baked Alaska Recipe Ever had a Baked Alaska? I never had. Ben & Jerry's is way easier to "make"! *wink* Decorating with Candy Day I'm not sure what you decorate with candy today, unless it is a February Gingerbread House? Or you throw a special party that is candy themed? Maybe it's just an excuse to indulge in your favorite candy! Dump your Significant Jerk Day How to Identify a Jerk How to Dump Someone...nicely.  They might be a jerk but don't sink to their level! How To Break Up With Someone Without Drama, Pain and Remorse Note: Most articles, if not all, that I looked at consist...

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...

We are starting a new month!  Here's a few of February highlights for the month: Random Acts of Kindness - YAY!  Love this!  Family Baking Heart Health Giving our libraries some love And here is what's coming up in this next week of life that we can celebrate: Hula in the Coola (say what?!  It's fun to say, perhaps fun to do) Purging jerks from our lives Crepes Sled Dogs Ukulele The Day the Music Died Carrot Cake Doodling and so much more!   I can't wait to celebrate with you!  

Backward Day What if today we did as much as we could backwards? Start the day with dinner and end it with breakfast, do work tasks backward (still getting them all done), dress backward, what else?  Be creative!  Have fun! Inspire Your Heart with Art Day What kind of art inspires your heart?  Engage with it today!  Art is for you first.  Who cares what it looks like as long as it has inspired you...and your heart! Seed Swap Day This day is for the green thumbs.  I have a black thumb so I will not be participating in any swapping of seeds but I am happy to hand out packets of them! Gorilla Suit Day I have no words.  Zero. And if anyone slings poo at me today, fake or real, I'm going to have a real problem.