17 years ago I spent this day laboring to bring my sweet redheaded beauty, Bella, into the world and our lives. Our family hasn't been the same since!  What a great 17 years it has been so far. She is her name over and over and growing to be more and more like it.  She is joy and fun in out lives.  Happiest birthday my sweet Bella, you have my heart!  Licorice Day Licorice Around the World The Real Information on Licorice Before it was a candy it was used for medicinal purposes, and still is  Licorice: The History of the Candy Walk on your Wild Side Day What's the wildest thing you wanted to do but haven't? As long as it is legal, go for it today! :) Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day Cooked bread and cheese is an ancient food, according to food historians, popular across the world in many cultures; evidence indicates that in the U.S., the modern version of the grilled cheese sandwich originated in the 1920s when inexpensive sliced bread and American cheese...

April is a huge life party month! So many celebrations and such a diverse mix of guests. Here's a preview of a few coming up this next week: Do you have a wild side?  Take a walk with it!  Grilled Cheese Sandwiches  Scrabble, one of the best games ever!  Take a Wild Guess  Interested in volunteering but short on time? Only if it's okay with your HR department, wear your pajamas to work! Blah Blah Blah The fascinating life of DNA  Are you a Juggler?  How many balls can you keep in the air?  Remember, sometimes the day isn't really about what it seems.  Join us celebrating life this week!

Eight Track Tape Day Huh?  What's an 8 Track Tape?! Barbershop Quartet Day The History of the Barbershop Quartet Barbershop Harmony Society Why Are They Called "Barbershop Quartets"? Male Barbershop Groups Female Barbershop Groups National Submarine Day History and Design of Submarines The Five Best Submarines of All Time Cheese Fondue Day History of Fondue Cheese Fondue Recipes What kind of fondue pot should you pick? Pet Day My guess is if you are a pet owner it is because you want to be and therefore already spoil your pets. But in case I'm wrong, maybe take today to treat your pet or if you know your pet would be happier and better taken care of with a different person/family then love them enough to find that family or person. World Parkinson's Day Mayo Clinic: Parkinson's  8 Ways to Raise Awareness for Parkinson's Disease All Year Long

National Siblings Day  ( additional information ) Paul, Beth, Brad Rebecca, Beth, Adele The Gift of Siblings  (a NY Times op-ed written by my sister-in-love's cousin!) Famous Siblings Throughout History International Safety Pin Day The Invention of the Safety Pin Safety Pin Projects 15 Surprising Uses for Safety Pins Golfer's Day Watch a movie or two featuring golf A History of Golf since 1497! Who Invented Golf Clubs, Balls and Tees? Top 10 Golf Courses in the World

Name Yourself Day If you could name, or rename, yourself what name would you choose and why? What's in a name? My hub and I believe in the power of names, or rather their meanings.  We were very purposeful in choosing our children's names, wanting their names to speak life and character quality into their lives. Interestingly enough, both of our children have the qualities and virtues associated with their name meanings.  It's a really beautiful thing to witness. And because it always seems to come back around to Friends for me, here's a clip of when Phoebe decided to rename herself. Gotta be careful what you choose! Winston Churchill Day The Statesman Winston Churchill Cherish An Antique Day You can appreciate antiques, but try to refrain from hoarding them. :)

Bookmobile Day I LOVE BOOKMOBILES! The History of the Bookmobile Incredibly Unique Bookmobiles around the World Donate to Libraries Without Borders and help fund bookmobiles around the world for developing countries Find your nearest Bookmobile and thank a Bookmobile Librarian today! Bookmobiles bring literacy and education to those who don't easy access to library buildings. I love them! Zoo Lovers Day Okay so if you know me well you know how I feel about zoos.  I don't like them.  I have tolerated them for my husband and my children, for a work function, and for out of town guests who want to see our zoo on the mountainside .  But my days at the zoo are numbered.  However, I know that people love the zoo.  A lot.  So try to get to your local zoo today and enjoy!  And thank the zookeepers you see, they work hard to keep the animals healthy and out of extinction. And the world's best zoo is ... (you'll never guess where number 1 is!) The numb...

Caramel Popcorn Day Dude, I love caramel popcorn. It might be my most favorite. Maybe. So I'm all about observing this day! *wink* Make your own *mouth watering* The Best Caramel Popcorn You Can Buy (hint: Cracker Jack's have been replaced) No Housework Day Does this need any encouragement or explanation?! Let's put our feet up and take the day off! World Health Day This year the theme is food safety How can you get involved in global food safety? Beaver Day National Geographic: Beavers Beavers Are Geniuses