Assistance Dog Day There are all kinds of assistance dogs for all kinds of people and issues.  Click on the link, and it provides great information on all the different people assistance dogs can and do help. U.S. Coast Guard Day The History of the U.S. Coast Guard A Career with the Coast Guard Social Security Day FDR signs the Social Security Act The History of the Social Security System The History of Major Changes to the Social Security System Social Security is in crisis

National Watermelon Day The first recorded watermelon harvest occurred nearly 5,000 years ago in Egypt and is depicted in Egyptian hieroglyphics on walls of their ancient buildings. ( source ) Watermelon Lemonade Cooler Watermelon Sorbet Slushy Watermelon Mojitos Watermelon Margaritas So many Watermelon recipes!  How Watermelon Can Help Battle High Blood Pressure Benefits of watermelon seeds

Friendship Day    Silver and Gold Make new friends, but keep the old; Those are silver, these are gold. New-made friendships, like new wine, Age will mellow and refine. Friendships that have stood the test- Time and change-are surely best; Brow may wrinkle, hair grow gray; Friendship never knows decay. For 'mid old friends, tried and true, Once more we our youth renew. But old friends, alas! may die; New friends must their place supply. Cherish friendship in your breast- New is good, but old is best; Make new friends, but keep the old; Those are silver, these are gold. Sometimes this is exactly what friendship looks like. Sticking with someone as they find their way. Rebecca (L) has been a part of our family since 1998! And Adele (R) has been a part of our family since 2012. They are THE BEST. <3 Sisters Day    I don't have any sisters by birth, but I have two amazing sisters by marriage! My brothe...

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...

August Originally this month was called Sextilis (from sextus, "six"), but the name was later changed in honor of the first of the Roman emperors, Augustus Caesar in 8 B.C. (because several fortunate events of his life occurred during this month). National Golf Month The Timeline of Golf Invention & History of Golf Equipment Admit You're Happy Month (also called Happiness Happens Month) 10 Ways to Embrace Happy Moments The Secret Society of Happy People Family Fun Month 31 Ideas that are budget friendly 7 Secrets of Fun Families Healthy Activity Ideas for Family Fun National Catfish Month The Catfish Not a fan, they are bottom feeders. BOTTOM FEEDERS. EW! National Eye Exam Month Eye Exams are Important for Your Overall Health Peach Month Recipes using peaches Romance Awareness Month 21 Uncommon Romantic Gestures That Would Make Any Girl Melt The Life Span Of Romantic Gestures Romantic gestures your man will love 7 Uncommon Romantic Ges...

Mutt's Day What is a Mutt? Mixed Breed Dog Adoption: Reasons To Love A Mutt Mutt's don't have to just be dogs Uncommon Instrument Awareness Day Check out these uncommon, er weird, instruments! World Ranger Day Protectors of the world’s natural and cultural treasures Back a Ranger You can be a Junior Ranger! System Administrator Appreciation Day What does a sysadmin do?  I, for one, am grateful for the people who do what sysadmin's do.  Because I certainly can't! Talk in an Elevator Day The unwritten rules of elevator etiquette Why We Behave So Oddly In Elevators Elevator Behavior: The Good, The Bad and the Bizarre

National Cheesecake Day The History of Cheesecake The best cheesecake I have EVER had, I can try to make it or I can order it . Father-in-Law Day How to Build Successful In-Law Relationships How to build a relationship with your father-in-law Chili Dog Day The History of the Chili Dog Serve your hot dogs with chili con carne or coney island chili dog sauce Paperback Book Day How the Paperback Novel Changed Popular Literature