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NATIONAL EAT OUTSIDE DAY

8/31/2018

 
National Eat Outside Dilly Day
AUGUST 31
NATIONAL EAT OUTSIDE DAY
Flies & hot summer sun are NOT my idea of a nice day! If you're NOT me, then enjoy a great outdoor meal today at a restaurant, patio, pavilion, or picnic at the park on the river or beach. Throw a bbq, grill it up, enjoy friends. #familyfun #funtimes #NationalEatOutsideDay #ArtEase123DillyDays

NATIONAL BEACH DAY

8/30/2018

 
National Beach Dilly Day
AUGUST 30
NATIONAL BEACH DAY
Probably my most favorite holiday of ALL the Dilly Days because there's no place like home! The BEACH forever calls me... Enjoy beach day by visiting one, wear your favorite beachwear, paint a beach scene, rest in a beach chair, play in sand, drink coconut water with an umbrella straw… #NationalBeachDay #loveis #paradise #ArtEase123DillyDays

NATIONAL LEMON JUICE DAY

8/29/2018

 
Picture
AUGUST 29
NATIONAL LEMON JUICE DAY
Lemon are super tart, super delicious, and super versatile! Chick-fil-a’s lemonade is the BEST! Lemons are used for baked desserts, as flavor enhancers, deodorizers, meal decorations, even insect repellent. Lemons make great subjects for still life paintings. Enjoy a lemon popsicle today! #ArtEase123DillyDays #somuchtodo
​#NationalLemonJuiceDay 

NATIONAL BOW TIE DAY

8/28/2018

 
National Bow Tie Dilly Day
AUGUST 28
NATIONAL BOW TIE DAY
We celebrated International Bow Day on August 19th. Today's for guys to celebrate the once elegant, formal accessory: the Bow Tie. Nowadays they're worn with plaid or striped button down shirts, vests, business casual pants or jeans. Have a bow tie gala and sport your debonair tie. #ArtEase123DillyDays #InternationalBowDay

​NATIONAL JUST BECAUSE DAY

8/27/2018

 
National Just Because Dilly Day - Shon in Darth Vader Mask
AUGUST 27
​NATIONAL JUST BECAUSE DAY
Do something wild (but safe), fun, crazy, exciting today, just because! Karaoke, give a gift, serve a meal, mountain climb, pay it forward, plant a neighbors garden, visit an elder, hold a baby, wear a Darth Vader mask around in the store, and if/when anyone asks “why,” answer with, “it's just because day!” Paint the world beautiful, just because. #ArtEase123DillyDays #justbecauseday #funtimes

GLOBAL FORGIVENESS DAY

8/27/2018

 
Global Forgiveness Dilly Day - Yellow Rose
AUGUST 27
GLOBAL FORGIVENESS DAY
“I forgive you” are three powerfully strong words together. Whether an apology preceded them or not, make today the day you make space in your heart by forgiving someone for something they may have done to hurt or disappoint you. Hopefully, you'll be granted forgiveness, too. (Similar Dilly Day "National Kiss and Make Up Day") #ArtEase123DillyDays #loveis #GlobalForgivenessDay

NATIONAL DOG DAY

8/26/2018

 
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AUGUST 26
NATIONAL DOG DAY
For all the dog lovers, today's your day to really spoil your dog because it's HIS/HER day! Do what you always do when showing your pet some love, but amplified just because it's HIS/HER day! How will you celebrate? Do tell! #petlover
​#ArtEase123DillyDays #NationalDogDay 

NATIONAL WOMEN'S EQUALITY DAY

8/26/2018

 
National Women's Equality Dilly Day
AUGUST 26
NATIONAL WOMEN'S
​EQUALITY DAY
“US Congress passed the 19th Amendment to the Constitution granting women full & equal voting rights on this day in 1920.” We celebrate National Women’s Equality Day today. Learn more about women's civil rights movement today. #ArtEase123DillyDays #NationalWomensEqualityDay

NATIONAL CHERRY POPSICLE DAY

8/26/2018

 
National Cherry Popsicle Dilly Day
AUGUST 26
​NATIONAL CHERRY
​POPSICLE DAY
It's stated in today's holiday title, so simply indulge! Make your own cherry popsicle, buy some, or flag down the ice cream truck and pay a pretty penny for the classic cherry bomb popsicle. Either way, ENJOY! #summertime
#NationalCherryPopsicleDay #frozengoodness
​#ArtEase123DillyDay

NATIONAL KISS & MAKE UP DAY

8/25/2018

 
National Kiss & Make Up Dilly Day
AUGUST 25
NATIONAL KISS AND
​MAKE UP DAY
Yes, we've all experienced quarrels or disagreements with a friend or loved one. Today's the day to squash it all, no matter who's to blame, kiss, and make up. Life is too short to keep us separated or angry with each other. Make it all okay today. Apologies are in order. #apologize #ArtEase123DillyDays #LOVEis
​#KissAndMakeUpDay #familyforever

NATIONAL WAFFLE DAY

8/24/2018

 
National Waffle Dilly Day
AUGUST 24
NATIONAL WAFFLE DAY
Scrumptiously exciting already! How will YOU indulge in your waffle today? Thick, thin, Belgian, smothered in syrup, chocolate, caramel, or topped with nuts or fruit, whip cream? Restaurant, frozen, homemade? Sprinkled with sugar!? Too much to choose from! #ArtEase123DillyDays #soyummy #goodeats #NationalWaffleDay

​NATIONAL SPONGE CAKE DAY

8/23/2018

 
National Sponge Cake Dilly Day
AUGUST 23
​NATIONAL SPONGE CAKE DAY
Tea and sponge cake go hand-in-hand. Sponge cakes are airy desserts often tricky for bakers to perfect, but can be topped with whipped cream and berries. Up for one today? Some of us enjoy it layered with cream, cake & fruit. Snap a pic and share yours!

NATIONAL RIDE WITH THE WIND DAY

8/23/2018

 
National Ride the Wind Dilly Day - XMT
 AUGUST 23
NATIONAL RIDE WITH THE WIND DAY
“Ride like the wind” today! Catch some fresh air via bike ride, motorcycle, boat, open-window vehicle, drop-top. Fly a kite, airplane, hang glide, parasail, parachute, bungee jump, hot air balloon. Enjoy the natural air we often take for granted. Draw a colorful hot air balloon picture & post it! #RideWithTheWind #FlyAKite #Bicycling #ArtEase123DillyDays #funtimes

NATIONAL TOOTH FAIRY DAY

8/22/2018

 
National Tooth Fairy Dilly Day - Xander
AUGUST 22
NATIONAL TOOTH FAIRY DAY
We've all lost (or will lose) teeth in our lifetime. The idea of a tooth fairy collecting (and paying) for our teeth is quite magical, right? Tooth fairies were “invented” to encourage and promote healthy dental care, and we still love our tooth fairies. Thank you! :) #funtimes
​#NationalToothFairyDay #magic #ArtEase123DillyDays

NATIONAL SENIOR CITIZENS DAY

8/21/2018

 
Senior Citizen Dilly Day - Grandma Ethel
AUGUST 21
NATIONAL SENIOR CITIZENS DAY
We should value, learn from, and gain knowledge from the hard-earned wisdom and experiences of our Senior Citizens! Today is a great day to visit a retirement home, volunteer at a senior citizens facility, or visit great- and grand parents & relatives. If you're a senior citizen, enjoy your special day! #ArtEase123DillyDays #WeHonorYou
​#NationalSeniorCitizensDay 

NATIONAL RADIO DAY

8/20/2018

 
National Radio Dilly Day
AUGUST 20
NATIONAL RADIO DAY
Today recognizes the invention of the radio! “Guglielmo Marconi: an Italian inventor, proved the feasibility of radio communication. He sent & received his first radio signal in Italy in 1895.” Look at us today! Play your favorite radio station in every room and enjoy! #NationalRadioDay #ArtEase123DillyDays #music

INTERNATIONAL BOW DAY

8/19/2018

 
International Bow Dilly Day
AUGUST 19
INTERNATIONAL BOW DAY
Bows have yet to go out of style! They're multi-faceted and come in all colors, shapes and sizes. How will you celebrate today? Wear it in your hair, on your purse, or as a bow-tie? Decorate your own paper bow & clip it on your shirt. Be creative and colorful! #ArtEase123DillyDays #kidart #InternationalBowDay

WORLD HONEY BEE DAY

8/18/2018

 
World Honey Bee Dilly Day
AUGUST 18
WORLD HONEY BEE DAY
​Today was set aside to encourage consumers to buy locally grown honey. Honey is naturally sweet, and can be used as a sweetener. Spread wildflower seeds to promote pollination, draw flowers with honey bees, make lemonade with honey, or gift a friend a nice jar of honey! #ArtEase123DillyDays #WorldHoneyBeeDay #tasty

NATIONAL FAJITA DAY

8/18/2018

 
National Fajita Dilly Day
AUGUST 18
NATIONAL FAJITA DAY
I'm dreaming of grilled chicken, savory grilled veggies, sprinkled with shredded cheese blend, stuffed into a toasted tortilla shell! Oh, it's #NationalFajitaDay, & we're indulging in this fresh, tasty dish, with a side of seasoned rice & extra pico de gallo! Where will YOU celebrate? #ArtEase123DillyDays #yummy #goodeats

NATIONAL THRIFT SHOP DAY

8/17/2018

 
National Thrift Shop Dilly Day
AUGUST 17
NATIONAL THRIFT SHOP DAY
You can find just about ANYTHING at thrift shops because people donate all kinds of stuff. We've found great books, cool furniture, unique costumes, vintage music, and more at thrift stores! If you're a bargain hunter, today's your day to shop for a cause. #NationalThriftShopDay #ArtEase123DillyDays

NATIONAL ROLLER COASTER DAY

8/16/2018

 
National Roller Coaster Dilly Day
AUGUST 16
NATIONAL ROLLER
​COASTER DAY
Today in 1898, the first patent for a rollercoaster was issued. If you don't mind your stomach landing in your throat from riding them, then celebrate today on a roller coaster near you! If none are near, drive up a hilly road, draw an amusement park scene, or learn about how roller coasters are made. #idontthinkso
​#NationalRollerCoasterDay #ArtEase123DillyDays

NATIONAL RELAXATION DAY

8/15/2018

 
National Relaxation Dilly Day
AUGUST 15
NATIONAL RELAXATION DAY
My relaxation space will always be THE BEACH! If the beach isn't your thing, how will you celebrate today? Take off work, vacate, order room service, dine out, color or draw, listen to relaxing meditation music, sleep...? Endless possibilities! Indulge. #relaxation #summertime #ArtEase123DillyDays #NationalRelaxationDay

NATIONAL CREAMSICLE DAY

8/14/2018

 
National Creamsicle Dilly Day
 AUGUST 14
NATIONAL CREAMSICLE DAY
Vanilla ice cream on a wooden stick covered with flavored ice = CREAMSICLE! Indulge in today's Dilly Day by eating this scrumptious frozen treat. What's your ice flavor: orange, blue raspberry, lime, grape, cherry or blueberry? #NationalCreamsicleDay #delicious #ArtEase123DillyDays #popsicles #summertime

NATIONAL FILET MIGNON DAY

8/13/2018

 
National Filet Mignon Dilly Day
AUGUST 13
NATIONAL FILET MIGNON DAY
For all you steak lovers, today's your day! Filet mignon is French for “cute fillet” & is cut from the smaller end of the tenderloin. How will you indulge? Grill your own, dine at your fave steak place, medium rare, well-done, side of asparagus or salad? Seasoned, marinaded, sautéed, wrapped in bacon, with A1 or other steak sauce? Enjoy! #NationalFiletMignonDay #yummy #goodeats #ArtEase123DillyDays

INTERNATIONAL LEFT-HANDERS DAY

8/13/2018

 
Int'l Left-Handers Dilly Day
​AUGUST 13
INTERNATIONAL LEFT-HANDERS DAY
We LOVE this holiday because something about being left-handed is so cool! Maybe it's because it's not as saturated as being right handed is. :) It's unique! A few famous lefties: Pres. Barack Obama, Oprah Winfrey, Bill Gates, Julia Roberts, Keanu Reeves, Angelina Jolie, Leonardo da Vinci! Lefties make the world great, even in a righty-world. We celebrate your uniqueness. Today “right on” is “left on!” Haha! #LeftHandersDay #WhatTheWorldNeedsNow #ArtEase123DillyDays
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