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FLORAL DESIGN DAY

2/28/2021

 
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FEBRUARY 28
FLORAL DESIGN DAY
The arrangements of “florals” or flowers is something we sometimes assume is easy and/or often take for granted. However, creating a beautifully engaging and wonderfully eye-pleasing floral design takes skill, knowledge, awareness, and creativity. It is the art of using plant materials and flowers to create such wonderful gifts and fragrant bouquets. Let’s give thanks to the floral designers today for all their work and expertise, and for helping our world continue to be a more beautiful space and place.

NATIONAL STRAWBERRY DAY

2/27/2021

 
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NATIONAL STRAWBERRY DAY
This absolutely vibrant, beautiful, photogenic, picturesque, aromatic, sweet and juicy, bright red fruit is none other than the strawberry. It was created for making the world a more beautiful, more fragrant, more vibrant, more juicy, and more sweet place. It is perfect for indulging, for drawing and painting, for fragrancing a room or beverage or candle… The beauty and benefits of this worldwide-cultivated fruit are endless. Celebrate today with a healthy strawberry lemonade smoothie, strawberry frozen yogurt, chocolate-dipped strawberries, strawberry upside down cake, strawberry blondie, strawberry jam, strawberry cheesecake, strawberry pancakes, or just plain ole strawberries! Indulge and enjoy.

INTERNATIONAL POLAR BEAR DAY

2/27/2021

 
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INTERNATIONAL POLAR BEAR DAY
Let’s take a moment today to shout “HELLO UP THERE” to all the beautiful, white, well camouflaged, largest living land carnivores… the polar bear! They live in the Arctic on ice-covered waters. They are almost exclusively carnivorous (meat eaters), relying mostly on ringed seals or bearded seals for food and survival. Adult male polar bears weigh more than 800 pounds and are over 8 feet long (from nose to tail), and their incredibly strong sense of smell enables them to sniff out “lunch” up to 20 miles away! Beneath their beautifully white fur coats (which allows them to blend in with the snow so much so that they can pass as snow drifts) lies jet black skin. Who knew! Now you do. :)

NATIONAL PERSONAL CHEF DAY

2/26/2021

 
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NATIONAL PERSONAL CHEF DAY
Dreaming of having a personal chef, a professional cook who prepares all of our meals (and other clients’) whether delivered with instructions for heating and serving, or prepared on site/home! How fantabulous this will be! Dreaming of a “private” chef, too, one to cook our every single meal every single day, fresh! Easy peasy lemon squeezy! :) Cheers today to all personal (and private) chefs across the land. Thank you for all the wonderfully fantastic, creatively beautiful, amazingly tasty meals you have/will prepared for us. Cheers!

THERMOS BOTTLE DAY

2/26/2021

 
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THERMOS BOTTLE DAY
Having a lunch box that included a personal thermos was once a hot commodity back in the day! Not only was my “E.T.” lunch box special because it perfectly fit a sandwich, a bag of chips, a few Hershey’s kisses, a Claussen kosher dill pickle wedge, it perfectly fit my “E.T.” THERMOS containing just the right serving and temperature of Hawaiian Punch, too! The fruit punch was STILL chilled at lunch time. Amazing! Something about the magic of a thermos – a container that actually keeps hot things hot OR cold things cold – is still amazing! Hot soup or ice cold tea will still be hot or cold hours later. Splendid! Enjoy the magic of a thermos today!

TELL A FAIRY TALE DAY

2/26/2021

 
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TELL A FAIRY TALE DAY
Speaking of magic (see Thermos Bottle Dilly Day here)… Today is “Tell a Fairy Tale Dilly Day” in which we can partake in sharing some of our favorite fairy tales with our children, family, friends. There are many to choose from, including “Cinderella,” “Jack and the Beanstalk,” and “Pinocchio,” and “The Three Little Pigs.” If you don’t know which favorites to begin with, or would like to read additional genres to your kids today, try these great, wonderful, modern and classic selections here. May the magic of reading begin… Engage and enjoy! ​

LET’S ALL EAT RIGHT DAY

2/25/2021

 
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LET’S ALL EAT RIGHT DAY
National Let's All Eat Right Day is based around the nutritionist Adelle Davis and her work on nutrition, food additives, and her championing whole, unprocessed foods as the healthier way to eat. She was considered to be "the most famous nutritionist in the early to mid-20th century.” She believed that the best way to improve health is to improve dietary intake, and/or nutrition. Absolutely! “You are what you eat” has whole truths in the short quote. For today, are you a bag of potato chips, or a healthy bowl of steamed spinach? Thank you, Adelle Davis.

NATIONAL TORTILLA CHIP DAY

2/24/2021

 
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FEBRUARY 24
NATIONAL TORTILLA CHIP DAY
Talk about delicious! Yep, the tortilla chip and all its associated possibilities. This triangular (or round), yellow (or white) fried (or baked) corn chip is the perfect companion for a bowl of chunky salsa and white queso dip. Ooooh, getting hungry just thinking about it! :) FYI, the difference between nachos and tortilla chips is that tortilla chips serve as the base for creating nachos, which come with tortilla chips topped with meat, veggies, beans, and cheese. Can’t quite enjoy nachos without the wonderful, salty, crunchy, delicious bed of tortilla chips first! Dive in and enjoy tortilla chips today!

NATIONAL BANANA BREAD DAY

2/23/2021

 
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NATIONAL BANANA BREAD DAY
Banana bread serves as a special "dessert" here, especially during Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. It’s experienced best when made with tender, ripe, mashed bananas, topped with extra walnuts in a loaf pan, baked and served fresh from the oven, especially on a cold, snowy, wintry day. Ahhhhhh…… Banana bread is often served in coffee shops, in loaf slices, muffins, and/or pre-packaged in stores. Experience the tasty goodness of banana bread and celebrate this Dilly Day today!

NATIONAL TILE DAY

2/23/2021

 
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NATIONAL TILE DAY
Tiles are wonderfully splendid, super versatile inventions that we couldn’t imagine modern day life without. They are manufactured pieces of “hard-wearing” material like ceramic, metal, stone, and clay. They can be used to decorate or cover walls, floors, tables, and roofs. Artists, sculptors, carpenters and other creative minds that make our world go 'round have found ways to create all sorts of beautifulness using tiles (like the mosaic shown). We’ve even painted our own masterpiece on a giant tile square during home school activities. Enjoy this wonderful invention in a unique, appreciative way today!

NATIONAL COOK A SWEET POTATO DAY

2/22/2021

 
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FEBRUARY 22
NATIONAL COOK A SWEET POTATO DAY
The sweet potato is one of the hidden, golden, super-food jewels that we often seem to ignore. They are tasty, sweet, orange “tuberous roots” that aren’t actually potatoes and come from a different family of roots (morning glory). Sweet potatoes contain a higher content of fibre and less starch than regular potatoes, but also contain more sugar. How will you indulge in this tasty, healthy veggie today? Baked, topped with a dollop of sour cream and chives, or cinnamon and brown sugar? Sweet potato fries or breakfast cubes topped with a sprinkle of Himalayan pink salt and chives? Or sweet potato casserole or yams? However you choose to enjoy, cook a sweet potato today!

NATIONAL STICKY BUN DAY

2/21/2021

 
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FEBRUARY 21
NATIONAL STICKY BUN DAY
Oooooh… can’t you already taste the delicious cinnamon, and smell the warm, gooey brown sugar, and taste the layers of golden brown, sweet-glazed pecans atop the soft, fluffy, warm bun…?!?! Ahhhh, can’t wait to bite down into a chewy, gooey, delicious, sticky bun ASAP! Although some often refer to cinnamon rolls as sticky buns, sticky buns are “more dense” than cinnamon rolls; but nowadays, they can both be topped with pecans. Enjoy a sticky bun today, and Happy National Delicious Sticky Bun Day! ​

NATIONAL MUFFIN DAY

2/20/2021

 
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FEBRUARY 20
NATIONAL MUFFIN DAY
A muffin is simply a small, individualized, mushroom shaped, domed cake or bread, usually not topped (as cupcakes are generally topped with icing or frosting). Muffins are like any other bread or pastry… ENDLESS flavors and indulgence options! They can be infused with fruit, berries, nuts, spices, seasonings, chocolates, sweets, and/or all of the above. How about a peanut butter banana muffin, or a lemon crumb muffin, or a sour cream coffee cake muffin, today! Enjoy a muffin of choice.

NATIONAL CHOCOLATE MINT DAY

2/19/2021

 
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FEBRUARY 19
NATIONAL CHOCOLATE MINT DAY
If you’re a fan of the chocolate-mint flavor combination, then today is THE day for you, National Chocolate Mint Dilly Day! Is it peppermint flavor with a hint of chocolate, or is it chocolate flavor with a hint of peppermint? Are you headed for chocolate mint ice cream, candy bars or candy bites, a chocolate mint cookie, cupcake, macaron, or muffin? Or, just a nice, warm mug of hot mint chocolate? Enjoy!

THUMB APPRECIATION DAY

2/18/2021

 
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FEBRUARY 18
THUMB APPRECIATION DAY
Because the human thumb is “the short, thick first digit of the human hand, set lower and apart from the other four and opposable to them,” we can do all sorts of things that are impossible to thumbless beings. The thumb enables us to pick up small objects, firmly grasp objects, and eat with one hand. It’s little things granted to us freely that we often take for granted. So remember to show a little thumb appreciation today by giving “thumbs up” in appreciation or approval. Thank the maker for thumbs!!!

RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS DAY

2/17/2021

 
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FEBRUARY 17
RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS DAY
Give your time. Give your attention. Give of yourself, just because you CAN, wanting or expecting nothing in return or exchange for your “gifts.” Help a patron load or unload her shopping cart. Secretly pay for an unsuspecting customer’s meal. Offer a kind compliment to the cashier. Give your neighbors some fresh baked cookies (made or bought). Offer a simple, random act of kindness into the world today!

NATIONAL CABBAGE DAY

2/17/2021

 
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NATIONAL CABBAGE DAY
Cabbage is a tasty, healthy, green leaf vegetable that is packed with a plethora of nutrients and health benefits. It is said to help maintain inflammation in joints, improve digestion, can lower blood pressure, and help maintain a healthy heart. It is packed with vitamin C and vitamin K. So for today, as you partake in a delicious serving of coleslaw, sauerkraut, or stir-fry, remember to thank your cabbage veggie for all its natural, healthy assistance!

NATIONAL ALMOND DAY

2/16/2021

 
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NATIONAL ALMOND DAY
Eating just 20 almonds per day can assist the human body in all sorts of beneficial, healthy, dietary boosts and improvements. Almonds are actually seeds, not nuts, and contain lots of healthy elements such as fiber, protein, vitamin E, magnesium, antioxidants, and healthy fats. They can help in the reduction of blood sugar levels, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels. And most of all, they taste great! Celebrate happy health, and enjoy a small bowl of lightly toasted, lightly salted almonds today!

INTERNATIONAL PANCAKE DAY

2/16/2021

 
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INTERNATIONAL PANCAKE DAY
Pancakes are thin, flat, usually rounded “cakes” made with a starch-based batter containing milk, eggs, sometimes vanilla and butter, and cooked in a hint of oil or butter on a hot griddle or frying, and flipped until golden brown on both sides. They are also called hotcakes, griddlecakes, or flapjacks, and can be topped or infused with all kinds of fruit, sweets like chocolate chips and sprinkles, syrups and sauces, whipped cream, powdered sugar and more. Indulge in this tasty sweet treat today!

NATIONAL HIPPO DAY

2/15/2021

 
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NATIONAL HIPPO DAY
Ever heard the cutest song, “I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas?” Gayla Peevey sings in the 4th verse, “I want a hippopotamus for Christmas, only a hippopotamus will do, no crocodiles, or rhinoceroseses, I only like hippopotamuseses, and hippopotamuses like me too.” LOVE IT! But can you imagine getting a hippo as a gift?!?! Hippos are large, mostly herbivorous, semiaquatic mammals that are native to sub-Saharan Africa. Did you know that hippos can’t swim or float, but they stand or walk on surfaces below the water? Did you know that they are the third largest land mammal (after the elephant and white rhino)? Learn more about this interesting mammal today! ​

LIBRARY LOVER’S DAY

2/14/2021

 
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LIBRARY LOVERS DAY
Walking into a library, a student, teacher, or plain-ole avid reader can literally get lost in that literary emporium of wonder for hours!!! There is sooooo much to learn, discover, explore, research, did I say learn?! Although the ingenious invention of the internet has brought the whole world wide web to our fingertips, there is still something nostalgic, magical, and irreplaceable that can only be experienced live and in person at the library… the smell of the books, the feeling of the texture of the pages, the style and thickness of the binding, the display of the array of colors and sizes of the books, the designs and shapes of the long aisles of books and shelves, the unadulterated adventure of loading and unloading microfiche, the beautiful architecture of many library facilities, the variety of rooms and departments and their provisions, the cozy cubby holes in many neat nooks and crannies there…. PHENOMENAL! Today is reserved especially for Library Lovers. Engage and enjoy! (Check out our “10 FREE Educational Treasures You're Missing at Your Public Library” article.)

VALENTINE’S DAY

2/14/2021

 
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VALENTINE’S DAY
This day was originally a day reserved for “lovers” expressing their affection for each other with special gifts and greetings. Today it now includes the expression of love between various relationships, via anyone who cares to partake. Show a little love for a special family member, spouse, friend or loved one today! Happy Valentine’s Day!

GALENTINE’S DAY

2/13/2021

 
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GALENTINE’S DAY
This is the day that all ladies - grandmothers, mothers, daughters, sisters, aunts, mrs. and ms., girl friends, or “gals” (as the holiday title suggests) can all share their appreciation and love for each others platonic friendships and relationships. “Galentine’s Day” originated on the show “Parks and Recreations” back in 2010. Ladies can choose to gather in groups or just the two of you over a wonderful brunch or dinner, at your favorite dessert spot, at home with a giant tub of popcorn and a movie, or at Starbucks while chatting and chillaxing over a frappuccino or warm green tea. Exchanging special gifts would be a wonderful highlight of the day. Engage and enjoy each other today! ​

NATIONAL CHEDDAR DAY

2/13/2021

 
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NATIONAL CHEDDAR DAY
Not just any cheese Dilly Day today, but National CHEDDAR Day! Cheddar can be white, yellow or orange and the flavors vary from mild to strong depending on how “mature” or aged the cheese is. How will you indulge in the celebration of today’s Dilly Day? Sliced or shredded? Melted or cold? Breakfast, lunch, appetizer, or dinner? Topping or main ingredient of a main course? In or atop soup, baked potato, pizza, biscuit, burger, omelet, grits, chicken wrap, dip and chips…….. Indulge ASAP! :)

HUG DAY

2/12/2021

 
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FEBRUARY 12
HUG DAY
Give yourself a hug right now. Ahhhh… felt good, didn’t it? Now, find someone to extend that same, warm, loving, unconditional, non-ulteriorly motivated hug to. Family member(s), friend(s), furry friends, companion - literally, virtually, or even verbally if necessary. Give a hug today and let someone or something somewhere know they are loved, especially by YOU! (This is preparing you for Valentine’s Day in two days.) Happy Hug Day!
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