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NATIONAL HOT CHOCOLATE DAY

2/25/2021

 
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JANUARY 31
NATIONAL HOT CHOCOLATE DAY
It’s that time of year when much of the US undergoes wintery conditions. Wintery weather goes hand-in-hand with sweaters, fireplaces, snow boots, scarves, warm hats, and especially a nice, warm, jumbo mug of hot chocolate topped with mini marshmallows, whipped cream and cinnamon, chocolate, or caramel drizzles!!! How about just that today, a cup of tasty hot chocolate whilst relaxing under a cozy blanket next to a blazing fireplace… Enjoy. :)

NATIONAL BUBBLE WRAP APPRECIATION DAY

2/25/2021

 
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​JANUARY 31    
NATIONAL BUBBLE WRAP APPRECIATION DAY
Most of us are familiar with bubble wrap, but for the unfamiliar, here’s a brief description. “Bubble wrap is a pliable, transparent, plastic material used for packing fragile items. Regularly spaced, protruding air-filled hemispheres provide cushioning for fragile items.” The unspoken fact about bubble wrap is that it is SO MUCH FUN TO POP!!! After it’s served its purpose and safely escorted our fragile items, what does one do with the bubble wrap? Exactly. Pop, pop, pop, non-stop! Enjoy the popping of bubble wrap today!

NATIONAL CROISSANT DAY

2/25/2021

 
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JANUARY 30
NATIONAL CROISSANT DAY
A croissant is a delicious, flaky, buttery pastry originating in Austria and is named for its crescent shape. It’s made of a layered yeast-leavened dough which is layered with butter, then rolled and folded several times, rolled into a thin sheet, baked, and thus resulting in a scrumptious, layered, flaky texture. They are quite versatile because depending on the toppings or fillings, they serve as sandwiches, desserts, pastries, appetizers, snacks, and/or main dishes. Celebrate today by partaking in an almond cinnamon croissant or a cheesy stuffed garlic butter "croissandwich." Yummy to my tummy!

NATIONAL PUZZLE DAY

2/25/2021

 
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JANUARY 29
NATIONAL PUZZLE DAY
Don’t be puzzled today. Simply partake in the fun, excitement, and/or challenge of solving a puzzle instead. There are several kinds of puzzles to choose from, including Sudoku, crossword, jigsaw, word search, anagrams, even Rubik’s Cube! If not the tangible kind, choose from a plethora virtual puzzles and apps, such as (a few of our favorites) WordScapes, Word Stacks, WordShapes, Word Trip. Stimulate your brain today!

NATIONAL DAISY DAY

2/25/2021

 
National Daisy Dilly Day
JANUARY 28
NATIONAL DAISY DAY
Such a beautiful, calm, calming and gentle, flower, the daisy… with white rays (petals) and a yellow disc (center). Daisies symbolize purity and innocence according to the Celtic legends. They symbolize new beginnings in Norse mythology, and represent chastity and transformation in Roman myths. Understandably so because they just seem to be gentle, graceful blossoms. Celebrate this Dilly Day in a soft and gentle way. Enjoy!

NATIONAL LEGO DAY

2/25/2021

 
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JANUARY 28
NATIONAL LEGO DAY
Tap into your inner creativity, grab your bucket of Legos, and build, stack, create! Legos (created by Ole Kirk Christiansen in 1932 in Denmark) are plastic interlocking bricks that can be easily joined or snapped together to create all kinds of structures, shapes, buildings, and whatever your mind can devise. Some artists are so creative that they participate in Lego competitions, Lego conventions, and Lego leagues. Bravo! Explore and celebrate today!

NATIONAL KAZOO DAY

2/25/2021

 
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JANUARY 28
NATIONAL KAZOO DAY
What is a kazoo? Per Wikipedia, it is “an American musical instrument that adds a ‘buzzing' timbral quality to a player's voice when the player vocalizes into it.” Depending on who you ask, it’s either a uniquely amazing or highly aggravating instrument. Even though the kazoo is a member of the “wind instruments,” it takes a bit of skill to “play” because it can not be played by simply blowing into it. The user MUST hum into it in order to get “sound” from it. Buzz away today in your kazoo, and remember to have fun!

NATIONAL CHOCOLATE CAKE DAY

2/25/2021

 
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JANUARY 27
NATIONAL CHOCOLATE CAKE DAY
WHAT BETTER DESSERT IS THERE THAN CHOCOLATE CAKE?!!! Today is all about the (over) indulgence of the greatest dessert discovery since the invention of the oven, chocolate cake! So…. indulge, IMMEDIATELY! :) Are you going for store bought, a slice from your favorite local bakery, prepackaged, home-baked using the powdered boxed cake, or traditionally homemade with melted chocolate and cocoa powder? Yum yum! #instagood

NATIONAL GREEN JUICE DAY

2/24/2021

 
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JANUARY 26
NATIONAL GREEN JUICE DAY
Research continues to support the idea that dark green vegetables are the healthiest, most bone protecting, inflammatory disease preventing, high content of antioxidant foods we could/should provide and supply to our bodies. They may even be one of the best cancer-preventing foods. Thus, today is the perfect day to celebrate their benefits by indulging in a tall glass of green juice, including (but not limited to) pureed cucumber, apple, spinach, kale, lime, celery, and/or whatever spices or seasonings you prefer. Eat healthy, indulge, and enjoy!

OPPOSITE DAY

2/24/2021

 
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JANUARY 25
OPPOSITE DAY
Okay, just for today, let’s switch things around. Our brains often prevent us from enjoying simple pleasures of life because we get stuck in routine, tradition, the way things are (as if “the way things have always been” was cast in stone by our forefathers and ancestors and forever remains unchangeable). Today, rock the boat, rattle the brain, and eat dinner for breakfast, eat dessert before a meal, speak to the neighbor you generally ignore, forgive a nemesis (privately, secretly if necessary), cruise in the slow lane instead of beeline first to the speed lane, agree to lose in something instead of dare to win, drink water instead of a beverage, try a new food, and/or create at least ONE “opposite” thing to do today! What’s the worse that can happen? Really!?

NATIONAL COMPLIMENT DAY

2/24/2021

 
National Compliment Dilly Day 3 Ladies
JANUARY 24
NATIONAL COMPLIMENT DAY
World famous comedian, actor, writer, producer, Billy Crystal, used to say back in the 80’s, “you look MARVELOUS!” Simple compliment. Compliments hold weights and gems of gratitude, appreciation, acknowledgement, even honor and praise, if only we care to extend them to others just as much as we wish to receive. Give someone a compliment today, deliberately, purposefully, freely, wanting nothing in return.

NATIONAL PEANUT BUTTER DAY

2/24/2021

 
National Peanut Butter Dilly Day
JANUARY 24
NATIONAL PEANUT BUTTER DAY
Crunchy or smooth? Natural or original? Jif, Skippy, or store brand? Spoonful or spread over toast, crackers, apple, banana, or celery? With jam or jelly, on whole wheat, rye, or white bread? As a meal or snack? Cookies or candy? Today or tomorrow? :) Peanut butter is tasty whenever, wherever, and whether crunchy or smooth, organic or original, on apples or toast. Whichever kind, brand, flavor you prefer, indulge, today!

MACINTOSH COMPUTER DAY

2/24/2021

 
Macintosh Computer Dilly Day
JANUARY 24
MACINTOSH COMPUTER DAY
According to Wikipedia, “The Macintosh (mainly Mac since 1998) is a family of personal computers designed, manufactured, and sold by Apple, Inc. since January 1984. The original Macintosh is the first successful mass-market personal computer to have featured a graphical user interface, built-in screen, and mouse.” PHENOMENAL invention and provision!!! Where would the world (of artists, at least) be without The Macintosh Computer?! Celebrate this day in an artistic, fun, creative way!

NATIONAL PIE DAY

2/24/2021

 
National Pie Dilly Day
JANUARY 23
NATIONAL PIE DAY
Apple, pecan, key lime, lemon meringue, blueberry, chess, Mississippi mud, pumpkin, sweet potato, shepherd’s, or pot.… PIE!!! Glorious, gooey, good-ole PIE - a baked dish typically of fruit, meat and vegetables, often with a top and base of pastry. How will you celebrate National Pie Dilly Day today? Eat it, paint it (like our favorite pastry artist Wayne Thiebaud does), purchase one for a friend, or bake your own? Indulge…and enjoy!

NATIONAL HANDWRITING DAY

2/24/2021

 
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JANUARY 23
NATIONAL HANDWRITING DAY
It’s one of those things that we all have that will forever be uniquely ours, our handwriting. Isn’t that amazing?! No matter if your handwriting is scripty, squiggly, swirly, swurvy, curvy, legible, illegible, bulky, tiny, fun, or indescribable, engage in the art of holding a writing utensil in your hand and gliding across a soft piece of paper (canvas, wood, etc) today! Celebrate your handwriting with intention, purpose, and appreciation and assist in the maintenance of this “skill” during the era of digital everything else. Enjoy!

NATIONAL HOT SAUCE DAY

2/24/2021

 
National Hot Sauce Dilly Day Samplers
JANUARY 22
NATIONAL HOT SAUCE DAY
Just as their slogan states, Louisiana Hot Sauce really is “the perfect hot sauce,” if you ask us! Hot sauce is a seasoning, condiment, or salsa made from chili peppers and other specialty ingredients. There are several pre-made, purchasable brands, but nowadays (especially with the arrival of Pinterest), many choose to whip up their own batch using secret family recipes and a variety of ingredients. However you choose to indulge today, enjoy a splash of hot sauce on your hot wings, chili, or just a dash in your homemade thousand island salad dressing!

CELEBRATION OF LIFE DAY

2/24/2021

 
Celebration of Life Dilly Day Balloons
JANUARY 22
CELEBRATION OF LIFE DAY
Does the word “life” simply mean “the existence of an individual human being or animal” to you? Or, does “life” mean so much more than that? Do we humans truly, consciously, deliberately celebrate the precious breath of life we have been given? If so, how often? Do our actions, choices, preferences, prejudices, beliefs, religions, political choices, dietary intake, behaviors, and actions even slightly reflect our “celebration” of life? Or contradict? Almost everything we are, have, believe, or choose can be changed, rearranged, altered, reduced, or removed, IF/WHEN we are truly ready to celebrate this precious gift of life! Celebrate your life in an honorable, equitable, loving way TODAY!

NATIONAL HUGGING DAY

2/24/2021

 
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JANUARY 21
NATIONAL HUGGING DAY
Hugging is the act of holding someone in one’s arms tightly, usually to express affection. Hugging is a warm, endearing gesture that can convey and imply many unspoken human emotions. It can silently reveal “I’m sorry,” or “thank you,” or even “I love you.” And, hugs are FREE! Engage in the celebration of National Hugging Day today! Extend a gentle, sincere hug to someone deserving or least expecting today, and/or try a group hug, too.

​NATIONAL SQUIRREL APPRECIATION DAY

2/24/2021

 
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JANUARY 21
​NATIONAL SQUIRREL APPRECIATION DAY
Squirrels are cute, active, agile, daredevil members of the rodent family who can leap across space ten times the length of their bodies! The squirrel family consists of tree squirrels, ground squirrels, flying squirrels, marmots, chipmunks, prairie dogs, and other rodents. If you’ve never taken time to watch squirrels be themselves, treat yourself to at least 10 minutes of enjoying their natural entertainment in honor of today’s Dilly Day. Or, learn more about the squirrel family today!

NATIONAL CHEESE LOVERS DAY

2/21/2021

 
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JANUARY 20
NATIONAL CHEESE LOVERS DAY
Talk about endless possibilities of celebrating today’s Dilly Day! Why? Because there are over “1833 kinds of cheeses from 74 countries” (per cheese.com), PLUS a variety of textures, colors, shapes, AND a plethora of ways to partake in cheeses, immediately! So… how will YOU indulge today? Cheese tasting excursion, make a few dishes specializing in cheese (pizza, cheese dip, pasta, cheese sticks), or build a Pinterest page of all the mouthwatering recipes centered around cheese? More cheese, please!!

NATIONAL PENGUIN DAY

2/21/2021

 
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JANUARY 20
NATIONAL PENGUIN DAY
National Bird Day is celebrated on January 5th. Today, we celebrate penguins, the flightless, aquatic birds. Even though they live much of their lives in water, they are classified as birds because they have feathers, lay eggs, and are warm-blooded. How to celebrate National Penguin Dilly Day, you say? Draw or paint a picture of penguins, wear black and white, eat black and white foods (Oreos, chocolate or powdered donuts, black eyed peas), or learn more about the many species and how we can protect them. Enjoy!

NATIONAL DJ DAY

2/21/2021

 
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JANUARY 20
NATIONAL DJ DAY
Even though we seem to have become our own, individual DJ’s since the dawn of digital music streaming, iPods, iTunes, and even cds, DJ’s are still around, and manage to continue to keep great music in rotation at live events, satellite radio, etc. DJ is short for “disc jockey,” and he or she plays recorded music for an audience. I remember attempting to call in to my favorite radio stations just to speak to the DJ, or the master organizer behind the constant stream of all my favorite hits. Thank you, DJ’s around the world! We acknowledge and appreciate you for all your time, service, and skills! Give a shout out to a DJ today!

NATIONAL POPCORN DAY

2/21/2021

 
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JANUARY 19
NATIONAL POPCORN DAY
Absolutely LOVE popcorn and its hypnotic fragrance luring me in as it pops, the lightly salted flavoring sprinkled abroad, the sweet buttered drizzle all about the giant bowl of tasty goodness… Yummmmmm! Popcorn is a phenomenal snack (for us). How will you indulge in today’s Dilly Day? Dive into a giant bowl of popcorn while watching your favorite shows? Microwave or stove top popped? Lightly salted or caramel drizzled? Movie theater buttered or cheese blend? Enjoy!

NATIONAL THESAURUS DAY

2/21/2021

 
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JANUARY 18
NATIONAL THESAURUS DAY
What is better than learning a new word a day? Learning a synonym of the new word!! What’s even better than that? Actually incorporating the new learned words and synonyms into your daily jargon! Talk about fun, Fun, FUN! Absolutely. Thesaurus is the dictionary’s other half, listing words in groups of synonyms and related concepts. I used to carry a mini-thesaurus prior to the new age, easy access, weightlessness of digital-age apps and websites. Learn a new word, preferably the new word and a synonym, and use them today, tomorrow, and beyond…

CUSTOMER SERVICE DAY

2/21/2021

 
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JANUARY 17
CUSTOMER SERVICE DAY
The definition and expectations of “customer service” vary from person to person. Per Google, customer service is “the assistance and advice provided by a company to those people who buy or use its products or services.” In America, we seem to expect a high level of professionalism, consideration, quality, perks, even friendliness of/by the employees of the establishments we support. After all, without CUSTOMERS, what need would there be to serve/service? Chick-fil-A displays the epitome of splendid, consistent, great, quality customer service! THANK YOU! And, for this day, show your favorite customer service representatives appreciation for their jobs well done!
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