October Dilly Days - ArtEase! Homeschool Art & Education

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

10/31/2018

OCTOBER 31, 2018 - WEDNESDAY
HAPPY HALLOWEEN
Today’s the day for costume wearing, trick-or-treating, candy soliciting, pumpkin carving, candy indulging, horror movie watching, sweet treat making, pumpkin art creating, and everything in between. Looking for something simple to do for Halloween? Check out this link. For fun Halloween jokes, click link here. Happy Halloween, y’all! Enjoy and be safe! :) #HappyHalloween #Halloween #ArtEase123DillyDays

NATIONAL CANDY CORN DAY

10/30/2018

OCTOBER 30, 2018 - TUESDAY
NATIONAL CANDY CORN DAY
There are so many artistic activities to engage in using this wonderfully autumn & Halloween-season candy! One bag contains tons of them, too many to consume all of, right? Depends on who you ask. Haha! Enjoy making wonderful art with candy corn, or creating art using the color scheme - white, orange, yellow. Create! :) #NationalCandyCornDay #ArtEase123DillyDays #HappyHalloween #TrickorTreat

WORLD STROKE DAY

10/29/2018

OCTOBER 29, 2018 - MONDAY
WORLD STROKE DAY
Spot a stroke with the acronym F.A.S.T. - face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty, time to call 911. Every minute counts! Today’s purpose is to highlight the seriousness of strokes, raise awareness of preventions & treatments, and create better support for survivors. Be informed. #WorldStrokeDay #StrokeAwareness #StrokeMonth #ArtEase123DillyDays

NATIONAL OATMEAL DAY

10/29/2018

OCTOBER 29, 2018 - MONDAY
NATIONAL OATMEAL DAY
Go on, start your morning with a broad bowl of warm, cinnamon-y, apple-y tasty oatmeal! A daily bowl of oatmeal can actually lower cholesterol and reduce risk of cancer (per American Cancer Society), is a great source of iron & fiber, and is low in fat & calories. Why not jump start a wonderful day with a delicious bowl of oatmeal, right? Enjoy! :) #NationalOatmealDay #morning
#ArtEase123DillyDays #breakfast #healthyfood

NATIONAL CHOCOLATE DAY

10/28/2018

OCTOBER 28, 2018 - SUNDAY
NATIONAL CHOCOLATE DAY
Take your pick in celebrating and indulging in this day of divine deliciousness…milk chocolate, dark chocolate, white chocolate, candy bar, cake, pie, cupcake, popsicle, lollipop, ice cream, shaved, whipped, chipped, moussed, fruit-dipped… Indulge and enjoy! :) #ChocolateLover #ChocolateIsScrumptious #ArtEase123DillyDays #Instagood #Yummy

NATIONAL POTATO DAY

10/27/2018

OCTOBER 27, 2018 - SATURDAY
NATIONAL POTATO DAY
Are you familiar with the wonderful children’s counting book, “Pigs Love Potatoes” by Anika Denise? I always think of this book when making potato soup or homemade hashbrowns because WE LOVE POTATOES, too! What potatoes will you indulge in today? Fries, wedges, chips, hashbrowns, baked, mashed, boiled, loaded, sliced, diced, curled, shredded, cheesed, buttered, garlic’d, onion’d…? ENJOY! :) #NationalPotatoDay #PotatoChips #LoadedBakedPotato #ArtEase123DillyDays

NATIONAL PUMPKIN DAY

10/26/2018

OCTOBER 26, 2018 - FRIDAY
NATIONAL PUMPKIN DAY
Harvest season just wouldn’t be the same without these cute, beautifully orange, plump pumpkins. You could celebrate today by carving a giant pumpkin, painting faces on smaller ones, making pumpkin-shaped stamps using apples, drawing pumpkins, and more. Enjoy the autumn season with some pumpkin bread, spice, or candles. Enjoy! :) #NationalPumpkinDay #HarvestSeason #Autumn #FallEquinox #ArtEase123DillyDays

WORLD LEMUR DAY

10/26/2018

OCTOBER 26, 2018 - FRIDAY
WORLD LEMUR DAY
Observed the last Friday in October
Lemurs are found only on the African island country of Madagascar! They’re beautiful, unique, interesting, arboreal little buddies with a secondary tongue and a keen sense of vision and smell, even at night. They’re now in the primate family, but do not have prehensile tails. Learn more about these “bright-eyed and bushy-tailed” creatures today! :) #WorldLemurDay #Science #ArtEase123DillyDays #Education #Animal Planet

FRANKENSTEIN FRIDAY

10/26/2018

OCTOBER 26, 2018 - FRIDAY
FRANKENSTEIN FRIDAY
For all you die-hard Halloween fans, observed on the last Friday in October, today is the day that commemorates author Mary Shelly and her novel “Frankenstein” published in 1818. She was only 21 years old when she wrote it, and Frankenstein became famous in the self-titled movie in 1931. Maybe watch a Frankenstein movie today? Enjoy! :)#FrankensteinFriday #Frankenstein #ArtEase123DillyDays

INTERNATIONAL ARTIST DAY

10/25/2018

OCTOBER 25, 2018 - THURSDAY
INTERNATIONAL ARTIST DAY
For all the creative souls that simply want to express yourselves via your art, the day is yours! To each of you worldwide, fully express yourself, paint, draw, sketch, etch, beat, drum, slice, dice, mix, match, shake, bake…vibrate higher! #InternationalArtistDay #TheArtist #BeYou #LOVEis #ArtEase123DillyDays

WORLD PIZZA MAKERS DAY

10/25/2018

OCTOBER 25, 2018 - THURSDAY
WORLD PIZZA MAKERS DAY
To each & every pizza maker on this planet, T-H-A-N-K Y-O-U! You continue to make our lives wonderful experiences! Thanks for taking time to craft such splendid, edible goodness, thanks for the tasty ingredients, the wonderful preparation, and the deliciousness of it ALL. You will forever reign supreme! #WorldPizzaMakersDay #PizzaLover #ItalianCuisine #ArtEase123DillyDays #MyFavorite #Instagood

NATIONAL BOLOGNA DAY

10/24/2018

OCTOBER 24, 2018 - WEDNESDAY
NATIONAL BOLOGNA DAY
What’s "bologna" is that its English pronunciation is nothing like it’s spelled! If you’re into processed rolls & sheets of meat-like filling, then have at it. Haha! It’s quite a popular meat across the globe and comes in a variety of shapes, sizes, cuts, colors, and flavors. Enjoy… :) #NationalBolognaDay #Bologna #Baloney #ArtEase123DillyDays

NATIONAL IPOD DAY

10/23/2018

OCTOBER 23, 2018 - TUESDAY
NATIONAL IPOD DAY
What I’d give to have my old, ancient, first generation iPod to be brand new again! It no longer works unless it’s plugged up, but it holds all the music to my memories… How will you celebrate today’s Dilly Day? Shuffle your tracks, name that artist along the shuffle-session, groove to a playlist, create a new playlist, buy a new one? Enjoy! :) #Apple #NationaliPodDay #MusicLover #ArtEase123DillyDays

SMART IS COOL DAY

10/22/2018

OCTOBER 22, 2018 - MONDAY
SMART IS COOL DAY
Today’s Dilly Day is for all the students formerly known as “NERDS!” Here’s to acing all your tests with ease, graduating with the junior class, finishing college in 2.5 years, and sacrificing socializing for SAT studying. Here’s to all my friends! Hahahaha! :) Smart is STILL cool, today and everyday! #Geniusness #SmartIsCoolDay #ArtEase123DillyDays #Education

NATIONAL COLOR DAY

10/22/2018

OCTOBER 22, 2018 - MONDAY
NATIONAL COLOR DAY
There are so many ways to celebrate such a phenomenal day! With color comes moods, actions, feelings, flavors, fragrances, thoughts, memories, and everything in between. Paint the town beautiful, draw your favorite animal, eat rainbow fruits & veggies, dress to express your love & appreciation of color. Be one with color! #NationalColorDay #Colorful #Rainbows #ArtEase123DillyDays

GARBANZO BEAN DAY

10/21/2018

OCTOBER 21, 2018 - SUNDAY
GARBANZO BEAN DAY
“Garbanzo” is the Spanish word for the same bean we call “chickpea.” They’re a great source of molybdenum, manganese folate, copper, fiber, phosphorus, protein, iron, and zinc. Make a delicious bowl of hummus today! :) #GarbanzoBeanDay #GoodForTheHeart #ArtEase123DillyDays #HealthyEating

INTERNATIONAL SLOTH DAY

10/20/2018

OCTOBER 20, 2018 - SATURDAY
INTERNATIONAL SLOTH DAY
This day was created to bring awareness to the conservation, well-being, and rehabilitation of the sloth. Sloths have become popular as of late, including wonderful imagery and scenes in the fun animated film, “Zootopia.” Learn more about sloths today! :) #InternationalSlothDay #AnimalLife #SaveTheAnimals #Science #ArtEase123DillyDays #NationalGeographic

WORLD STUDENTS DAY

10/19/2018

OCTOBER 19, 2018 - FRIDAY
WORLD STUDENTS DAY
Todays Dilly Day celebrates global diversity and multiculturalism among students. No matter your age, a way to honor today is to consider near and future educational activities YOU can partake in for deliberate learning - college, seminars, workshops, classes, etc. Engage and enjoy! :) #LearningIsFun #ReadingIsFundamental #ArtEase123DillyDays #Education

RAINFOREST DAY

10/19/2018

OCTOBER 19, 2018 - FRIDAY
RAINFOREST DAY
When we studied rainforests in homeschool a few years ago, we learned SO MUCH about the impact that rainforests have on the global well-being of Earth! Honor them by painting a rainforest scene, watching a documentary, and learning more about their unique inhabitants today! #RainforestDay #LearningIsFun #Education #ArtEase123DillyDays

NATIONAL CHOCOLATE CUPCAKE DAY

10/18/2018

OCTOBER 18, 2018 - THURSDAY
NATIONAL CHOCOLATE CUPCAKE DAY
My absolute FAVORITE dessert is homemade German Chocolate Cake! However, I generally settle for chocolate cupcakes in the interim, thus today is a GREAT day for a deliciously fluffy, moist, scrumptious chocolate delight. Shall we indulge and enjoy, together? ABSOLUTELY! :) #ChocolateIsScrumptious
#NationalChocolateCupcakeDay #ArtEase123DillyDays #Dessert #Instagood

NATIONAL TAKE YOUR PARENTS TO LUNCH DAY

10/17/2018

OCTOBER 17, 2018 - WEDNESDAY
NATIONAL TAKE YOUR PARENTS TO LUNCH DAY
I’m sure mom and dad would enjoy a nice, surprise “out-for-lunch” excursion with their child/ren today! How about it? Will you let them choose? Will you surprise them or plan ahead? When was the last time you shared a special moment together over lunch? ENJOY! :) #FamilyLiving #HealthyFamily #TakeYourParentsToLunch #ArtEase123DillyDays

NATIONAL PASTA DAY

10/17/2018

OCTOBER 17, 2018 - WEDNESDAY
NATIONAL PASTA DAY
Today’s another scrumptiously, easily-indulgeable, tastily delicious day with too many options to choose from! What’s your fancy? Lasagna, spaghetti, scampi, Alfredo, tomato-based, baked, boiled, restaurant-bought, homemade…? INDULGE, and enjoy! :) #NationalPastaDay #ArtEase123DillyDays #ItalianCuisine #OliveGarden #NationalPastaDay #MacaroniGrill

NATIONAL BOSS DAY

10/16/2018

OCTOBER 16, 2018 - TUESDAY
NATIONAL BOSS DAY
Who’s your boss? Are you planning to surprise your boss with something special today, like a gift, dessert, bouquet, gift card? Today’s a day to show appreciation to your employer. Make it something positive, fun, great! :) #NationalBossDay #BossDay #ArtEase123DillyDays

WORLD FOOD DAY

10/16/2018

OCTOBER 16, 2018 - TUESDAY
WORLD FOOD DAY
This Dilly Day is to honor the date of the founding of the Food & Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in 1945 whose duties include “collecting & evaluating information relating to nutrition, food & agriculture." Thank you, FAO, and let’s eat! :) #FAO #WorldFoodDay #HealthyLiving #ArtEase123DillyDays

NATIONAL LEARN A NEW WORD DAY & NATIONAL DICTIONARY DAY

10/16/2018

National Learn a New Word Day and National Dictionary Day

OCTOBER 16, 2018 - TUESDAY
NATIONAL LEARN A NEW WORD DAY & NATIONAL DICTIONARY DAY
In modern times of cell phones, computers, and phone or tablet apps, we can aggrandize our vocabulary exponentially! Envisage how precocious our lexicon would be should we imbibe merely one neoteric word per day. Learn a new word via your dictionary today! :) #Education #Learning #Grammar #Vocabulary #LearnANewWordDay #ArtEase123DillyDays