


Jace Shoemaker-Galloway
National Memo Day: When in doubt, write it out!
Note to self – May 21 is National Memo Day! While the origins of this annual holiday are unknown, today is all about those handy dandy memos, those useful notes that bring attention to and solve various problems, issues and concerns and serve as important reminders. From important dates, addresses and telephone numbers to directions, grocery lists and to-do lists, memos can be written on just about anything. From sticky post-it notes and pieces of scrap paper, to napkins and



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Be a Millionaire Day
If you’ve ever fantasized about being filthy rich, it may just be your “lucky” day! Although the origins of this annual “holiday” are unknown, May 20 is Be a Millionaire Day! Sweet! For millions of Americans who live paycheck to paycheck, the real possibility of losing a job, not being able to pay the mortgage or adequately provide for the family, are all too common concerns. Have you ever wondered what life would be like if you were wealthy? No more worries about being able



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National Devil's Food Cake Day
If you're in the mood for a sweet treat to eat, go grab your fork! May 19 is National Devil's Food Cake Day, an annual food "holiday" that celebrates the rich and moist chocolaty dessert Americans love to eat - devil's food cake. Today, you really can have your cake and eat it, too! Typically made with cocoa instead of chocolate, devil's food cake is an airy cake that is usually topped with a decadent chocolate frosting. Enjoyed since the late 1800s, some believe the sinfull



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It's No Dirty Dishes Day: Will you or won't you do the dirty?
It’s time to celebrate! May 18 could possibly be one of the best days of the year, depending on how you look at it. It’s No Dirty Dishes Day, also referred to as National No Dirty Dishes Day. Let’s face it. In today’s hectic world, many people are overworked, under-paid and just plain stressed out! Who has the time or energy to tackle one of the least favorite household chores in the world – those never ending, dirty dishes! While the origins of this annual holiday are unknow



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Visit Your Relatives Day
May 18 is all about family. It’s Visit Your Relatives Day, an annual “holiday” that celebrates family! Let’s be frank. Most of us lead very busy, hectic lives. Between the career, the kids, housework and the yard, there simply are not enough hours in the day to accomplish everything on our never ending to-do lists. And sometimes, relationships we hold near-and-dear to our hearts can suffer due to our busy lifestyle . Today serves as an important reminder to take a moment out



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Pack Rat Day
If you or someone you know is a person who collects everything under the sun and just can't seem to throw anything away, go grab your garbage can. May 17 is Pack Rat Day, an annual "holiday" that shines the spotlight on pack rats. If your closets or drawers are bursting at the seems with stuff, it's time to get organized and clean out that clutter! If you've ever watched the television series, "Hoarders", it is easy to see how hoarding can get completely out of control. The i



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National Mushroom Hunting Day: Top hunting tips for wild mushroom lovers
May 17 shines the spotlight on a springtime treasure hunt that, if you're lucky, yields a tasty treat to eat and possibly a pretty penny in your pocketbook! Whether you are a mushroom lover, a chef in a high-end restaurant or fan of the great outdoors, it’s National Mushroom Hunting Day, an annual holiday created by freelance writer and mushroom lover, Jace Shoemaker-Galloway. Each year, throngs of die-hard hunters head out to undisclosed locations in the forests, woods, orch



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It's National Mimosa Day: Cheers!
If you're feeling a little parched and need a refreshing drink to whet your whistle, go grab your glass. On the heels of National Cosmopolitan Day, May 16 is National Mimosa Day! This annual holiday, created by freelance writer, cocktail enthusiast and "Queen of Holidays," Jace Shoemaker-Galloway, celebrates the delightful cocktail that not only tastes great, but is super-simple to make as well! Folks have been enjoying Mimosas, traditionally made with equal parts of chilled



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Peace Officers Memorial Day
Each year, thousands of law enforcement officers from all over the world travel to Washington D.C. to honor the brave men and women who have lost their lives or been injured during the call of duty. May 15 is Peace Officers Memorial Day, an annual event that has been observed for decades. Peace Officers Memorial Day In 1962, United States President John F. Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week of the 15th as Police Week, which also honors those



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National Chocolate Chip Day: Mmmmm
If you’re in the mood for a little something sweet to eat – you’re in luck! May 15 is National Chocolate Chip Day! Sweeeet! This annual foodie holiday is "dedicated" to those oh-so-rich and creamy chocolaty morsels of deliciousness we love to eat. Ruth Graves Wakefield “discovered” chocolate chips by accident when she was baking a batch of cookies back in 1937. Ms. Wakefield did not have a particular ingredient for her recipe, so she substituted a chopped-up chocolate bar, gi



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National Dance Like a Chicken Day: Get on your feet and do the Chicken Dance
OK, folks. It’s time to get off your seat, get on your feet and get your clap, slap and tweet on! May 14 is National Dance like a Chicken Day or National Chicken Dance Day. This annual “holiday” celebrates a very famous tune with some very famous moves. Back in the 1950s, Swiss accordion player Werner Thomas wrote Der Ententanz or The Duck Dance. When he was playing his song at the Davos restaurant, people got up and danced but their movements were a bit, well, unusual. The j



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National Apple Pie Day
Besides National Leprechaun Day and Frog Jumping Day, May 13 also celebrates an iconic American dessert – it’s National Apple Pie Day. Nothing quite says Americana like baseball, burgers, mom and a great big slice of apple pie, right? While apple pie is synonymous with American dessert, the first apple pie recipe was actually printed in England way back in the 1300s. And to confuse matters even more, apple harvests usually occur in the fall! Although the origins of this annua



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National Leprechaun Day
Besides Frog Jumping Day and National Apple Pie Day, May 13 is also dedicated to those elusive Irish men dressed in green. Hold on to your pot of gold, it’s National Leprechaun Day! While the origins of this annual holiday are unknown, chances are pretty good a diminutive leprechaun created the day in his honor. Leprechauns are sly and sneaky fairies dressed in shades of green that lead solitary yet busy lives. These spiffy dressers typically don waist coats, buckled shoes a



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Mother's Day: Movies Dedicated to Moms
When it comes to special occasion, today is one of the most beloved days of the year. It's Mother's Day. After treating mom to breakfast in bed or a filling brunch, sit back, relax and enjoy an afternoon or evening of affordable fun. Why not pamper mom this Mother’s Day and make it movie night by treating mom to one of these entertaining flicks. Gather up the family, make a batch of mom’s favorite popcorn and get out the Kleenex, just in case. Whether these movies make



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Mother's Day Quotes: 25 humorous and sentimental sayings for mom
Today celebrates one of the most special women in our lives - our moms. It's Mother's Day, an annual event observed on the second Sunday in May. Whether you treat mom to a lovely brunch, send her a lovely bouquet of fragrant flowers or whip up a delish dinner, why not add a humorous quote or sentimental saying to your Mother's Day card or gift to make it extra special? In such a hectic and stressful world, a silly saying may be just what the doctor ordered. Or a simple hear