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It’s Read to Your Child Day: The many benefits of reading to children
As far as holidays go, February 14 is a big day in holiday land! This special day has something for everyone – sweethearts, children, parents and our four-legged friends. Besides Valentine’s Day and Pet Theft Awareness Day, today is also Read to Your Child Day. Spending a few minutes a day reading to your children is one of the best things you can do for them. In fact, there are many benefits to reading to your kids. Benefits of Reading to Children Reading to your children is
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Pet Theft Awareness Day: Tip Top Tips to keep Fido & Fluffy safe
Besides Valentine’s Day and Read to Your Child Day, today is also an important day for our special four-legged friends. Today is Pet Theft Awareness Day (PTAD). This annual “holiday” has been observed on Feb. 14 since the Last Chance for Animals (LCA) launched the campaign back in 1988. The event not only brings attention to the issue of pet theft, but also helps educate pet owners on how to protect their beloved pets before it’s too late. Some people are unaware how often th
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Valentine's Day: Best Valentine’s Day Sayings & Quotes for Your Sweetheart
Romance is in the air. It's Valentine's Day, a special day of the year dedicated to love and romance. Valentine’s Day is also big business for small businesses. In fact, it is the one of the biggest money-making holidays of the year for restaurants, florists and candy businesses. Remind that special person in your life just how much he or she means to you with a special gift for that one-of-a-kind guy or gal. Whether inspirational or romantic, funny or sweet, check out thes
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Valentine's Day: 10 Romantic Movies
Instead of going out for an expensive night on the town this year, why not do something different this Valentine’s Day? Whip up a tasty home-cooked meal, grab a bottle of your favorite bubbly, snuggle with your favorite guy or gal and watch a romantic flick instead. Just make sure you have plenty of tissues handy! 10 Romantic Valentine's Day Movies Titanic - Talented James Cameron directs this blockbuster film that won 11 Academy Awards. The tear-jerker includes up-and-
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Get a Different Name Day
Let's be "frank." If you have ever wondered what it would be like to have a different name, today is your lucky day! February 13 is Get a Different Name Day, an annual "holiday" created by the fine folks at Wellcat. Whether yours is old-fashioned, common, handed down, new age, downright wacky or hard-to-pronounce, just imagine what life would be like if you had the opportunity to select your very own name. Birth names are something we are stuck with our entire lives unless we
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National Tortellini Day
If you are a pasta lover, go grab your fork. Feb. 13 is National Tortellini Day, an annual food holiday that celebrates this delicious Italian dish. Tortellini is a ring-shaped pasta typically stuffed with meat or cheese. Whether you prefer yours smothered in a delicious sauce, in a piping-hot bowl of soup or in a cold pasta salad, this versatile stuffed pasta originated in the region of Bologna, Italy. Tortellini is such a beloved dish, members of the secretive Learned Order
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Kiss Day: Pucker up and plant one on the one you love & kissing quotes
Love is in the air – can you feel it? One of the most romantic holidays of the entire year is almost here. While Valentine’s Day is just hours away, another romantic occasion is here. Get ready to pucker up, folks. Feb. 13 is Kiss Day, an annual event observed around the world on the sixth day of Valentine’s Day week! Whether it is done on the hand, the cheeks or the lips, this universal form of expression can be shared between a parent and child, between friends, used as a t
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Abraham Lincoln: Quotes & sayings from an iconic American president
When it comes to special occasions, Feb. 12 honors one of America’s most popular and beloved presidents. It’s Lincoln’s Birthday, also known as Abraham Lincoln Day and/or Lincoln Day. Abraham Lincoln was born on this day in Kentucky in 1809. He was a farmer and a captain in the Black Hawk War. With no formal education, he became an attorney, studying law on his own. He eventually married Mary Todd and the couple had four boys. Only one lived to adulthood. While his first poli
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National Make a Friend Day: Best quotes and sayings about friendship
When it comes to holidays, February 11 is a biggy when it comes to holidays. Not only is it the refreshing National Peppermint Patty Day, Don't Cry Over Spilled Milk Day and Satisfied Staying Single Day, February 11 is also National Make a Friend Day! Let's be honest. Many of us are overworked and just plain stressed out. We are busy leading such hectic lives, we barely have time for ourselves, much less maintaining old friendships. While the origins of this annual holiday ar
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National Peppermint Patty Day
If your taste buds are screaming for a sweet treat to eat, your in luck! Feb. 11 is National Peppermint Patty Day! Nothing is quite as refreshing as a piece of peppermint patty candy, right? The mixture of melt-in-your-mouth chocolate over a refreshingly cool concoction of peppermint simply explodes in the mouth! Believe it or not, these sweet treats have been around for years. In 1940, the York Cone Company manufactured the patties in York, Pennsylvania. According to the web
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Satisfied Staying Single Day: Special holiday celebrates singles
One of the most romantic holidays of the entire year is year is almost here. While many couples look forward to the annual Valentine’s Day event, some people dread it. While Valentine’s Day celebrates love and romance, it can be a difficult time for some who are alone. Whether by choice or not, the creative folks at Wellcat created an event specifically for singles. Feb. 11 is Satisfied Staying Single Day, an annual occasion that celebrates people who don't happen to have a p
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Umbrella Day: Famous & Unusual Umbrellas
So, what product is available in a slew of sizes, shapes and colors, is used for protection and has been used for thousands of years? Why umbrellas, of course. Today is Umbrella Day in the U.S.A. While the origins of this "holiday" are unknown, this annual event is celebrated every Feb. 10. Umbrellas, or parasols. not only help protect us from the rain, but also protect us from the sun. Some folks use this handy accessory as awalking aid. Some prefer to use a small, frilly
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National Toothache Day: Holiday is nothing to smile about
When it comes to holidays, February 9 is nothing to smile about. It's National Toothache Day! While the origins of this annual "holiday" are unknown, today just happens to be the same day Hershey Chocolate Corporation was founded back in 1894. Coincidence perhaps? If you have ever had the misfortune of suffering from a toothache, it can be an excruciatingly painful experience. National Toothache Day serves as an important reminder to get those pearly whites checked out by yo
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Read in the Bathtub Day
Whether you've had a long and stressful week or have enjoyed a much-needed vacation away from it all, how does a luxurious bubble bath sound to you right about now? Feb. 9 is Read in the Bathtub Day! While the origins of this annual holiday are unknown, relaxing in the tub with a great book has to be one of the best combinations around. Like peanut butter and jelly, chips and dip and chocolate and peanut butter, a good long soak with a great read is the perfect combination.
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Laugh and Get Rich Day
When it comes to special days, Feb. 8 is the cat's meow. It's Laugh and Get Rich Day. No fooling! Can I be frank? Many of us are overworked, underpaid and just plain stressed out! Many of us live from paycheck to paycheck and paying our bills is a constant worry and juggling act. Can you imagine how it would feel to no longer worry about how you were going to come up with enough cash to pay those never-ending bills? And while you're at it - just imagine having a job you a
