Jace Shoemaker-Galloway
Happy Dear Diary Day – Write on
Besides National Ice Cream Cone Day, Elephant Appreciation Day and American Business Women’s Day, Sept. 22 is also Dear Diary Day, an annual event created by the folks at Wellcat.com. Let's face it - many people are overworked, overwhelmed and stressed out. Finding one or two minutes a day to write in a diary or journal may provide that rare moment of peace and quiet in a hectic, busy world. Whether a diary is a personal record of a special trip, occasion or event or food int
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Elephant Appreciation Day: Plight of the magnificent mammals
When it comes to holidays, this one is a biggy – literally! Sept. 22 is Elephant Appreciation Day, an annual “holiday” that celebrates one of the world's most intelligent and amazing creatures - elephants. After receiving a paperweight with elephants from his daughter as a gift, Wayne Hepburn became captivated with these magnificent mammals. Over the years, Hepburn began collecting all kinds of pachyderm products – from books and jewelry to figures, advertising pieces and to
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World Gratitude Day: Quotes and Sayings About Gratitude
Let’s face it. Most of us are overworked, underpaid and just plain stressed out! There simply is not enough time in the day to get everything accomplished. In our hustle-and-bustle society, today reminds us to wake up and smell the coffee and to slow down and smell the roses! Life is short. We need to be thankful for everything and everyone in our lives. Sept. 21 is International Day of Peace and World Gratitude Day. This annual holiday actually began at a Thanksgiving dinner
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National Wife Appreciation Day: A Happy Wife Means a Happier Life
Depending on the source, Sept. 16 or the 3rd Sunday in September is National Wife Appreciation Day, an annual “holiday” that reminds husbands and partners to show that significant other just how much she means to you. While we all may take each other for granted from time-to-time, it’s important to remind each other how much we value one another. Life is short. We never know what tomorrow will bring. Remind that special lady in your life how much you appreciate her. If you ha
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Ahoy, mateys: It's (International) Talk Like a Pirate Day: Popular pirate lingo, words & ph
Move over, Captain Jack Sparrow, Captain Hook, Captain Kidd and Blackbeard. Sept. 19 is (International) Talk Like a Pirate Day (TLAPD), also referred to as International Talk Like a Pirate Day and/or National Talk Like a Pirate Day. Pirates, seadogs and landlubbers all over the globe look forward to the event all year long. It all started when pals John Baur and Mark Summers came up with the idea during a friendly racquetball game back in 1995. While people celebrated the occ
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Rice Krispies Treats Day: The sweet treat Americans love to eat
If your sweet tooth is aching for a sweet treat to eat, you’re in luck! Hip hip hooray - September 18 is Rice Krispies Treats Day! While the origins of this sweet and crunchy food holiday are unknown, who needs an excuse to eat and/or whip up a batch or two of ooey, gooey Rice Krispies Treats? These delicious treats are not only simple to make, they are fun to eat. And for many Americans, Rice Krispies Treats evoke many fond childhood memories. So gather up the kiddies and ma
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National Cheeseburger Day
If you're in the "mooood" for a delicious meal deal, go grab your plate. Sept. 18 National Cheeseburger Day in the U.S.A. Folks have been enjoying cheeseburgers since they were "invented" back in the 1920s. While there is some debate as to who actually invented the cheeseburger, 16-year-old Lionel Sternberger is often credited as the inventor of the cheesy burger. Some say the teen was working as a short-order cook at a little place on famous Route 66 when he added a slice
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National Apple Dumpling Day
While many Americans are remembering the signing of the United States Constitution on this day back in 1787, September 17 is also National Apple Dumpling Day! As the days become shorter and cooler, nothing says fall like delicious apples. Orchards around the country are filled with fresh apples just ready for pickin’. Although the origins of this national food holiday are unknown, who can resist the delightful aroma of apples baking in the oven? Tart and sweet apple filling s
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Constitution Day: Celebrate America on September 17
On this day back in 1787, 39 delegates signed the United States Constitution at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia. To mark that momentous occasion, Sept. 17 is Constitution Day. While many believe Thomas Jefferson was one of the signers, he was actually in France at the time and did not sign the Constitution. Neither did John Adams. Several men who attended the convention, did not sign. At 81, Benjamin Franklin was the oldest signer. With just over 4,000 words, th
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National Guacamole Day
Have you heard the latest "scoop?" A very tasty day is here and Americans are in the mood to celebrate! If you're looking for a little spice in your life, there's no need to head south of the border! Holy guacamole - September 16 is National Guacamole Day! The Scoop on Avocados While the origins of this annual food holiday are unknown,guacamole is a tasty treat that has been enjoyed for centuries. Typically eaten as a dip, condiment, snack or spread, guacamole is made from av
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National Wife Appreciation Day: A Happy Wife Means a Happier Life
Depending on the source, Sept. 16 or the 3rd Sunday in September is National Wife Appreciation Day, an annual “holiday” that reminds husbands and partners to show that significant other just how much she means to you. While we all may take each other for granted from time-to-time, it’s important to remind each other how much we value one another. Life is short. We never know what tomorrow will bring. Remind that special lady in your life how much you appreciate her. If you ha
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National Play-Doh Day
While today is National Guacamole Day, National Stepfamily Day, Working Parents Day and National Wife Appreciation Day, September 16 is also for kids of all ages – it’s National Play-Doh Day! This popular product has been entertaining and delighting children of all ages since Rainbow Crafts began selling it back in 1956. Legend has it a teacher asked her brother-in-law, Joseph McVicker, to come up with a safe and simple modeling clay for her students in 1955. And the rest, as
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National Stepfamily Day: Famous stepmom, stepdad and stepfamily movies
When it comes to holidays, September 16 has something for everyone! Not only is it National Play-Doh Day, National Guacamole Day, Working Parents Day, today also celebrates today’s modern family. It’s National Stepfamily Day. Founded by Christy Borgeld in 1997, this annual “holiday” celebrates America’s blended families. Whether a divorce or death occurred prior to the new relationship, the transition from yours and mine to ours, can be a difficult one, especially for childre
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National Double Cheeseburger Day
If you're in the mood for a juicy burger loaded with cheese, you’re in luck. Go grab some buns, folks. Sept. 15 is National Double Cheeseburger Day, an annual food holiday that celebrates not one, but two delicious cheeseburgers nicely packaged in one delightful buttery bun. Imagine biting into not one, but two delicious patties dripping with ooey, gooey cheese! Legend has it that foodie John-Bryan Hopkins of Foodimentary, "invented" National Double Cheeseburger Day. Whether
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National Linguine Day
If you love pasta, and who doesn’t, you’ll love this food holiday! Sept. 15 is National Linguine Day! Often spelled “linguini”, this type of pasta originated in Italy. Wider than spaghetti and flat like fettuccine, this pasta is long, narrow and flat and often served with seafood, cream-based or pesto sauces. Whether you buy it in a box, in the refrigerated or frozen section at your local market or make it homemade, linguine is an affordable pasta that can be served many ways
