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National Tater Day: Fun Spud Facts
March 31 is National Tater Day, an annual "food holiday" that celebrates the delicious spud! Whether you prefer baked, roasted, loaded, scalloped, mashed, hashed, smashed, stuffed, Frenched or fried, potatoes are a versatile vegetable that Americans love to eat! In honor of National Tater Day, check out these fun tater facts and be sure to a tasty tater-inspired dish in honor of the occasion. Fun Spud Facts According to the National Potato Council, an average potato contains
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Hot Tub Day: Hold on to your Speedos & take a dip
Let’s face it. Most of us are overworked, underpaid and just plain stressed out! If that description reminds you of anyone you know, hold on to your speedos! March 28 is Hot Tub Day, an annual “holiday” that serves as a reminder to relax and unwind after a hard day’s work. For those of you lucky enough to own a hot tub, tell the kids you are “off duty” – except for dire emergencies. Turn off all the electronic gadgets and gizmos and absolutely no mobile phones allowed! Whethe
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Respect Your Cat Day
On the heels of Cuddly Kitten Day, today is another special day of the year dedicated to those fabulous felines in our lives. It's Respect Your Cat Day, a "purrfect" holiday celebrated annually on March 28. After all, cats make wonderful pets and companions, don't they? In honor of this special day, give your feline some extra tender loving care today. If you’ve been considering adding a new member to your family, please consider adopting an unloved, abandoned, neglected or a
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Children's Picture Book Day
Besides Hot Tub Day, Respect Your Cat Day, Weed Appreciation Day and Something on a Stick Day, March 28 is also Children’s Picture Book Day! While the origins of this annual "holiday" are unknown, today celebrates picture books of all shapes, sizes and genres. Many of us have fond memories of our own favorite picture book or the ones our children loved most. From Dr. Seuss and classic fairy tales, to books about curious monkeys, trains' engines that can, famous bulls, llamas,
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Happy Something on a Stick Day: Weird foods to stick on a stick
If you think March 28 is just like any other day, hold on to your pogo stick! Not only is it Hot Tub Day and Children's Picture Book Day, March 28 is also Something on a Stick Day! Here’s your chance to let those creative juices flow. Heck, you could use just about anything and just well, stick it on a stick. How about sticking a sticky note on a stick? Or how about sticking a stick on a stick? It’s also the perfect excuse to dig out that old pogo stick and start jumping! Tak
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Quirky Country Music Song Titles Day: 30 funny,clever and really bad song titles
When it comes to unusual holidays, March 27 is a doozie! Not only is it Viagra Day and National Joe Day, March 27 is also Quirky Country Music Song Titles Day! While the origins of this quirky "holiday" are unknown, today celebrates country music in all its glory. And let's be honest. Whether you are a country music fan or not so much, country music doesn't pull any punches when it comes to its lyrics. The writers are masters when it comes to getting right down to the nitty-g
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National Joe Day: Famous Joes
March 27 celebrates several non-traditional holidays. Not only is it Viagra Day and Quirky Country Music Song Titles Day, March 27 is also National Joe Day and/or International Joe Day! No "jo-ke!" While the origins of this annual holiday are unknown, chances are pretty good someone named Joe came up with the idea! Whether you enjoy the day by drinking a steamin' cup of Joe or celebrate with all your friends named Joe, today is dedicated to all things Joe! Joseph is one of Am
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Make Up Your Own Holiday Day: Weird & wacky holiday ideas
After writing thousands of articles about traditional and unusual holiday events over the years, many people want to know who comes up with these offbeat, wacky “holidays?” Good question! What if you could create your very own special day of the year that everyone celebrated? Here’s your chance. March 26 is Make Up Your Own Holiday Day! Hooray! This very special day, launched by the folks at the Wellness Permission League, is celebrated annually on March 26th. So go ahead – g
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National Spinach Day
Besides Make Up Your Own Holiday Day, March 26 is National Spinach Day. Whether you are a fan or, well, not so much, today is the perfect time to indulge in the healthy veggie many kids love to hate. High in iron and low in calories, spinach is a great source of fiber, protein, calcium and vitamin A, C and K. Spinach not only helps improve cardiovascular and gastrointestinal health, but is loaded with cancer-fighting antioxidants too. It’s also great for your vision, brain an
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International Waffle Day
March 25 is International Waffle Day. Not to be confused with National Waffle Day, another annual food holiday celebrated in August in honor of the patenting of the waffle iron, today’s food holiday celebrates the actual waffle itself. Waffles have been enjoyed for centuries. It is believed the Greeks actually whipped up the flat cakes between two metal plates, called obleios, back in the 1300s. The annual event, also referred to as Vaffeldagen, actually began in Sweden and c
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National Cocktail Day: Cheers!
If an ice-cold cocktail sounds good to you right about now, go grab your cocktail shaker. Hip hip hooray - March 24 is National Cocktail Day in the U.S.A! Cocktails are drinks typically comprised of wine or a distilled beverage (such as whiskey, brandy, vodka, rum, or tequila) and mixed with other tasty ingredients such as cream, soda, liqueurs, fruit, juices, honey, beer, etc. Whether you enjoy one before, during or after dinner, with a few of your favorite friends or du
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It's Cuddly Kitten Day: 'Purrfect!'
When it comes to holidays, today is going to the dogs....and cats. Not only is March 23 National Puppy Day, it's also Cuddly Kitten Day! While the origins of this annual holiday are unknown, cat lovers don’t need an excuse to give their kitties some extra lovin’. So move over Fido, today also celebrates Fluffy too! Whether you are a cat person or dog person, today serves as a reminder to pamper your pet. Cuddle and snuggle with your beloved, furry friend. Shower him or her w
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National Puppy Day: 'Howliday' helps four-legged friends
When it comes to "howlidays," March 23 is going to the dogs – literally. It's National Puppy Day, an annual holiday created in 2006 by Pet Lifestyle Expert, author and animal lover, Colleen Paige. National Puppy Day not only serves as a reminder to adopt (and not shop) from a local animal shelter, but also helps shine the spotlight on the horrors of puppy mills. The next time you walk by a pet store, do you ever wonder where these cute and cuddly animals come from? While so
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Happy National Chip and Dip Day!
When it comes to holidays, today is a biggy! Not only is it National Puppy Day and Cuddly Kitten Day, but today also celebrates one of the best snacks of all time! Chips and dip! March 23 is National Chip and Dip Day! While the origins of this annual food holiday are unknown, most people probably won’t need much of an excuse to indulge in a little dippin’ delight in honor of the occasion! Whether you prefer sweet or spicy or somewhere in between, who can resist a salty, crunc
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World Water Day
If you need a little something to whet your whistle right about now, a tall glass of ice water may be just the ticket. For many of us, access to clean and safe water is as simple as turning on the tap or opening the 'fridge and grabbing a cool bottle of water. It is also something that many of us take for granted - until we don't have it. Millions of people around the world do not and the numbers are staggering. It is estimated that over 780 million people do not have access
