Who you callin’ lazy!?! Oh, you say National Lazy Mom’s Day was created just for me? Ok – you can call me lazy. National Lazy Mom’s Day is not really for the literal lazy mom who could actually care less about caring for her children. It’s intended to give the everyday busy mom a break by delegating chores to someone […]
National Burnt Ends Day
National Burnt Ends Day is a fabulous day to get acquainted with our BBQ Dry Rub and BBQ Sauce recipes. Our local Authentic BBQ place has a great offering of burnt ends. They are absolutely mouth-watering. What exactly are burnt ends and where did they originate? They are literally the points of a brisket. However, these burnt ends, when coupled […]
National Diatomaceous Earth Day
National Diatomaceous Earth Day may seem like a useless thing to celebrate, but it’s such a useful product with a wide variety of uses. Let’s take a look at this versatile element. Dictionary.com defines it as a soft, crumbly, porous sedimentary deposit formed from the fossil remains of diatoms. used as an abrasive, as filtration, etc. So what exactly is […]
National Beach Day
This time of year seems like an odd time to celebrate National Beach Day. Typically, things are starting to wind down at the beaches. Kids are returning to school. Parents are grateful for the breather (maybe not all, but some). This year has been unseasonably hot and humid and there’s no end in sight. So National Beach Day is still […]
National Lemon Juice Day
National Lemon Juice Day. Oh, the possibilities of lemon juice! Used for baking, lemonade, iced tea, or cleaning, lemon juice can improve your life. Ok, maybe not your LIFE, but definitely your cooking possibilities. So why don’t we take a look at some of the uses, popular and not-so-popular, of lemon juice? Does anyone else remember when Jan Brady used […]
National Thoughtful Day
National Thoughtful Day should be honored each and every day. We are not as thoughtful of those around us as we ought to be. There was a time when folks were much more thoughtful and courteous to one another. How Does Dictionary.com define the word thoughtful? thought·ful [ˈTHôtfÉ™l] ADJECTIVE absorbed in or involving thought: “brows drawn together in thoughtful consideration” […]
National Just Because Day
What exactly does one do to celebrate National Just Because Day? Anything you want, just because. Get out there and do stuff. Do things, just because. Bring someone with you to enjoy doing things just because you can. Just be sure that the things and stuff that you do are well within the law. So what does “Just Because” look […]
National Cherry Popsicle Day
National Cherry Popsicle Day is a call to action for all. Sounds a bit serious, but, hey, just trying to get your attention. It really seems like there’s a day to celebrate just about ANYTHING in the world. Each year, on August 26th, the world (or at least the US) of popsicle lovers celebrate National Cherry Popsicle Day. In 1905, […]
National Second-Hand Wardrobe Day
National Second-Hand Wardrobe Day. A day created to remind me how lucky I am. Lucky to have a fantastic friend who loves to shop. Did I mention that she’s easily bored?? The best part of all of this is that she is the same size as me! We are a nation who once searched for all the best deals at […]
National Maryland Day
As promised, we are posting National Maryland Day in order to celebrate each state in the order they entered the Union. Maryland was the 7th state to officially enter the Union on April 28, 1788. Now here is some awesome information I don’t remember learning in school, but I know I did (remember that History book I told you about?). […]