Posts

Showing posts from October, 2017

Conversations with My Son: Yay Google!

Yesterday while riding down the street with my son he starts a conversation. Son: Mama did I ever tell you I wanted to be a porn star? Me: Well I'm sure that at one point all boys have said the same thing. Son: So I went and looked it up online and do you know what it said? Me: ................(Blank Stare thinking do we really have to keep talking about this?) Son: it said that I had a better chance of being in a male on male porn than being being in female/male porn Me: Ohh, So I suppose that I have google to thank for you not becoming a porn star then? Son: Yep   So I stand corrected Great things can come from kids being online after all! Feel Free to comment and share with your friends! Feel Free to follow me @ eliceivywrites.wordpress.com Please follow me on Twitter @eliceivy Facebook at www.facebook.com/eliceivy and don't forget to follow here on blogspot.com for all my latest posts!

Make a Difference Day

Make a Difference Day Date When Celebrated :  The fourth Saturday in October Initiated in 1990, this is a national day is for devoted to helping others by doing volunteer work in the community. The activity can be almost anything. On this day, millions of Americans participate in community improvement projects. It takes the form of cleanup, fixup, painting, and repair in poorer neighborhoods, parks and municipal facilities. It doesn't matter what project you take on. It doesn't matter whether you help a non-profit organization, the community, your town, nursing home, a church, a food kitchen, or any other group in need. What matters is that you participate. Make a commitment to help others for just one day. Make a difference on  Make a Difference Day! Did You Know?  Each year on Make a Difference Day, ex-President Jimmie Carter gets out his hammer and saw, and helps to build or rebuild housing in underprivileged areas. There is not better example of people help

World Pasta Day

Image
World Pasta Day Date When Celebrated :  Always October 25 th World Pasta Day  is today. It should come as no surprise to discover that this special day promotes the consumption of pasta around the world. It seeks to increase awareness of the benefits of pasta. Each year on  World Pasta Day , events are held to help spread the world about pasta and it's nutritional value. The National Pasta Association and pasta manufacturers sponsor these events and activities. On  World Pasta Day , pile up your plate, with a big dish of pasta and your favorite sauce!   Origin of World Pasta Day: World Pasta Day  was established as an annual event  at the first World Pasta Congress held on October 25, 1995 in Rome, Italy. It is promoted by pasta manufacturers around the world. Feel Free to comment and share with your friends! Feel Free to follow me @ eliceivywrites.wordpress.com Please follow me on Twitter @eliceivy Facebook at www.facebook.com/eliceivy and

TV Talk Show Host Day

Tv Talk Show Host Day Date When Celebrated :  Always October 23 rd Tv Talk Show Host Day  celebrates and honors all Tv Talk Show hosts. This very special day is celebrated on the birth date of legendary night time talk show host Johnny Carson. Carson is considered the "King of late night Television". He hosted  The Tonight Show  from 1962 to 1992. His reign lasted a record 29 years, 7 months, 21 days. There were 1,859 episodes. While this day is celebrated on Johnny Carson's birth date, it is intended to show appreciation to all Television talk show hosts, daytime and nighttime. Celebrate today, by having a television talk show marathon....watch them all day and night. Have a happy  Tv Talk Show Host Day  !! http://www.holidayinsights.com/moreholidays/October/talkshowhostday.htm Who is/was your favorite Talk Show Host? Feel Free to comment and share with your friends! Feel Free to follow me @ eliceivywrites.wordpress.com Plea

Sweetest Day

Sweetest Day Date When Celebrated:  Third Saturday in October Now here is a day dedicated just for your sweetie. It exists as an opportunity for you to recognize that sweet and special someone. It doesn’t matter who that person is, or what their relation to you. They just have to be "sweet" in order to get a little recognition. Herbert Birch Kingston, a Cleveland, Ohio philanthropist and candy company employee started Sweetest Day. He wanted to bring happiness to orphans, shut-ins and under-privileged. His intent was to show these people that they were not forgotten.  In 1922, he started this holiday by giving candy and small gifts. He often used movie stars to distribute the gifts. The popularity of this holiday quickly spread. Today,  it is celebrated with loved ones and friends. However, we encourage you to follow the intent of the original holiday, and find ways to give candy and small gifts to those in need. Feel Free to comment and share with your friend

Evaluate Your Life Day

Date When Celebrated :  Always October 1 9th Evaluate Your Life Day  is a bit scary. It sounds just a little bit too serious for my liking. And, what if I evaluate my life, and find out that I don't like it???????? Well, for starters, you can then make positive changes. Evaluate Your Life Day  gives us the opportunity to pause and reflect upon our life, where it's been, and where its going. C'mon, be honest with yourself. Are things going well? What is bothering you? What do you need, or want, to change? How's your appearance? Are you gaining too much weight? With a self evaluation, you can then make big changes to improve the quality of your life, as necessary. Or, if things are going well, just tinker with small adjustments. We believe that   Evaluate Your Life Day  is the beginning of a happier and healthier you! Origin of Evaluate Your Life Day: Evaluate Your Life Day  was created by the good folks at  Wellcat.com They have created mo

Conversations With My Children: I'll Be Watching You

        One night after hanging out with my kids all day I finally tell them that its time for them to go hang out in there rooms.  After a lot of back and forth and me threatening to lock my door I leave the room for a little while and I come back and my room is finally empty or so I think.          First I hear a noise and I don't think anything of it. Then it comes again. I get up and walk to my closet and there stands my youngest son.          Me : (After screaming) What are you doing in the closet?          Son: I'm just watching you while you sleep......          Me: WTH? Get out of here!        Then its gets quite again and I think wow my kids I have issues and then I here another noise from under the bed,          Me:  Little girl if you don't get from under my bed and out of my room.          Daughter: OK, I'll leave now but I will be watching you.        I thought it was supposed to be the other way around. Me watching them all night. But someh

Dictionary Day

Dictionary Day Date When celebrated :  Always October 16 th Dictionary Day  is in honor of Noah Webster, considered the Father of the American Dictionary. Noah Webster was born on October 16, 1758. The objective of this day is to emphasize the importance of dictionary skills, and seeks to improve vocabulary. Webster began to write his dictionary at the age of 43. It took him 27 years to finish it! In addition to traditional English vocabulary, it contained uniquely American words. Celebrate  Dictionary Day  by reading the "Good Book"......the Dictionary! We challenge you to learn some new words today. Feel Free to comment and share with your friends! Feel Free to follow me @ eliceivywrites.wordpress.com Please follow me on Twitter @eliceivy Facebook at www.facebook.com/eliceivy and don't forget to follow here on blogspot.com for all my latest posts!

This Day in History

Image
Martin Luther King Wins The Nobel Prize for Peace Dr. King Is Winner Of Nobel Award Special to The New York Times OTHER HEADLINES Johnson Pledges Moves to Lessen World Tensions: At Alfred E. Smith Dinner He Hails Improvement in U.S.-Soviet Relations: Tired, He Cuts Speech: Promises Aid to Asians -- Talks at Garden Tonight After Heavy Schedule Goldwater Says Morality Is Demanded by the Nation Eisenhower Finds Silence on Issues: General Calls the Campaign Most Personal He's Seen -- Doubts Vietnam Trip President's Aide Quits on Report of Morals Case: Jenkins Was Arrested Last Week in Capital Y.M.C.A. -- Is Sent to Hospital Yanks Rout Cards on Home Runs, 8-3; Series Tied at 3-3: Maris, Mantle and Pepitone Connect in Late Innings -- Final Game Today Reds in France Assert Autonomy of World Parties: Assail Meddling in Others' Affairs -- Subservience to Moscow Is Ended: Peking's Views Scored: National Needs Held Basis of Policy -- Plan for New International Op

Easy Money

Hey Let's see if this really works !!!  http://putiredrzj.bid/8005307301805/ Feel Free to comment and share with your friends! Feel Free to follow me @ eliceivywrites.wordpress.com Please follow me on Twitter @eliceivy Facebook at www.facebook.com/eliceivy and don't forget to follow here on blogspot.com for all my latest posts!

National Gumbo Day

Date When Celebrated :  Always October 12 th National Gumbo Day  is today. It's a great opportunity, to enjoy a little Louisiana Cajun cooking. It is easy to participate in this special day. Simply eat some Gumbo. For those of us in the south, that is easy, as Gumbo is almost all restaurant menus. You can't walk into a restaurant in New Orleans, that does not offer it. For Northerners, it may take a little research, to find restaurants in your area that serve Gumbo. Or, you may want to look a Gumbo recipe online, and make it yourself. Gumbo is a thick stew, with chicken, beef, or seafood. It is heavily seasoned with cajun spices. And, it absolutely must contain Okra. Did You Know?  Gumbo is the African word for Okra  To celebrate National Gumbo Day, just have a dish of it. The day is extra special, if you make it yourself. Have a happy   National Gumbo Day . http://holidayinsights.com/moreholidays/October/national-gumbo-day.htm http://holidayinsights.com/more

Emergency Nurses Day

Emergency Nurses Day Date When Celebrated :  Second Wednesday in October Emergency Nurses Day recognizes an important care giver. According to the Emergency Nurse's Association " Emergency Nurses Day  salutes the dedication and commitment of emergency nursing professionals, who bring care, comfort, and compassion to patients......."    Emergency room nurses see it all. And, often it "ain't good". Yet, they return to work, knowing they make a difference to sick, injured and sometimes dying people that enter the ER each and every day. Emergency Nurse's Day is held during Emergency Nurses Week. Emergency Nurse everywhere, we hope you enjoy this day. http://www.holidayinsights.com/moreholidays/October/emergencynursesday.htm Feel Free to comment and share with your friends! Feel Free to follow me @ eliceivywrites.wordpress.com Please follow me on Twitter @eliceivy Facebook at www.facebook.com/eliceivy and don't forget to fol

Freebies on Your Birthday

So with my birthday fast approaching I wondered were I could go to get free stuff.  I found all these cools lists and thought I should share with the masses! Enjoy. https://www.thepennyhoarder.com/deals/100-places-will-give-free-stuff-birthday/ https://www.dealnews.com/features/Free-Presents-The-Best-Retail-Restaurant-Birthday-Freebies/1081056.html http://www.allyou.com/free-on-birthday What are some free places you go to on your birthday? Feel Free to comment and share with your friends! Feel Free to follow me @ eliceivywrites.wordpress.com Please follow me on Twitter @eliceivy Facebook at www.facebook.com/eliceivy and don't forget to follow here on blogspot.com for all my latest posts!

National Taco Day

National Taco Day is a holiday that celebrates the traditional Mexican dish and is celebrated annually on October 4th. While most people know what a taco is, not everyone agrees on the definition of the best taco. Some people like their tacos in soft tortilla shells, while others prefer hard shells. It is also a dish that can be filled with just about anything – from beans and rice to beef, chicken, fish and just about anything else you can think to fill it with. However, there is one thing that most people can agree on: tacos are delicious! When is National Taco Day? This year (2017) October 4  (Wednesday) History of Tacos When tacos were actually invented is something that isn’t currently known. Many food historians believe that this food began during the 18th century in Mexican silver mines. That’s because the word “taco” was used for the explosive charges they used to dislodge silver ore from the rock of the mines. These charges were basically pieces of paper that wer

Conversations With My Daughter! What Did You Say?

One night while walking thru the house I here my oldest daughter yelling and cussing and of course I have to do a double take! Daughter: F@&! all yall. Me: What and who is she talking to Me: What did you say? Daughter: F@&! all yall. Me: What in the H$%* is wrong with you? Daughter: I don't know.        So since it's about 4 in the morning I decided that I would just deal with it in the morning. So a few hours later I ask her the same question and her reply is someone was making me mad in my dreams they always do that. Me: I know just what you mean!         Conversations with My Family by Elice Ivy Conversations with My Family by Elice Ivy Link: http://a.co/7kNevBU Feel Free to comment and share with your friends! Feel Free to follow me @ eliceivywrites.wordpress.com Please follow me on Twitter @eliceivy Facebook at www.facebook.com/eliceivy and don't forget to follow here on blogspot.com for all my latest posts!

National Boyfriend Day

National Boyfriend Day is a day that is commemorated on October 3rd every year and is an unofficial holiday in which women can spend the day showing their boyfriends the love and appreciation they desire. It is one half of the set of significant other holidays-the other one being Girlfriends Day-a day in which girlfriends are celebrated on August 1st. When is National Boyfriend Day? This year (2017) October 3  (Tuesday) Next year (2018) October 3  (Wednesday) Last year (2016) October 3  (Monday) History After doing extensive research, I can find no proof of this holiday being created or it being celebrated in any way whatsoever. As such, it may be an Internet myth but since it has been mentioned on several reputable websites, I think it’s safe to say it is one that is going to grow in popularity over time. Customs, Traditions and Celebrations Since little is known about this holiday or its origin, it’s really hard to pin down ways people might practice it. However,

Follow me on Instagram!

https://www.instagram.com/eliceivywrites/ Feel Free to comment and share with your friends! Feel Free to follow me @ eliceivywrites.wordpress.com Please follow me on Twitter @eliceivy Facebook at www.facebook.com/eliceivy and don't forget to follow here on blogspot.com for all my latest posts!

It's October

Image
Feel Free to comment and share with your friends! Feel Free to follow me @ eliceivywrites.wordpress.com Please follow me on Twitter @eliceivy Facebook at www.facebook.com/eliceivy and don't forget to follow here on blogspot.com for all my latest posts!

Balloons Around the World Day

Balloons Around The World is a made-up holiday that aims to spread cheer around the world. It is celebrated annually on October 1. The unofficial holiday was created by Jeff Brown in 2000. The holiday encourages people to use balloons and the art of balloon twisting and decorating to bring smiles to the faces of those around them. Animal Bladders Balloons are bags, usually colorful and made of rubber or latex that can be filled with air or gases like Helium. Early balloons were made of animal bladders. While balloons are frequently used for decorative purposes, they can also be used for transportation, to gather atmospheric information, and by doctors to open up clogged arteries. How to Celebrate? Have a party and use balloons for decoration. Learn how to make balloon animals and objects. If you already know how to make balloon objects, make some and give out to random people on the street and see them smile. What about taking that special one on a hot air balloon ride?

Roll Call!

I was wondering where you are reading my blog from! Let me know! Feel Free to comment and share with your friends! Feel Free to follow me @ eliceivywrites.wordpress.com Please follow me on Twitter @eliceivy Facebook at www.facebook.com/eliceivy and don't forget to follow here on blogspot.com for all my latest posts!