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Spouses Day and Military Spouses Day

Spouses Day and Military Spouses Day Date When Celebrated : Spouses Day is always on January 26th Military Spouses Day is held on the Friday before Mother's Day Spouse's Day  is a time to enjoy and appreciate your better half. You can use this day as a prelude or warm up to Valentine's Day, perhaps. But, its not as much of a gift giving event. Rather, use it as a time to show your spouse that you care and appreciate all of the things that he/she does for you and for the household. Over the long years of a relationship, its easy to take for granted the many things your spouse does. He/she's always there. They do so many big and little things as a routine event. So, take today to notice and to say thanks. As for the "enjoyment" part of the day...we will leave that up to you to enjoy your spouse however the two of your desire.... Military Spouses Day  is a day to recognize and honor the real backbone of the military..... the spouses of our soldie

National Hugging Day

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National Hugging Day Date When Celebrated :  Always January 21 st What a great day! This is an opportunity to give and to receive. Give a hug, and you automatically receive one in return. Sure, someone might not hug back. But, how often does that happen!?! Hugs are loving. Hugs are therapeutic. Hugs are caring. Hugs are celebratory.  Hugs make you feel good inside. A hug is a way to say everything is, or will be okay. Have you ever received a hug from someone who didn't care? I didn't think so. That's proof positive that you're loved and cared about. Celebrate today by giving hugs to family, friends and loved ones. You'll love the warm feeling you get. http://www.holidayinsights.com/other/huggingday.htm Feel Free to comment and share with your friends! Feel Free to follow me @ Eliceivywrites.wordpress.com Please follow me on Twitter https://twitter.com/Eliceivy Facebook and don't forget to follow here on blogspot.com for all my latest

Martin Luther King Day

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Martin Luther King Day Date When Celebrated:  The third Monday in January. Born on January 15, 1929, Martin Luther King Jr. grew to become one of the greatest Social Activists the world has ever known. At 35, he became the youngest person to win the Nobel Peace prize. He was assassinated on April 4, 1968 while making a speech from the balcony of his hotel room in Memphis, Tennessee. His birthday became a National Holiday by an act of Congress in 1983. Many consider it a day to serve your community. Feel Free to comment and share with your friends! Feel Free to follow me @ Eliceivywrites.wordpress.com Please follow me on Twitter https://twitter.com/Eliceivy Facebook and don't forget to follow here on blogspot.com for all my latest posts! Converstions With My Family Now on Amazon!

National Cheese Lover's Day

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On January 20, get ready to ‘havarti’ a ‘gouda’ time, because it’s National Cheese Lover’s Day! Have you ever wondered how the first human discovered cheese? We’ve wondered that too, and we’ll probably never find out. All we know is that it was love at first bite; when the first human tasted the salty, tangy, delicious goodness of cheese, they were hooked. And we can definitively say that human history was forever changed. Cheese might have had mysterious beginnings over 7,000 years ago, but it’s insanely popular today. In the U.S, one-third of all milk produced in this country goes into cheese production. It’s a multi-billion dollar industry! We’re ready to celebrate it. https://nationaltoday.com/national-cheese-lovers-day/ WHY WE LOVE  NATIONAL CHEESE LOVER'S DAY A. It's in the science Did you know that some of the components of milk help calves stay both calm and healthy? Follow-up fact: Did you know that these components get super-concentrated in cheese

Thesaurus Day

Thesaurus Day Date When Celebrated:  Always January 18 Thesaurus Day celebrates the birthday of the author of  Roget's Thesaurus . Peter Roget was born on this day in 1779. The Thesaurus has been an invaluable reference book for hundreds of years. Students and writers use it to improve the quality of their literary work. Do you remember how the book works? After High School, many of us forget. If you have forgotten, you're in good company. The Thesaurus lists synonyms (words with the same or similar meaning) for words. It allows you to avoid repetition in writing and speeches.  It also lists antonyms...words with opposite meaning. Enjoy today appreciating the value of the Thesaurus. If you haven't seen it in a while, take a moment to browse through it. Feel Free to comment and share with your friends! Feel Free to follow me @ Eliceivywrites.wordpress.com Please follow me on Twitter https://twitter.com/Eliceivy Facebook and don't forget to follow her

Make Your Dream Come True Day

Date When Celebrated :  Always January 13 th Make Your Dream Come True Day gives you the opportunity to do something to realize your goals and dreams. Whatever your dreams are, they usually don't come true without some effort on your part. So, today is the perfect opportunity to do something about it. On this day do something, anything, to move in the direction of achieving your dreams. Sure, sometimes it takes several steps to accomplish them. So view today as a time to get started on them. With a little effort, they will come true! Favorite Song of Dreamers:  Somewhere over the Rainbow  and  If I had a Million Dollars http://www.holidayinsights.com/other/dreamday.htm Feel Free to comment and share with your friends! Feel Free to follow me @ Eliceivywrites.wordpress.com Please follow me on Twitter https://twitter.com/Eliceivy Facebook and don't forget to follow here on blogspot.com for all my latest posts! Converstions With My Family Now on Amazon!

Feast of Fabulous Wild Men Day

Feast of Fabulous Wild Men Day Date When Celebrated:  Always January 12 Feast of Fabulous Wild Men Day just could be your day......... if you're a fabulous wild guy. Despite some deep diving into the internet, we have been unable to determine the roots or reason for this day. The fact that this is referred to as a feast is intriguing. We can only speculate that the reference means to feast your eyes on some fabulous wild men. So ladies, we suggest you check out the top 10 sexiest men. They're readily accessible via a web search. If you enjoy this special day, you will also enjoy  Male Watcher's Day. Origin of Feast of Fabulous Wild Men Day: Our research found no evidence of who created this day, when it started , or why. Flower of the Day:  Strawflower http://www.holidayinsights.com/other/wildmen.htm Feel Free to comment and share with your friends! Feel Free to follow me @ Eliceivywrites.wordpress.com Please follow me on Twitter https:/

Houseplant Appreciation Day

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Date When Celebrated :  Event is always January 10 The holidays are over. The decorations have been put away for another year. The house looks a little plain, a little drab. In the greyishness of January, your eye catches something in the corner of the room. Why, it's a houseplant! Funny, but with all of the holiday hubabuloo, you've all but forgotten your houseplants. Today is THE day to get back to tending to, and loving your houseplants. And, it's also a day to appreciate just how special and important they are. They are therapeutic, lifting your mood and outlook. They add warmth and a calming effect. If you are a gardener, they give you an opportunity to play in the dirt, until spring arrives in the far, distant future. Growing houseplants is pretty easy. They need a little sunlight, water, occasional nutrients, and a little love.. Feel Free to comment and share with your friends! Feel Free to follow me @ Eliceivywrites.wordpress.com Please follow me on Twitter

Bubble Bath Day

Bubble Bath Day Date When Celebrated :  Always January 8th Bubble baths are so much fun. We wish everyday could be Bubble Bath Day. Today is a fun day to relax an enjoy the warm and soothing pleasures of a bubble bath.  Best of all, it can be enjoyed by kids and adults. For kids, it's playtime. For adults, it's soothing pleasure, and perhaps ....playtime. On Bubble Bath Day, there are a couple of ways to enjoy your bubble bath. It depends upon how old you are. For kids, it's simple.... Just fill the tub with bubbles and toys. Then hop in and play! For the ladies, its time to relax! Fill the tub with bubbly water. Hop in and just enjoy the soothing water and bubbles. Before hoping in, set the mood with candles placed (safely) around the bathroom and tub. Add a music, playing softly on the sink counter. For the guys: Don't feel left out! With permission, you can hop in, too! Get in touch with your feminine side, and make sure the candles are lit. You can relax a