On March 22, we celebrate National Goof Off Day. This is the day to forget the expectations of yourself and others and just have fun for a change. Today is the day to just spend some time enjoying life and goofing off. Your work and other tasks can wait until tomorrow. We all need some…
March 21 is National French Bread Day. This food holiday is the perfect time to indulge in a comfort food that few can resist. There is nothing quite like the taste of a crusty loaf of French bread. This tasty bread is simple, versatile and the perfect side for so many dishes. It’s quite fitting…
March 20 is National Kiss Your Fiance Day. It’s one of the many national days in the year which celebrate love. Are you engaged? Then you probably won’t need a reason to kiss your loved one, but it’s nice that a day is set aside to honor the practice. National Proposal Day is March 20,…
The first day of spring is a time for new beginnings. How apt that this day is also recognized as National Proposal Day. And as if one day isn’t enough for all of those would be marriages, this national day is also celebrated on the first day of fall! For many Valentine’s day is a…
St. Patrick’s Day snacks like this Lucky Charms snack mix are perfect for your holiday table. It’s also perfect for National Snack Day on March 4. I call this delightful combination of sweet and salty tastes my leprechaun snack mix. To me, it’s as special as a pot of gold at the end of a…
These St. Patrick’s Day cookies are as much fun to make as they are to eat. It’s time for some luck of the Irish with these adorable s’mores cookies made with chocolate and marshmallows. I love fun and easy holiday recipes that tell the story of the celebration by the look of the sweet treat….
March 10 is National Landline Telephone Day. It is a day to honor the same day in 1876 when Alexander Graham Bell transmitted his very first phone call to Thomas Watson. The words on the call were “Mr. Watson come here. I want to see you.” Imagine his delight when he assistant appeared and told…
Who doesn’t love the taste of clumps of peanuts surrounded by rich chocolate? Well, today is the day to indulge. March 8 is National Peanut Cluster Day. Chocolates and peanuts are both popular tastes that have their own national days. National Peanut Day is honored on September 13. Even without peanuts involved, chocolate gets a…
National Canadian Bacon Day is celebrated on March 3 each year. This holiday is perfect for those who love the taste of bacon but want something with lower calories than the real deal. This is not the only day that bacon is celebrated. December 30 is also National Bacon Day and International Bacon day is…
Dr. Seuss Day (also known as Read Across America Day) is held annually on March 2. If the day falls on a weekend, this national day is celebrated in the school system on the nearest school day. Most of us remember the Dr. Seuss books from our childhood. Who can forget such fun characters as…
We’ve all heard the saying “out with the old and in with the new.” Well, March 2 is National Old Stuff Day and this is the perfect day to put this saying into practice. Keep reading to learn what this National Old Stuff Day is all about, as well as some fun ways to celebrate…
Whether you are a fan of crunchy or creamy style, National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day will give you a chance to sample some of your favorite peanut butter tastes. It’s celebrated on March 1. Keep reading to learn some interesting facts about peanut butter, and ways to celebrate this nutty national day. There’s also included…
National Chocolate Soufflé Day is celebrated on February 28 each year. This day is our time to honor the day by digging into this fluffy and delicious dessert. Nothing is better on a cold winter night than a perfectly made, deliciously warm, chocolate soufflé. This dessert is served at fancy restaurants alongside desserts like crème…
Who doesn’t love to crack open pistachios and snack on them? February 26 is the day to do this with abandon – it’s National Pistachio Day! Celebrate this national day by learning more about it. Keep reading to find out the answers to questions like “why are pistachios green?”, “what are pistachios?”, and more. Don’t…
It seems that just about every food has a national day associated with it. Did you know that February 24 is considered National Tortilla Chip Day? Tortilla chips were first used as a way to turn misshapen tortillas into something usable instead of throwing them away. Let’s celebrate the day with some great recipes. If…
February 20 is National Cherry Pie Day. If you love the taste of rich cherry pie, you are in for a treat today! Keep reading to learn facts about cherries and cherry pies and ways to observe this national day. You may not need an excuse to enjoy this delicious dessert, but if you do,…
Get your sweet tooth ready, February 19 is celebrated each year as National Chocolate Mint Day. It is the day for both chocolate and mint lovers to indulge in their favorite treats all day long! There is a saying that everything goes better with chocolate. Add in some mint and you have an even greater…
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. For me that means pink desserts like these white chocolate peppermint cookies. These easy sugar cookies have a melted white chocolate top that is covered in crushed peppermints. They are nice to share with your special someone or a gal pal for Galentine’s Day. For an extra chocolate…
This simple Love Potion Cocktail is easy to make and so pretty to look at, too. Imagine seeing two of these cocktails on a table next to a bouquet of roses, how romantic! Valentine’s day is a special day to show your love of another person in your life in a special way. One way…
These Tootsie Pop Flower Valentines are a special way to show your friends how much you care, and they are also a lot of fun to make. Valentine’s Day is such a special day for children. They love to share treats with their friends and special crushes. These Valentine’s Day candy flowers do double duty….
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. These inspirational love quotes are the perfect way to show the special someone in your life what they mean to you. You could send them a text with one of these quotes about love to let them know you’re thinking of them, and how happy you are they’re…
National Frozen Yogurt Day is celebrated each year on February 6. Today is your chance to enjoy a frozen sweet treat that is a little healthier than ice cream but full of flavor. Make sure you check out the homemade soft serve frozen yogurt recipe at the bottom of the post. Any day is a…
This tasty day is a favorite with food lovers! January 10 is known as National Bittersweet Chocolate Day. Most of us probably over-indulged with chocolate during the holidays and now it’s time to celebrate again. Heaven help us! So many of the national days are associated with food in some way. Any gathering is made…
January 6 is National Shortbread Day. It’s a day to celebrate a wonderful taste – shortbread! Shortbread is a national Scottish dessert cookie that is made with 3 parts flour, 2 parts of butter and one part of sugar. These cookies have a rich and tasty and a melt in your mouth texture that is…
For many of us, dealing with a cluttered house becomes top priority in January when it is time for New Year’s resolutions. That makes Organize Your Home Day on January 14 a national day that is very timely. Organize Your Home Day was started to urge homeowners to think about ways to get their homes into…
These ideas for decorating a mailbox for Christmas show that holiday decorating is not just for indoor projects. With DIY Christmas mailbox decor projects like these, you’ll discover a fun, inexpensive and pretty way to add instant Christmas curb appeal to your home. Plus, they are fun to do! I always find decorating puts me…