The National Confectioner's Association has designated today as Chocolate Covered Cherry Day. I know it's a bit early but these candies always make me think of Valentine's Day, which of course is next month. But that's another story.
Anyway I found this video on YouTube if you'd like to try making your own Chocolate Covered Cherries.
Celebration suggestion for today - Buy someone you love (or yourself) a nice box of chocolate covered cherries and enjoy!
Friday, January 3, 2014
Thursday, January 2, 2014
January 2, 2014 is National Buffet Day
YUM!!! Don't you just love holiday's that allow you to eat more then you should? A buffet is defined as a meal consisting of several dishes from which guests can serve themselves. We are all familiar with the traditional wedding buffet I'm sure. But a buffet can be so much more. Everything from breakfast to dessert can be served buffet style and the range of themes that can be applied to the buffet is endless. The new trend I've seen is to call the buffet a "bar" as in the Breakfast Bar that many hotels make available to guests, or my new favorite the Potato Bar that has gained popularity at weddings. Here the star is the potato and guest can add an array of yummy toppings. I suppose the limited main dish in this case is why they don't call it a buffet, or maybe they just think that a buffet is a bit old fashion and a bar is more fun. Either way I can certainly appreciate any meal where I get to pick and choose what I like the most.
There are many restaurants that have found buffet service works well for them. In my area we have several Chinese restaurants that serve all you can eat buffet style for lunch and dinner. Depending on where you live you may also find a CiCi's, Ponderosa Steak House, of Golden Corral, just to name a few of the restaurant chains that are dedicated to family friendly buffet style.
Celebration suggestions for today: Take the kids to a buffet restaurant and have some family fun time. Or just create your own little buffet at home. One of my favorite meals is an assortment of appetizer foods for dinner.
There are many restaurants that have found buffet service works well for them. In my area we have several Chinese restaurants that serve all you can eat buffet style for lunch and dinner. Depending on where you live you may also find a CiCi's, Ponderosa Steak House, of Golden Corral, just to name a few of the restaurant chains that are dedicated to family friendly buffet style.
Celebration suggestions for today: Take the kids to a buffet restaurant and have some family fun time. Or just create your own little buffet at home. One of my favorite meals is an assortment of appetizer foods for dinner.
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
January 1, 2014 is Ellis Island Day
The gateway to America for some 12 million future Americans between 1892 and 1954 Ellis Island stands as a symbol of our roots. Truly about one-third of the population today can trace their ancestry to immigrants who first arrived in America through Ellis Island before dispersing to other parts of the country. The station opened with a celebration on January 1, 1892 and processed almost 450,000 immigrants in the first year. In November of 1954 the station was closed and it wasn't until October of 1966 that it was recognized as on the National Register of Historic Places.
Celebration ideas for today can include finding out more about your own ancestry and starting a family tree. Get together with the family and make a dinner of some old family recipes, pull out the old photos and make sure to label them so generations to come will know who they are.
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Celebration ideas for today can include finding out more about your own ancestry and starting a family tree. Get together with the family and make a dinner of some old family recipes, pull out the old photos and make sure to label them so generations to come will know who they are.
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Tuesday, February 22, 2011
February 22 ~ Happy World Thinking Day
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World Thinking Day is a Girl Scout holiday. Each year the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts designates a theme for World Thinking Day, and the activities for the guides and scouts are focused on that theme. February 22nd was chosen for this holiday because it is the birthday of scout founder Robert Baden-Powell and his wife Olave Baden-Powell.
No, my thoughtful gorilla has nothing to do with Girl Scouting, but why should they have all the fun... Everyone should be allowed to think on Thinking Day!
Monday, February 21, 2011
International Mother Language Day ~ February 21
This holiday was founded by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), a specialized agency of the United Nations. The idea of this day is to promote awareness of cultural diversity and multilingualism.
For many of us in the United States, English is our only language and the only language we grew up hearing. But we don't have to be bored today or feel sorry for ourselves. Unless you are a Native American (in which case your Mother Language is the native language of your tribe) your ancestors came for somewhere....
Today's the perfect day to begin to learn a new language. Perhaps the language of your ancestors, or maybe just the language you've always wanted to know.
Use your new skills and plan for that trip you've always dreamed of...
For many of us in the United States, English is our only language and the only language we grew up hearing. But we don't have to be bored today or feel sorry for ourselves. Unless you are a Native American (in which case your Mother Language is the native language of your tribe) your ancestors came for somewhere....
Today's the perfect day to begin to learn a new language. Perhaps the language of your ancestors, or maybe just the language you've always wanted to know.
Use your new skills and plan for that trip you've always dreamed of...
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Happy National Cherry Pie Day ~ February 20
I suspect the reason for Cherry Pie Day at this time of year has something to do with the old story about George Washington chopping down a cherry tree.
If you do decide to make a home made cherry pie today don't forget the apron and this sweet gadget I found at GadgetTown.com.
Pulling out that oven rack will never worry you again. And they are so unique looking people will wonder what they are. You can't see it, but there is a magnet on the back so they'll stay handy attached right to the stove.
Need a good recipe now? Recipe.com is celebrating "National Cherry Month" so pop over there for some great recipes using cherries.
And it you want the pie but not the work...
Need a good recipe now? Recipe.com is celebrating "National Cherry Month" so pop over there for some great recipes using cherries.
And it you want the pie but not the work...
Monday, January 31, 2011
January 31 ~ !YaD SdrawkcaB YppaH
happy backwards day
I found several references to this day on the internet, but nothing that seemed very official. In any event it sounds like it could be fun to do things backwards for a day...
Friday, January 28, 2011
Happy Kazoo Day ~ January 28
Learn everything you need to know about Kazoos and even buy your very own at Kazoobie Kazoos.
Or visit Amazon for one of these...
Or find other great toys here...
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Happy Chocolate Cake Day ~ January 27
YES!!!!
Here's a recipe for you from MyRecipes.com. Looks super yummy...
Just the mention of chocolate cake makes me think of this old skit by Bill Cosby... I may not always agree with his politics, but I have to admit this always make me laugh...
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Happy Australia Day ~ January 26
So, Australia day isn't an odd holiday if you're Australian...but for those of us that aren't it's a great "crazy holiday" and reason to celebrate. I think I'll watch Crocodile Dundee and put some shrimp on the barbie.
View more personalized gifts from Zazzle.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Monday, January 24, 2011
Happy Beer Can Appreciation Day ~ January 24
This day is celebrated because it marks the day that beer was first sold in cans in 1935...or so they say. I'm sure for my beer drinking readers it's a good enough reason to enjoy a frosty brewsky no matter what container it comes in.
If canned beer is your thing, you may want to get this handy holster so your favorite beverage is always within reach...
Or how about one of those funny hats...
And not that I'm encouraging drinking and driving, but I thought this bumper sticker is a must have warning label...
This one brings back some memories... My Dad, who was a beer drinker in his younger days, liked this song when I was a kid...
Sunday, January 23, 2011
It's Pie Day ~ January 23
ME OH MY ~~ I LOVE PIE!!!
One of my favorite movies...I'm a bit partial to John Travolta because we share the same birthday...but that song was the first thing that came to my head when I learned about "Pie Day" (and yes, I love pie!)
In honor of Pie Day, I created a whole line of items at Zazzle...
Look for a personalized gift at Zazzle.
And for those of us looking from some great pie recipes...
Just to name a few...guess I'm not the only one that likes pie.
Saturday, January 22, 2011
January 22 ~ Happy Blonde Brownie Day!!!
Another yummy day!
If you don't have your very own recipe for Blonde Brownies try one of these....
If you don't have your very own recipe for Blonde Brownies try one of these....
Friday, January 21, 2011
Go Nuts! It's Squirrel Appreciation Day ~ January 21
When I searched the word SQUIRREL on the internet I came across this colorful site all about the little critters...it's mostly just links to other sites, but I liked the way it looked.
If you love these cute rodents you can send out a Happy Squirrel Appreciation Day card to your friends...
And if one day a year isn't enough for you, these greeting cards are also available for other occasions...
Just a few of the thousands of cards available at Greeting Card Universe...
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Happy Penguin Awareness Day ~ January 20
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For those of you who are not sure, yes penguins are birds. There are 17 to 20 different species of penguins, all living in the southern hemisphere, with major populations in Antarctica, Australia, New Zealand, South America, and South Africa.
Movies like March of the Penguins and Happy Feet have made the penguin a star in modern culture.
One of the reasons they are such an easy creature to love is their resemblence to humams...walking upright with a funny waddle and coloring that reminds of us a tuxedo...
Whether they are favorite of yours or not, you have to admit they do have their charms..
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
January 19 ~ Happy Tin Can Day
I've read that the reason today is Tin Can Day is that in 1825, on this day, the US patent to store food in tin cans was awarded to Ezra Daggett and his nephew Thomas Kensett. However, if you look up the history of the tin can you will find that the can itself was patented in 1810 by Peter Durand.
No matter...the can itself is reason enough to celebrate. For everything you ever wanted to know about the tin can, click on the image above to be directed to Wikipedia.
Looking for something to do today to honor the humble tin can.... Check out some of these great crafty ideas...
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| At HGTV.com |
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| At Crafty Suzanne |
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| At bystephanielynn.com |
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| At 1800recycling.com |
And if you're feeling real ambitious...
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