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!

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...

Happy National Cherry Pie Day ~ February 20

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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...

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...

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...

Happy Australia Day ~ January 26

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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.

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January 25 ~ National Irish Coffee Day

How To Make an Irish Coffee on Howcast

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...

January 15 ~ National Hat Day

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To find out more about hats and vote for the "Hat Person of the Year" visit The Headwear Association's website.  

To celebrate today, wear your best chapeau. And if you don't have one, today's a good day to go out and buy one...

and for those of you that would love to learn how to make your own fabulous fashion hats...

November 19, 2010 ~ World Toilet Day

I have to admit, I really thought this one was a hoax...but, not only is it on the level, The World Toilet Organization even has their own website that you can visit. WTO is a non-profit organization founded in 2001, with the idea to improving toilet and sanitation conditions worldwide.

I made sure that you have plenty of options for cards and gifts to celebrate World Toilet Day at my Zazzle shop...

Create a personalized gift at Zazzle.

Happy flushing!!!

October 13 ~ International Skeptics Day

Are we really sure that's today?

Actually a search of the internet assures me that it is today, but I have no idea why.  I've been unable to find any history or reliable facts about the day. 


Today's mission - Question everything!!!


But if you're interested in some "wordz of wizdumb"  visit my Zazzle shop...



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Traditional Columbus Day ~ October 12

Until 1971 and the Uniform Monday Holiday Act , Columbus Day was celebrated on October 12, the anniversary of Christopher Columbus landing in the New World.  Probably one of the biggest and best know celebrations of the day is the Columbus Day Parade in New York City.

This may not be a strange or unusual holiday, but some people believe we shouldn't celebrate it at all.  The story of Christopher Columbus we all learned in grade school is not exactly an accurate picture.  But, if you're happier with the story as we learned in school that's okay too.   

Octoter 9, 2010 ~ Leif Erikson Day

Leif Erikson Day honors the first Scandinavian known to have set foot on American soil and the contribution of the Nordic peoples to the United States.  For a bit of background and history about Leif Erikson I found this website at Net Glimse very informative.
Want more Viking facts and fun...try these...
  

National Fluffernutter Day ~ October 8, 2010

Oh you need Fluff Fluff Fluff to make a Fluffernutter,

Marshmallow Fluff and lots of peanut butter.

As if peanut butter weren't sweet and sticky enough, the addition of Marshmallow Fluff may just put you over the edge.  If you don't think you can handle the sandwich, why not try these cookies found at The Picky Palate.

Fluffernutter Cookies

1 Cup creamy peanut butter

1 large egg

1 cup marshmallow cream

1.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.  In a large bowl mix the peanut butter and egg until well combined with a spoon.  Slowly stir in the marshmallow cream until just combined.  You want to see the marshmallow cream not fully incorporated, almost like swirled through.  With a small-medium cookie scoop, scoop dough onto a parchment or silpat lined baking sheet.  Bake for 12-15 minutes or until baked through.  Let cool for 5 minutes on cookie sheet before transferring to a cooling rack.

October 7, 2010 ~ National Frappe Day

What exactly is a Frappe... Well here's an instant Frappe for you... 

Happy Mad Hatter Day ~ October 6, 2010

Obviously celebrated on 10/6 (look at the hat if you haven't figured it out yet), Mad Hatter day is a day to be totally silly and crazy.  Similar to the more familiar April Fool's Day, except that it's more about silliness than pranks or practical jokes.  Just in case you're unfamiliar with this character, he is the invention of Lewis Carroll in his story of Alice in Wonderland.  The most remember element in the story involving the Mad Hatter is the tea party as depicted here.

Hope your day is filled with Silliness and Fun!!!

World Teacher's Day ~ October 5, 2010

 Great Teacher appreciation cards available on Greeting Card Universe...

Today's teacher quote:

A teacher is a compass that activates the magnets of curiosity, knowledge, and wisdom in the pupils.  ~Terri Guillemets

Glad Kanelbullens Dag (Happy Cinnamon Roll Day) ~ October 4, 2010

A bit of a Swedish lesson today as we celebrate with them on of their strange holidays.  You can start your day with a Kanelbullen (Cinnamon Bun) and some Kaffe (coffee) before you head out to Kontor (office) or Klassrummet (classroom).  They certainly do like their K's in Sweden.   

Since this falls on a Monday this year, you might not have the ambition to make fresh buns this morning.  I found this recipe on the Food Network website by one of my favorite Food Network stars Alton Brown.  They are "Overnight Cinnamon Rolls"  so you can do the bulk of the work the night before you want them.

 And of course, if you have even less time and energy for that, you can always resort to our favorite helper, Pillsbury's own Poppin' Fresh.

I don't know about you, but I've never been able to get mine to look like the picture on the package.   Until tomorrow....
Ha en bra dag!

October 3, 2010 ~ Stevie Ray Vaughan's Birthday

Today's easy for me... I'll be listening to Stevie all day, how about you?

October 2, 2010 ~ World Card Making Day

     Founded by Paper Crafts magazine, World Card Making Day began in 2006 as National Card Making Day. All a person needs to do is walk into any craft store to see that the possibilities in card making are endless. 
     However, for those of you not inclined to make your own card from scratch, you have a great alternative.  As a contributing artist on Greeting Card Universe  I'd like to invite you to take a look at some of the beautiful and unique cards you can find there.  One of the very nice things about this site is that you can personalize the inside of the cards with your own sentiments or even photos.  And, if you don't find exactly what you're looking for, many of the artists are willing to do custom orders.