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Fall is such a fun time of the year for making fun Halloween recipes and DIY projects. This easy to make wine cork pumpkin comes together in a few hours and looks great in any fall vignette. Don’t like the mess of a carved pumpkin? This Thanksgiving pumpkin project is a lot neater and puts to …

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It’s time to celebrate National Johnny Appleseed Day. The legend follows a true life character with a love of apple trees. This national day is one of the lucky few that is celebrated on two dates: September 26 and March 11. However, more people celebrate the day in September than in March. The September date …

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It’s time for National Fortune Cookie Day. It is one of the few lucky national days that is actually observed twice a year. In addition to being celebrated on July 20, National Fortune Cookie Day is also celebrated on September 13. A great way to celebrate this national food day, is by of course eating fortune …

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These delicious peanut butter chocolate truffles are a no-bake sweet treat that will welcome in fall in a scrumptious way. Truffles are a popular forms of homemade candy, especially around holiday time. These fall truffles would be a great to serve at Thanksgiving, or any other autumn gathering. Keep reading to learn how to make …

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It’s September, and you know what that means? 3+ months of all things pumpkin! This delicious salted pumpkin fudge is my alternative to a normal high sugar fudge recipe. This salted pumpkin fudge is gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free, soy-free, paleo and tastes great, too! It is the perfect sweet treat for your Halloween party or a …

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These pumpkin cheesecake muffins have a delicious cream cheese layer that is swirled into a soft and fluffy pumpkin muffin. They are perfect for fall! The recipe features a nice combination of granulated and brown sugar, combined with the flour, pumpkin puree, and spices. The cheesecake layer adds a lovely light and fluffy topping to …

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Breakfast will be a delight in your house with these banana pumpkin pancakes. They are super tasty and perfect for the season. Autumn arrives in September and so does pumpkin season! These pancakes are a great way to usher in fall, and can also be made around Thanksgiving, and Halloween too. Let’s embrace the pumpkin …

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Looking for a fast and easy decoration for your tabletop for fall? Try making this easy hurricane lamp popcorn table decoration! This pretty vignette is made from supplies you may have on hand or can find outside. It looks wonderful on the dining room table. These fall hurricane candle holders are a great addition to …

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If you’re looking for an occasion to celebrate this month, look no further than the list of national days in September below! There’s over 285 special days to enjoy this month. Not only are there September food days, and cocktail days, but there are also days dedicated to animals, ideas, activities, people, and more. If …

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Celebrate the national days in September with a free September word search printable. It’s a fun indoor activity for the whole family to do together, now that the cool fall weather is here. This word search puzzle is one of the many free printables on this site. It has 21 national days of September hidden …

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This list of food holidays for September gives us so many reasons to celebrate. From National Cherry Pie Day on September 1 to National Chewing Gum Day on the 30th. Every day of the September has at least one food or drink associated with it. There are even some that are celebrated during the entire month …

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This list of national food holidays in August gives us so many recipes to share. From Homemade Pie Day to Eat Outside Day, every day of the month has at least one food or drink associated with it. This makes the month full of days to celebrate. National days are so much fun to celebrate, no matter …

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These patriotic popsicles are easy to make and perfect to serve for the 4th of July, Memorial Day, or any day hot summer day! They’re great for when you want to show your patriotism in a sweet treat. These fruit filled popsicles are Paleo, Gluten free and super tasty. For a pretty patriotic table decoration …

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Who doesn’t like an easy-to-make Independence Day dessert? This super quick 4th of July flag platter could not be easier to assemble. It’s fun to make, healthy, and delicious to eat and your party guests will love it. All it takes are 4 ingredients, a cookie sheet, and a few minutes of preparation, and this …

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This list of food holidays in July gives us so many foods and drinks to celebrate, and recipes to share. From National Gingersnap Day to National Cotton Candy day, every day of the month has at least one food or drink associated with it which makes it easy to celebrate.  National days are fun to celebrate, …

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Every food and drink has its on special day and June 26 is celebrated each year as National Coconut Day. Coconuts are a versatile ingredient in many recipes and drinks. Read on to learn some interesting coconut facts and get some coconut recipes to try. The Coconut Coalition of the Americas founded National Coconut Day in …

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Most of us take for granted watching color television, but this wasn’t always the case. It’s time to celebrate Color TV Day on June 25. In the early days of TV viewing, we were only able to watch shows in black and white. It wasn’t until the middle of the 20th century that color TV …

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June 21 is celebrated each year as National Peaches ‘N’ Cream Day. Time to celebrate this national day with some delicious peaches and cream recipes to enjoy the fresh taste of summer! What better way is there to honor the first day of the summer solstice than with this fresh summer fruit! The traditional combo …

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Stir together some gin and vermouth and add an olive to garnish. June 19 is National Martini Day! Join us to discover some history about the martini and learn about the various types to enjoy. No matter whether you enjoy your martini shaken or stirred, wet or dry or any of the other variations, today …

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Time to grab your fishing pole and some bait. June 18 is National Go Fishing Day! Let’s head to the outdoors for some good old fashioned fun. Fishing is a great way to enjoy some family time. Many fond memories, later in life, are those of a father and son (or daughter) spending quality time …

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