May 6 is celebrated each year as National Beverage Day. No matter your preferred choice of drink, today is the day to sit back, grab a glass and enjoy your favorite beverage. Beverages play a big part in our lives, whether it is nourishment in liquid form, or a way to enjoy entertaining with friends.…
May 7 is National Cosmopolitan Day. Better known as the “Cosmo,” the drink is a combination of vodka, triple sec, lime juice, and cranberry juice. There are slight variations on the recipe (I like mine with some orange liquor as well) but a drink devised in 1987 by bartender, Toby Cecchini is the one that…
It’s time for our monthly free printable. I hope you enjoy this the May National Day Calendar for 2020. It features one specially chosen national day for each day of the month. You can use it to plan your food, craft projects and decor activities for the whole month!This free printable calendar is exclusive to…
This list of May National Food Days gives us so many recipes to share. From brunch for Mom on Mother’s Day, spicy delights for Cinco de Mayo and BBQ makings to share with friends and family for Memorial Day, the month is overload for foodies. Every day of the month has at least one food or…
I was born in Maine and have fond memories of my family picking blueberries every year when they were in season. Do you know that April 28 is National Blueberry Pie Day. In honor of this national day? I’ve put together a collection of blueberry recipes for you to enjoy. Each month has loads of national…
April 26 is celebrated National Pretzel Day. Pretzels are great on their own and can also be used in so many recipes to add a salty crunch to them. In honor of this fun National Day, I have put together a collection of over 20 of my favorite Pretzel Recipes. Some of these recipes…
April 19 is celebrated each year as National Hanging Out Day. No, it’s not an excuse to join with your friends and goof off for the day. Rather this day encourages us to hang our clothing outdoors! This post may contain affiliate links. I earn a small commission, at no extra cost to you if…
This handy calendar of national days in May will give you a quick look at the month to find out how to celebrate your favorite national days with crafts ideas, food and drink recipes, plus some suggestions for activities. Each time I cover a new and fun national day about May on the blog, I add…
April 18 is National Animal Cracker Day. Remember those little red boxes, shaped like circus train cars full of tiny animals? This childhood treat has it’s own special day! In honor of the day, I thought it would be fun to celebrate this National Day with some great tasting Animal Cracker Recipes. Many national days are…
April 13 is celebrated as National Scrabble Day. If you enjoy playing this popular game, you’ll be delighted to honor it today. National days of the year are a fun way to celebrate foods, animals and household items that you come into contact with. Be sure to check out my National Day’s Guide for more fun…
It’s time for our monthly free printable. This is the April National Day Calendar for 2020. It features one national day for each day of the month. You can use it to plan your foodie, decor and craft activities for the whole month! This free printable calendar is exclusive to readers of Always the Holidays…
The fourth month of the year starts with April Fool’s Day. This seems to be a hint that the month has a lot of fun in store for us. This list of National Days in April breaks down the month into a day by day account of the national days that will be happening this month. …
This list of National Food Days in April gives us so many recipes to share. From pecans to oatmeal cookies 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, no matter the reason. But when you mention…
March 25 is recognized as International Waffle Day and is the perfect day to bring out that waffle iron. It’s one of the tastiest of National Days! Mmm…mmm Waffles! Those delightful squares of dough that is patterned with characteristic indentations. What is better for breakfast? A lot of the national and international days are associated…
If you are listening to “Did I shave my legs for this?” or “She thinks my tractor’s sexy” right now, you might be celebrating Quirky Country Music Song Titles Day. March 27 is a day set aside to enjoy the lyrics of some country music songs with creative titles that put a smile on your…
March 26 is celebrated each year as National Spinach Day. I’ll be sharing some fun facts and recipes and tell you why spinach is so good for you. We all remember the old cartoon and Popeye’s song about how spinach helped to keep his muscles in tip top shape, but is there a reason for…
Calling all animal lovers. Today is the day for those who have pets. Not only is March 23 National Puppy Day, but is also Cuddly Kitten Day, as well! No one can disagree that cuddling up to a precious little kitten is a stress reliever, and today is the day to indulge to your hearts…
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 20 is National Kiss Your Fiance Day. 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 was yesterday, so your wedding is probably forefront in your mind. You may be spending lots…
March 16 is celebrated annually as National Artichoke Hearts Day. Ready for some cooking tips and recipes for this tasty vegetable? Artichokes may seem intimidating and a little scary when you first encounter them, but they are actually quite easy to cook and use in recipes. This post may contain affiliate links. I earn a…
If you live in the warmer states, celebrating National Earmuff Day on March 13 may seem nonsensical. But for those who live in the northern states, earmuffs are a nice invention and deserve their own special day. Earmuff Day also reminds us that the warm spring weather might just be unpredictable. Perhaps we can’t rely…
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. This post may contain affiliate links. I earn a small commission, at no extra cost to you if you purchase through an affiliate link. Chocolates and peanuts are…
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 post may contain affiliate links. I earn a small commission, at no extra cost to you if you purchase through an…
It’s time for our monthly free printable. I hope you enjoy this March National Day Calendar for 2020. It showcases one special national day for each day of the month that I have picked out to feature. You can use the calendar to plan your recipes, craft projects and early spring indoor and outdoor activities for…
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. This post may contain affiliate links. I earn a small commission, at no extra cost to you if you purchase through…
