It’s time for our monthly free printable. This is the April National Day Calendar. 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 and gives…
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. The…
These adorable Bird’s Nest Cookies are ready in just minutes and are a no bake recipe that is perfect for both Easter and spring. The cookies are super easy to make and will delight your children and the young at heart. The taste is a crunchy mixture of chocolate, peanut butter and chow mein noodles with three…
Mmm…mmm Waffles! Those delightful squares of dough that is patterned with characteristic indentations. What is better for breakfast? 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! A lot of the national and international days are associated…
Get out those dips, it’s National Chip and Dip Day! This annual food day is celebrated every year on March 23. Chips and dips are a very popular type of party food. They are delicious and these recipes will show just how easy they are to prepare! We have over 50 recipes to choose from! A…
Easter is a fun time for both kids and grownups. It is one of the few holidays early in the year that rivals the popularity of Christmas, Halloween and Thanksgiving. Join in the Easter fun at your house with these DIY projects, home decorating ideas and yummy recipes. Are you ready for some Easter Fun? …
National Girl Scout Day is Celebrated on March 12. It begins a whole week of celebration of the Girl Scouting movement (March 12-18.) I thought it would be fun to share some Girl Scout facts and mark the day with a whole collection of recipes based on Girl Scout Cookies. It is nice to see…
Most of us remember the Dr.Seuss books from our childhood. Who can forget such fun characters as The Cat in the Hat, or One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish Blue Fish? Dr. Seuss Day (also known as Read Across America Day) is held annually on March 2. If the day falls on a weekend, this…
March is such a fun month to celebrate! Spring is finally here and St. Patrick’s Day gives us lots of reasons to party. if you are looking for March national days to enjoy, this monthly calendar breaks down the month of March into a day by day account of the national days that happen this month. The…
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? These 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. Tortilla…
Are you looking for a fun and tasty St. Patrick’s Day sweet treat? Look no further! These St. Patrick’s Day Truffles have a rich cookie center that is infused with Bailey’s Irish Cream. The fun shamrock sprinkles add a festive touch to the candy. Any self respecting leprechaun hunter knows that there will be a pot…
This easy to make Valentine’s Day Heart Tree is an inexpensive but pretty way to dress up a mantle or side table. It uses branches from your yard and a few Dollar Store supplies and takes just minutes to put together. The finished tree is the perfect way to decorate for Valentine’s Day. Readers of…
,This calendar of National Days in February will give you an easy way to look over the month to find out which national days we will celebrate with food, drink or crafts. This month we turn to thoughts of love, memories of our Presidents and even a peek at Punxsutawney Phil the Groundhog! February is the second…
In our fast paced world, it becomes really easy to forget to tell our loved ones what they mean to us. So often our own success in life is due in large part to the support that we receive from others in our lives. No one likes to be taken for granted but, sadly,…
Valentine’s Day is such a special day for children. They love to share treats with their friends and special crushes. These Tootsie Pop Flower Valentines are a special way to show their friend how much they care, and they are also a lot of fun to make. These Valentine’s Day Candy Flowers do double duty.…
This adorable clay pot love bug candy dish is super easy to make and sure to capture your heart. The Valentine’s Day Terracotta bug craft uses two different sized clay pots and a few inexpensive craft supplies. Use it as a centerpiece filled with conversation hearts for the highlight of your party table. It says…
These Valentine’s Day kiss cookies are the perfect way to say “I love you!” This sweet heart peppermint cookie recipe has a sugar cookie base that is topped with a peppermint candy kiss. They not only look great but taste amazing too. Peppermint candy is often thought of as a Christmas sweet treat, but these candy…
This tastu 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…
