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  • Pile of colorful popsicles and words Hello June!

    Food Holidays in June – Get the list of June Food Days to Celebrate

    This list of food holidays in June gives us so many recipes to share. From iced tea to chocolate ice cream 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 add in some…

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  • A collage of four easy rotisserie chicken recipes to celebrate National Rotisserie Chicken Day, featuring a images of the completed recipes: rotisserie chicken sandwich, chicken soup with avocado, chicken lettuce cups, and rotisserie chickens on spits.

    National Rotisserie Chicken Day – June 2 – Easy Chicken Recipes

    National Rotisserie Chicken Day is a national food holiday which is celebrated each year on June 2. Who doesn’t love the taste of succulent chicken with its rich flavor and toasty looking skin? Stores and supermarkets have been selling rotisserie chickens since the 1930s. With the rise of busy households, they are even more popular…

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    National VCR Day – Recording Old Memories and TV Shows

    Did you know that VCRs have their own national day? Every year, June 7 is celebrated as National VCR Day. Even though VCR players stopped being manufactured in 2016, this national day is still fun to celebrate. Bring on the nostalgia! Keep reading to learn fun facts about VCRs and ways to celebrate this June…

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    National Ballpoint Pen Day – June 10 – Fun Facts & History

    National Ballpoint Pen Day occurs annually on June 10. This national day is set the perfect opportunity to honor this humble writing utensil each year. It has been almost 80 years since the patent was filed on this writing instrument and people use it in the millions each year. Keep reading for a list of…

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    Free Summer Crossword Puzzle (2 Versions) – Answers Included

    Summer is here! Celebrate it by solving this free printable summer crossword puzzle.  There are two versions of this crossword puzzle. The easier version comes with a word bank, and a harder version doesn’t have one. This crossword puzzle printable has 20 words in it. Solve the clues, and write the word in its corresponding…

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    Summer Word Search Printable – Free Word Search & Answer Key

    Summer is here, which means it’s time for warmer weather, grilling outdoors, and our free printable summer word search! Beat the heat with an indoor activity that will help exercise your kids brain power. There are 12 words hidden in this summer word find printable that capture the feeling of the season. The words can…

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    International Dinosaur Day – Celebrate this June 1 National Day

    June 1st is International Dinosaur Day. Whether you’re an avid dinosaur enthusiast, or a newbie looking to learn more about dinosaurs, we encourage you to celebrate this day. There are several national days dedicated to these ancient creatures, including International Dinosaur Day on June 1, Dinosaur Day on the third Tuesday in May and National…

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  • A green camouflage background with various neon colored dinosaurs including a T-Rex, Brontosaurus, Brachiosaurus and Stegosaurus.

    15 Dinosaurs Coloring Pages – T Rex, Stegosaurus, Raptor & …

    Help your kids unleash their imagination by traveling back to a world when dinosaurs roam the earth, with this collection of printable dinosaurs coloring pages. Whether they’re a budding artist or an aspiring paleontologist, these free coloring pages have something for everyone to enjoy. The 20 dinosaur coloring sheets feature a variety of prehistoric creatures,…

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  • Two mint juleps in clear rocks glasses, garnished with mint on a silver serving tray with mint in the foreground to celebrate National Mint Julep Day.

    National Mint Julep Day – Celebrate with an Easy Mint Julep Recipe

    If you like refreshing summer cocktails, you’ll enjoy celebrating National Mint Julep Day. This national day is observed every year on May 30. A mint julep is made from three main components: fresh mint, sugar and whiskey (traditionally bourbon whiskey). The cocktail has a subtle sweetness and just enough whiskey to make you forget the summer…

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  • A mint julep garnished with mint on a silver saucer, in a traditional mint julep silver cup, with another mint julep and fresh mint in the background.

    10 Mint Julep Facts to Quench Your Thirst for Cocktail Knowledge

    If you’ve ever had a mint julep, you’ll understand why this tasty cocktail is so popular. Learn the mint julep facts below to impress all your friends during your next cocktail party. A mint julep is a whiskey based cocktail that is made of fresh mint, sugar and whiskey (usually bourbon) and served over crushed…

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    Free Memorial Day Word Search Printable – with Answers Included

    Memorial Day is here! Celebrate the day by solving a free Memorial Day word search printable. This is a moderately difficult word search. It has 24 words hidden in it, which honor the importance of this holiday. You can find the words in this holiday word search hidden horizontally and vertically, both forwards and backwards….

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    Get a Memorial Day Word Scramble – Free Printable & Answer Key

    Celebrate Memorial Day with a free word puzzle. This Memorial Day word scramble has 20 words in it, waiting to be unjumbled. It is a medium difficulty word scramble puzzle which is challenging enough for older kids and adults to solve, but also has a word bank if younger kids need help solving it. To solve…

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  • A grey background with ten dinosaur images on them with their names beside them, including a velociraptor, tyrannosaurus, triceratops, spinosaurus, protoceratops, stegosaurus, lambeosaurus, chasmosaurus, ankylosaurus and brachiosaurus.

    Dinosaur Day – Third Tuesday in May – Learn Ways to Celebrate

    Calling all Jurassic Park lovers, and Land Before Time fans. Dinosaur Day falls on the third Tuesday in May! It’s one of several national days dedicated to these magnificent creatures; International Dinosaur Day falls on June 1 and National Fossil Day falls on the Wednesday of the second full week in October. Keep reading this…

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    Free Dinosaur Word Search Printable – With Answer Key Included

    If your kids love dinosaurs, then they’ll go wild for this free dinosaur word search printable! It has the names of 12 of the most popular dinosaurs hidden within.  This dinosaur word find printable is a great activity to celebrate the national days of the year dedicated to dinosaurs: Dinosaur Day, International Dinosaur Day and…

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  • A dog in a living room with bars across half of his face, so he looks like a shelter dog on one side of the photo, and an adopted dog on the other side of the photo as a symbol of adopting shelter pets on National Rescue Dog Day.

    National Rescue Dog Day – Ways to Celebrate and Shelter Dog Facts

    Are you a dog lover? Then National Dog Rescue Day is for you! It falls annually on May 20th. This national day is dedicated to bringing awareness to shelter dogs that need to be adopted. Keep reading to learn the origin of National Rescue Dog Day, plus get a list of ways to celebrate and fun…

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  • The silhouette of a brontosaurus dinosaur standing on a mountain against a sky that is pink and purple because of the sunset.

    15 Interesting Dinosaur Facts for Kids to Celebrate Dinosaur Day

    Travel back to the Mesozoic Era by learning 15 interesting dinosaur facts. Brushing up on your knowledge of these ancient creatures is a great way to celebrate the national days of the year that are dedicated to them! Even though dinosaurs are extinct, they are still the subject of three national days. Dinosaur Day falls…

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    Free Spring Crossword Puzzle Printable – Answer Key Included

    Spring is here and with it comes warmer weather, longer days, flowers in bloom and this free spring crossword puzzle. It’s a great indoor activity to celebrate the change of seasons. There are two versions of this free printable crossword puzzle. The easier version comes with a word bank, and a harder version doesn’t have one….

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    National Mimosa Day – May 16

    May 16 is National Mimosa Day. Since this classic wine-based cocktail contains both sparkling wine and orange juice, it is often served alongside plates of waffles and pancakes for brunch. However, you can enjoy a mimosa at any time of day. If you enjoy other cocktails made with Champagne, like Bellinis, you’ll love mimosas! Keep reading…

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    National Graduation Tassel Day – Starting a New Journey in Life

    May 17 is National Graduation Tassel Day. It’s a time for graduates to be honored for their academic achievements and for them to start a new journey in life. Tradition has the graduate moves the tassel from right to left when their name is called and they receive their anticipated diploma. This “turning of the tassel” only…

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    Get a Mother’s Day Word Search – Free Mother’s Day Printable

     Mother’s Day is the perfect occasion to have gratitude for the mothers in our lives. Celebrate your mom this year by solving our Mother’s Day word search printable. There are twenty words hidden in this free printable. The words describe the things we do to celebrate her, and the qualities she possesses.  This is a…

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    Mother’s Day Word Scramble Puzzle – Free Mother’s Day Printable

    Looking for a fun Mother’s Day activity this year? Try solving this Mother’s Day word scramble. It’s a free way to celebrate mom! This printable word scramble features 20 words that describe our moms. To solve this free printable, unscramble the words and write the answer on the line next to the scrambled word. There…

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  • A pink background with a white heart outline surrounding the word mom, with pink day lilies touching the heart outline.

    65+ Inspiring Quotes for Moms – Loving, Encouraging Mom Quotes

    All mothers need a little encouragement and inspiration from time to time, which is why we’ve put together this collection of inspiring quotes for moms.  Look through these encouraging mom quotes if you need a little motivation and positivity. It’s so easy to see social media posts from other people, and feel like everyone else has…

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  • A square image with a tiny rainbow border around a larger floral illustrations border, with a small white square in the center, with a rainbow text overlay over the top with a text overlay that says 20+ free spring coloring pages.

    Get 20+ Free Spring Coloring Pages – Flowers, Butterflies & More!

    Looking for a way to celebrate the change of seasons? Download the free spring coloring pages below for hours of creative fun to share with your friends and family.  The designs in these free coloring sheets feature many of the things you will see in spring. You’ll find coloring pages which have illustrations that include…

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  • Butterfly, drink and pizza with words National Days in May.

    What are the National Days in May? – Our Handy List Lets You Know!

    This handy list of national days in May will give you a quick look at the month to find out how to celebrate your favorite national days. Use it to plan your crafts ideas, food and drink recipes, and get some ideas for activities. Each time I cover a new and fun national day about May…

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  • May Food Holidays – List of National Food Days in May to Celebrate

    May Food Holidays – List of National Food Days in May to Celebrate

    This list of May food holidays 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 drink…

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    Free Cinco de Mayo Crossword Puzzles (2 Versions) With Answers

    Get a free Cinco de Mayo crossword puzzle to celebrate the holiday. It’s a great way to teach your children or students about the history of Cinco de Mayo and how to celebrate it. There are two versions of this free printable crossword puzzle. The easier version comes with a word bank, and a harder version…

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