If you love coffee, National Cafe Au Lait Day is for you! Read on for a cafe au lait facts, and more info on this February 17 national day. Maybe you’re a die hard espresso fan, or maybe you like a strong cup of Irish coffee. No matter your coffee preference, join us in celebrating …

Get your sweet tooth ready, February 19 is celebrated each year as National Chocolate Mint Day. It is the day for both chocolate and mint lovers to indulge in their favorite treats all day long! There is a saying that everything goes better with chocolate. Add in some mint and you have an even greater …

What do waffles, crocheting and essays have in common? They’re all part of the original Galentine’s Day! Learn the history of the day & more! Who would have though that an unofficial, made up, holiday would be so widely celebrated! Below is our ultimate Galentine’s Day guide including the history of the day and how …

These St. Patrick’s Day cookies are as much fun to make as they are to eat. It’s time for some luck of the Irish with these adorable s’mores cookies made with chocolate and marshmallows. I love fun and easy holiday recipes that tell the story of the celebration by the look of the sweet treat. …

Did you know there’s a day dedicated to playing the guitar? Keep reading to learn about Get Out Your Guitar Day and our favorite guitar facts. If you love playing the guitar, or even just listening to the beautiful sounds of guitar music, this special day in February is for you.  Whether you’re an experienced …

Super Chicken Wing Day happens each year on Super Bowl Sunday. Since the big game is a popular day to enjoy these tasty appetizers, it’s no wonder the national day happens to coincide with it each year. This year, we celebrate Super Chicken Wing Day on the second Sunday in February. And for a double …

Do you love football and the Super Bowl? If so, then National Football Hangover Day is for you. Read on to learn how to celebrate this day! Are you one of the millions of Americans calling out of work to celebrate this national day? Learn why so many people skip work today to nurse their …

National Frozen Yogurt Day is celebrated each year on February 6. Today is your chance to enjoy a frozen sweet treat that is a little healthier than ice cream but full of flavor. Make sure you check out the homemade soft serve frozen yogurt recipe at the bottom of the post. Any day is a …

National Pork Rind Appreciation Day is celebrated on Super Bowl Sunday each year. Time to grab a bag of pork rinds and settle in for a fun day! Pork rinds have found renewed popularity because they can be included in a Paleo and Ketogenic diet plan. This gives those following the plans another reason to …

It’s that time of year again, the Super Bowl is here! Read on to brush up on your Super Bowl facts. We’ve got FAQs, recipes, history and more! If you believe that the commercials don’t have to be the best part of the game, then this page of Super Bowl facts is for you. Let’s …

Even though New Year’s Day is behind us now, Chinese New Year traditions and celebrations are still to come. From special food, to firecrackers and couplets, this special day in the Chinese calendar is full of wonderful activities. Chinese New Year is associated with many traditions, myths and customs. Read on to find out more …

Today is the day to warm up with a brimming bowl of homemade soup. The reason? February 4 is National Homemade Soup Day! When the snow is piling up and chilly winter winds are blowing outside, nothing takes away the cold feeling like a bowl of homemade soup. Keep reading to learn more about his …

February 3 is National Carrot Cake Day.  Today is a day that we get to eat our cake and vegetables at the same time. I’ve included a carrot cake recipe with cream cheese frosting at the bottom of this post, just in case you want to bake your own carrot cake today! Any excuse to …

The Chinese zodiac features 12 animal signs which happen in order over a 12 year period. These Chinese zodiac signs date back more than 2000 years. They are commonly featured in Chinese New Year traditions and celebrations. These zodiac signs play a role in Chinese today’s culture and many people feel that the traits of …

What do carnations and US presidents have in common? Read our post on National Carnation Day to learn the answer, plus more carnation facts! Whether you love learning fun facts about history, or you just love how beautiful carnations are, National Carnation Day is for you. Did you know that National Carnation Day isn’t the …

Do you like jigsaw puzzles, crosswords, word searches or Sudoku? If so, National Puzzle Day is for you! Read on to learn more about puzzles! Whenever I do puzzles, I feel like a kid again – playful and fun! However, puzzles are not just for kids, there are versions for all age groups. That’s the …

The Year of the Rabbit Traits – Rabbit Chinese ZodiacYear of the Ox traits are characteristics that are common for those born under the sign on the ox in the zodiac calendar. Are you reliable, conscientious and strong? If so, you may be an ox! The Year of the Ox happens once every 12 years. …

Baby, it’s cold outside! Grab a mug and get read to warm up with the Irish coffee original recipe, to celebrate National Irish Coffee Day. Irish coffee is equal parts delicious, boozy, caffeinated, and comforting. It’s no surprise that there is a national day to celebrate it! Not only is Irish coffee a great beverage …

National Handwriting Day reveres the art of handwriting. Read on to see why this mode of documentation is important and should be celebrated! National Handwriting Day encourages us to practice handwriting. Let’s think about it for a minute – how often do you actually put a pen to paper to handwrite something? Do you frequently …

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. For me that means pink desserts like these white chocolate peppermint cookies.  These easy sugar cookies have a melted white chocolate top that is covered in crushed peppermints. They are nice to share with your special someone or a gal pal for Galentine’s Day. For an extra chocolate …

Today is Ditch New Year’s Resolutions Day! It’s the perfect time to reevaluate your New Year’s resolutions or, better yet, get rid of them! How many times have you made New Year’s resolutions just to find that when the New Year rolls around, none of them are complete? If you want to change that habit, …

Successful New Year’s resolutions rely on two things: making the best New Year’s resolution & discovering how to keep New Year’s resolutions. New Year’s Eve is wonderful opportunity to reflect and reset for the coming year. According to a recent study, 74% of Americans set resolutions. However, a much smaller percentage actually follow through on …

Today is Stick to Your New Year’s Resolution Day. Read on to learn how celebrate this day, and get tips for how to keep your New Year’s resolution! Now that we are almost half way through January, it’s a great time to review our New Year’s resolutions. Stick to Your New Year’s Resolution Day gives …

This simple Love Potion Cocktail is easy to make and so pretty to look at, too. Imagine seeing two of these cocktails on a table next to a bouquet of roses, how romantic! Valentine’s day is a special day to show your love of another person in your life in a special way. One way …

Looking for something to help your kids calm down and relax when they are cooped up indoors because of the cold weather outside? Try this winter snowflake calm down jar.  The third Sunday in January is celebrated each year as World Snow Day. It’s a time for making snowman cake pops, for crafting snowman figures, …

Calling all Oreo fans! Let’s make some chocolate dirt pudding for Christmas. These fun Oreo Christmas inspired dirt cups are a dessert that the whole family will love. Your kids will enjoy helping you make these dirt cups which use waffle cones on top for delightfully delicious Christmas trees that add an extra sweetness and …