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A Small Token of Kindness
Today, November 3rd, is Give Someone a Dollar Today Day. As we approach the holiday season, many people are planning on where and when to spend their money, if they haven’t already begun taking advantage of sales. While determining your spending budget for the season, perhaps also consider how much can go toward charity. Many…
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How Will You Be Remembered?
Today, November 2nd, is Plan Your Epitaph Day. This is a chance for us to reflect on how we want to be remembered. Two things are certain in life: death and taxes. While we have a good idea of what we’ll be paying in taxes each year, we never know when death will arrive. Tomorrow…
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Stretch Yourself, Don’t Stress Yourself
Today, November 1st, we remember two holidays that may at first seem contradictory, but they don’t have to be. We celebrate Extra Mile Day, while at the same time we recognize International Stress Awareness Day. Today, remember that it is possible to go the extra mile, while also remembering to maintain good mental health. When…
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A Penny Saved is a Penny Earned
Today, October 31st, is World Savings Day. Today we remember the importance of savings, even if those savings are in small amounts. Eventually, those small savings will add up. It is very easy to spend money as it is available to us. As soon as you get that paycheck, or that bonus, or that gift…
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Appreciation for Checklists
It’s Monday, October 30th, the beginning of another work week. As we enjoy our morning coffee and turn on our computers to get started for the day, it can be difficult to know where to begin. There’s an app for that, or even a simple notebook and pencil. Today we celebrate National Checklist Day. In…
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Don’t Jump to Conclusions about Black Cats
Happy Friday! Today, October 27th, we celebrate National Black Cat Day. These furry friends, while viewed in some cultures as lucky, others see them as bad luck. However, we should never jump to conclusions. It is understandable if a person with serious allergies does everything possible to avoid a cat coming down the street. This…
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Pumpkin Happiness
Start off your day with a pumpkin spice latte along with a pumpkin bagel. Treat yourself to a little slice of pumpkin pie for dessert. How does a pumpkin muffin sound after dinner? Today, October 26th, we celebrate National Pumpkin Day. Pumpkins evoke fond memories for me. Pumpkin-flavored goods come out in the fall, along…
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What’s Your Perfect Pasta Dish?
Pull out the pasta of your choice. Pour on the sauce you love. Don’t forget to top off with plenty of your favorite cheese. Would you like a slice of bread with that? Today we celebrate World Pasta Day. There are countless ways to prepare the perfect pasta dish. It may include spaghetti, fettuccini, or…
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Take Back Your Time Day
Today is the day you make time for that morning coffee break. Today is the day to take that full lunch hour. Today is the day you leave work on time for a change. Today, October 24th, is Take Back Your Time Day. In a never-ending rollercoaster of work, school, and various other commitments, it…
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Planning for the Future
Today, October 23rd, we celebrate National Canning Day. Canning allows us to preserve food in one season to be enjoyed in future seasons. The canning of vegetables and fruits allows us to enjoy them in the dead of winter. We can enjoy meats months after preparation. The idea of canning is to save resources available…
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