Category: Daily Holidays
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Don’t Rush to Judgement on Cats (and People)
We have much to celebrate throughout the month of December. The final month of the year brings Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza, New Year’s Eve, and all the festivities leading up to the actual holidays themselves. In case you’re looking for another reason to celebrate, we can add National Cat Lovers’ Month to the list. This month…
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The Mason Jar: Simple Object, Unlimited Uses
Today, November 30th, is National Mason Jar Day. Today we look at how an object so simple can be used in so many ways. It’s amazing what we can do when we don’t limit our creativity. John Landis Mason patented the Mason jar in 1858. Over the years, after the patent expired, other companies came…
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Throw Out Leftovers Day
Today, November 29th, is Throw Out Your Leftovers Day here in the United States. Today is the day to take a few minutes to pull out those leftovers which are just taking up space and throw them out before you consume something which may be past its expiration date. I am a fan of leftovers.…
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Giving Back
Today, November 28th, is Giving Tuesday here in the United States. After several days of shoppers taking advantage of various deals in their quest to purchase those perfect gifts, today we remember the importance of giving back. Life can be hectic. We rush to meet the various deadlines in both our work and personal lives.…
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Giving of Self over Material
Here in the United States, last Thursday kicked off the holiday season. We enjoyed our Thanksgiving meals with those we hold dear. Then on Friday, many people partook in the Black Friday shopping frenzy. Saturday was Small Business Saturday, Sunday was Second-Hand Sunday, and today, November 27th, is Cyber Monday. The shopping push will continue…
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Cleaning Out the Old for the New
Have you ever reached into the back of your refrigerator for a jar of mustard, but instead found a small container of leftover potato salad from last weekend’s party? Have you ever searched for that leftover pasta from last night’s dinner, but found an old jar of sauce that you had completely forgotten about? Perhaps…
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Cucumbers to Pickles
Today, November 14th, we celebrate National Pickle Day. We toast these wonderful forms of cucumbers that add taste to our sandwiches, our relishes, or even just as a side item on our sandwich plate. While pickles can come in a variety of different flavors, at the end of the day, before the addition of various…
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Celebrating Entrepreneurship
Have you ever had an idea for a business of your own? Today, November 13th, we kick off Global Entrepreneurship Week. This is celebrated the second week of November each year. It can certainly be scary launching out on your own. There are benefits to working for someone else. You probably have set hours along…
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Service Of Others Over Self
Today’s post is inspired by Veteran’s Day, which is officially tomorrow, November 11th. Some US businesses will be observing today, November 10th, the Friday before. Veteran’s Day is a day to honor Americans who have served in the military. These men and women served in various capacities for the purpose of preserving freedom. The goal…
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Try Something Bold
Today, pull out the garlic, the heavy spices, anything that can give a hint to others in the next room what is cooking. Cook with boldness, well outside your comfort zone. Today, November 8th, is Cook Something Bold Day. It is easy to get into a nice routine in life, including in our kitchen. This…
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