Did you know that the marshmallow originally came from a marsh mallow plant or that it started as a candy in Ancient Egypt? Campfire and Relaxation Sitting by the camp fire...making smores or roasting marshmallows. There is nothing like the total relaxation of a peaceful night by the fire. The end of the August … [Read more...] about National Toasted Marshmallow Day – August 30
Archives for August 2015
Be An Angel Day – August 22
Expecting people to be nice to you, just because you are nice to them is like expecting the bull not to charge because you are a vegetarian. Unknown Being kind is not always rewarded. Being someone’s angel or your angels is not always recognized. Resiliency and Recognizing Your Angels Our angels watch out for us. Our … [Read more...] about Be An Angel Day – August 22
National Breastfeeding Awareness Week – August
It's good for the baby. Also, It's good for the mother. It's natural. This is what Mother Nature intended. Really, it is easy...no pressure. No stress. Breastfeeding and Stress I thought getting pregnant was stressful. Feeding my baby was even more stressful. Here was this healthy little boy, weighing in at over 8 … [Read more...] about National Breastfeeding Awareness Week – August
Stay At Home With Your Kids Day – August
Stay Home With Your Kids Day The Online Magazine for Work At Home Moms (WAHM.com), is the original sponsor of "Stay Home With Your Kids Day" back in 1996. The purpose of the day was to encourage and support those parents who have chosen to be home with their children. However, for many who have not decided to be a … [Read more...] about Stay At Home With Your Kids Day – August
National Relaxation Day – August
Finding The Key To Success The key to succeeding with a fast-paced lifestyle is to know what your values and goals are and work towards them. Unfortunately, one of the essential areas that we neglect is time for ourself. If we do not take care of our physical and mental needs, we will not be in a position to … [Read more...] about National Relaxation Day – August
National Relaxation Day August 15
Canadians Need To Relax, But Watch Out For Leisure Sickness Relaxation Day August 15, 2015 IT MAY NOT BE KAROSHI, BUT MANY HAVE EXPERIENCED LEISURE ILLNESS August 15 is Relaxation Day and Canadians are encouraged to remember to slow down, breathe and make healthy lifestyle choices. Little Britain, ON – We finally … [Read more...] about National Relaxation Day August 15
Blame Someone Else Day
"I didn't do it". "It wasn't my fault". "He should have known better". "They started it". "She touched me first". "They did it...not me". "I was just doing as I was told". "Just following orders". "Didn't know that was going to happen". Blame and Negative Attitudes Interestingly, Blame Someone Else Day is … [Read more...] about Blame Someone Else Day
Friendship Day – August
Life is to be fortified by many friendships. To love and to be loved is the greatest happiness of existence. Sydney Smith I love my friends. They boost my energy. They make me laugh. They allow me to vent. They cheer me on. Yet I hardly ever see them. Friendships and Stress It is a shame that for many of us, the more stressful … [Read more...] about Friendship Day – August