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
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 Joke Day – August 16
National Joke Day Humour can help you thrive in change, remain creative under pressure, work more effectively, play more enthusiastically, and stay healthier in the process.’ C.W. Metcalfe, Author, Lighten Up For some of us humour is a lost art, but it can be one of our most powerful 'stress fighting’ tools. It has been … [Read more...] about National Joke Day – August 16
Relaxation and Massage: National Relaxation Day
Relaxation and Massage: 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 achieve our … [Read more...] about Relaxation and Massage: National Relaxation Day
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
National Fresh Breath Day – August 6
Child..."Yes mom! Yes I have brushed my teeth!" Parent..."Then why is your toothbrush still dry and your breath still smells?" Have you had one of those conversations before? We know as parents that it is up to us to teach our children how to take care of their oral health and we wouldn't think twice to tell our child … [Read more...] about National Fresh Breath Day – August 6