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Fried Chicken Day is celebrated in July. After spending a long weekend eating hot dogs and hamburgers in celebration of the 4th of July, the fried chicken meal is no doubt a welcome one. This delicious day is a celebration of the taste and texture—not to mention the... Last updated Aug 13, 2018 at 6:15PM | Published on Jul 4, 2016 | General Blog |
National Sidewalk Egg Frying Day is in July. You might wonder why we have such a day at all. Here is a theory. The kids have been up since the crack of dawn. The whole family has been out at the holiday parades all morning. Everyone is tired and a little cranky... Last updated Aug 13, 2018 at 6:20PM | Published on Jul 2, 2016 | General Blog |
Hop a Park Day is in July and is a very fun day! Go ahead and put off those house cleaning chores—grab your picnic supplies! Be sure to include fun games and sunscreen so you will be well prepared for this year’s Hop a Park Day. What is Hop a Park Day?... Last updated Aug 12, 2018 at 1:58PM | Published on Jun 20, 2016 | General Blog |
Have you heard the phrase “Once upon a shooting star?” Well, June 30 is Meteor Watch Day! A meteor is another word for a shooting star. It is a streak of light from a glowing meteoroid falling through Earth’s atmosphere. They are space particles... Last updated Aug 24, 2018 at 10:55PM | Published on Jun 20, 2016 | General Blog |
June 23 is National Pink Day. There is a whole day dedicated to the color pink and everything the color represents! Historically, this has been a day for the ladies because pink is a girl’s favorite color. In today’s society, both men and women wear the color... Last updated Aug 15, 2018 at 10:55AM | Published on Jun 18, 2016 | General Blog |
Go Fishing Day is in June. It shouldn’t come as a surprise that you are supposed to go fishing on Go Fishing Day! Fishing is considered one of the most relaxing hobbies that exists. Picture a small boat sitting on a peaceful lake at dawn with a couple fishing poles... Last updated Aug 25, 2018 at 8:15PM | Published on Jun 14, 2016 | General Blog |
International Picnic Day is June 18. When you think of a picnic, you likely picture a blanket in a park with a cute little picnic basket. What an amazing way to spend a Saturday afternoon. Sign me up! But don’t let your creativity stop there. A picnic can... Last updated Aug 12, 2018 at 3:38PM | Published on Feb 10, 2016 | Cleaning Tips |
A bookshelf can store romance, history, mystery….including the mystery of how simple shelves can be so messy! Bookshelves are storage, but they’re also decorative. They should add to the room, not just sit in it. Below are some ways to clean and... Last updated Aug 19, 2018 at 9:58AM | Published on Jan 21, 2016 | General Blog |
Portland got its first taste of real winter weather this past weekend which meant scraping windshields, scooting along treacherous sidewalks, and dreading the next heating bill. As an adult, snow days seem to be more of a nuisance more than anything. Unless you’re... Last updated Sep 4, 2018 at 11:19AM | Published on Mar 10, 2015 | General Blog |
Ever since Facebook showed up in the public sphere in 2005, it has become a household name with little to no effort, capsizing previous social media giant MySpace. Right along with such a recognizable status, however, have come various emotional trends and obstacles...