World UFO Day

Today World UFO Day is celebrated. You may or may not believe in UFOs, but take some time today and look to the sky, and watch a sci-fi film. I plan on watching Transformers or Men In Black today. Then after the sun sets I will go for a walk and hopefully have a clear sky to admire.

What will you watch today to celebrate?

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Chocolate Mint Day

What is the first thing you think of when you hear chocolate mint?

This time of year I immediately thing of Thin Mint Girl Scout cookies. These are my all time favorite. I can not wait till I get some from my cousin. The real challenge will be not eating the whole box in one sitting. Today we are celebrating Chocolate Mint Day. In honor of this day have your favorite chocolate mint treat. I don't have Thin Mints in the house yet but I did come across some mint chocolate chip ice cream in the freezer.

Let me know in the comments what you are celebrating with.

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Find A Penny Pick It Up...

Today is Lost Penny Day, Plum Pudding Day, and Darwin Day. All of these celebrations are interesting. Growing up you often hear the saying, "Find a penny pick it up, then all day you'll have good luck." It is amazing how often you will loose pennies around your house. To celebrate Lost Penny Day, make it a family activities to look in the sofas, pockets, laundry room, car, or anywhere else loose change might be. Gather up as many coins as possible and donated to a charity or make a family decision on what to do with it. To read more on this celebration or the other two visit daysoftheyear.com.

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Chocolate, Chocolate, and More Chocolate

Today these things are celebrated: Chocolate Fondue Day, World Nutella Day, Weatherman's Day, and Western Monarch Day. To Read details on these go to daysoftheyear.com.

 I have not had fondue or Nutella in a pretty long time. But I love both of them. When I was younger we used to have fondue every Christmas Eve with a family we had known forever. It has probably been close to five years since we did that. So have some chocolate today or add Nutella to a treat or a meal. Its good on so many good things.

What is your favorite fondue or Nutella Recipe?

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Curmudgeons

Today people are celebrating or laughing about Free Thinkers Day, Corn Chip Day, Puzzle Day, and Curmudgeons Day. Free Thinkers Day started because today is Thomas Pains birthday. Corn Chip Day and Puzzle Day are both self explanatory. Today I am going to share Curmudgeons Day. If you want to read more details on the other three go to daysoftheyear.com.

When I first saw Curmudgeons Day I didn't know what the word even meant. For those anyone else who doesn't know the meaning as well, it means, a bad-tempered or surly person. Believe it or not this is an official holiday. Some people use it as an excuse to be in a bad mood and miserable. Others believe you should just stay home and do nothing. You do not have to be grumpy to celebrate it. You can mess with your friends and family or make it a goal to make a curmudgeon you know laugh or smile. Read more about it on the website above.

Has anyone else heard of the "holiday" before? If so, do you participate?

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Celebration of Life Day

Today the silly celebration of, Hot Sauce Day, Answer Your Cat's Questions Day, and Celebration of Life Day take place. I can't really stand anything spicy and I'm allergic to cats so the first two are ruled out for me. However, there is nothing wrong with celebrating life! Today is a great day to step back and truly appreciate our children and grandchildren. Sometimes it is hard to remember that they make decisions for themselves, even if you influence those choices. Time flys! I never understood why my mom would tell me this until I had my own kid. It is definitely cool to look at what strengths my daughter already has even at age three. 

Take time to appreciate your child or grandchild today. Maybe just giving them something as simple as a piece of candy or take them on an outing.

Check out https://www.daysoftheyear.com to read more about the other celebrations.

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Do You Have A Favorite Hat?

Today we celebrate Hat Day and Strawberry Ice Cream Day.

I love strawberry ice cream especially with some chocolate syrup on top of it. Unfortunately I will not have any today as it does not fit into my eating plan. Everyone should go out and get some today and have a scoop for me.

I am not the biggest fan of hats but in honor of today my daughter let me borrow her hat.

Share pictures in the comments of you celebrating these silly events!

If you need some hat ideas check this chart out. If you can't read it zoom in or check out daysoftheyear.com for a bigger picture.

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Joy Germ Day

Today is Joy Germ Day, Bubble Bath Day, Argyle Day, Show and Tell Day at Work, and Earths Rotation Day. We are going to talk about Joy Germ Day! What a great day to share during the week that has turned into almost a stay positive week. Im sure I am no the only one that sees or hears the word germ and cringes just a little bit, especially with all the illnesses this year. Joy germs are a bit different. A joy germ is spread by smiling at people, making people laugh, or going out of your way to do something for someone. Go out and make the world a little bit better today and share joy with everyone you come in contact with. 

If you want to read more on the other celebrations that go on today check them out at daysoftheyear.com

Has anyone ever made your day better without knowing? Share your story in the comments.

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Happy New Year!

Year 2015!!!

Happy New year everyone. It has been a while since you have heard from me but I am back! I am excited to see this blog grow this year. I am bringing back some old themes as well as adding some new ones. There is so much happening this year, I am sure there will not be a dull moment. Last night at dinner I asked everyone what the best part of 2014 was..... Adam told me his favorite part was going to the circus. Then Crystal chimed in saying the circus too with all the clowns and bouncing elephants.... She is only three so she still doesn't quite understand. Amber said her favorite was going to Grand Junction for Thanksgiving and seeing a new part of the state. Steve and I both agreed that getting engaged was by far the best part of this year. 

This year I am looking forward to my wedding the most. I am sure there are many more adventures awaiting me.

Today is known as commitment day. This day was made as an extension to resolutions since commitments are usually made to other people instead of to yourself. Each year I have a tradition to make three personal goals/resolutions. In honor of commitment day I will do two personal goals and one commitment.

This years goals are:

1. Live a healthier life. Healthier Eating habits. More workouts during the week. Better sleep schedule. All to work towards a weight loss of 60 lbs by this time next year.

2. I want to go to church more this year.

3. Make family dinner more often and spend more time with my daughter outside the house.

I don't think these are to unreasonable but wish me luck.

What is your new year resolution?

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