Dentist’s Day –

Dentist’s Day is a day to display a big, toothy smile. After all, your Dentist plays a role in that big, bright smile. He’s an important person in keeping your smile bright, and your teeth and mouth healthy.

If your Dentist is such an important person, then why are we so scared of the next dental visit? Is it perhaps the fear of discovering a cavity? Maybe he will find the beginnings of gum disease?  The fear of the dentist ranks right up there with…. the fear of pulling teeth!

Among the ways to celebrate today are:

• Giving your dentist a big “TY”
• Sending your dentist an Ecard or stationary card
• Making a dental appointment (if you haven’t been there in a while)
• Start using dental floss daily
• Improving your daily dental care routine
• Showing off your great smile

Multiple Personality Day

Multiple Personality Day is an opportunity to get in touch with yourselves.

Someone with a split personality has two personalities. Someone with multiple personalities has more than two personalities.  It’s a psychological disorder that we hope none of our readers have.

Don’t be surprised to find yourself surrounded by people who are talking to themselves today. You might find yourself talking to yourself, too!

When you wish someone “Happy Multiple Personalty Day”, you may need to do so multiple times, once for each  personality.

Hug a GI Day –

Today is a day that we all can embrace. It’s “Hug a GI Day”. Give a great big hug to any and all GIs you see today. The men and women in our armed forces deserve our thanks and appreciation.

GI’s perform an invaluable service to our country. They risk their lives for our freedom, and to keep us safe. A simple hug is a small thanks for this vital service to our country.

I Want You to be Happy Day

“I Want You to be Happy Day” is an unselfish day. It’s a thought that we wish upon others that we care for or love.

Celebrate today by doing more than wishing someone is happy. Do something to make others happy. It can start with an Ecard that will put a smile on someone’s face. Other ideas include a phone call, making positive compliments, or cooking a special meal. Be creative. There are endless ways to make others happy. Pick one and follow through!

Old Stuff Day –

When asking someone “What’s new?” or “What’s happening?”, how often do you hear “Nothing really, same old stuff”.

Well, today is Old Stuff Day, in recognition of this all too common response. It is suggestive of a boring time period, or a boring lifestyle. ….how sad.

Old Stuff Day is not a day to do the same old stuff. Rather, it’s a time to recognize the boring nature of your daily routine, and make some exciting changes. Find new and different activities, projects, and hobbies. Attend an event. Do something, anything, different. Take a different route to work! You will be glad that you did!

National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day –

Today is a sticky day. National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day salutes the number one sandwich spread. What kid didn’t grow up loving a PB&J sandwich?

Smooth Peanut Butter is by far the most popular. Crunchy peanut butter is also on the market, and is enjoyed by many. Peanut Butter is not limited to a Peanut Butter and Jelly (PB&J) sandwich. It’s popular on crackers, celery and other “peanut butter” holders. It is also used in recipes for cookies and snacks. And, don’t forget peanut butter cups, too!

Did you Know? Peanut Butter is 90% or more peanuts. While it has no artificial preservatives, an opened jar is stored on a shelf at room temperature.

Celebrate today with a little (or a lot) of Peanut Butter. If you can, make your own Peanut Butter. It’s a fun project that the kids will enjoy doing with you. 

Note: If you don’t get enough peanut butter today, April 2nd is National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day. and September 13th is National Peanut Day.

Leap Day –

Leap Day is every fours years….almost. It’s every four years except years ending with “00” that are not divisible by 400. The year in which Leap Day occurs, is called a Leap Year.

Why the fancy calculation? The earth rotates around the sun once every 365 and about 1/4 days. So, by adding an extra day every four years, we get mighty close to keeping the calendar consistent with the earth’s annual trip around the sun. And to be very precise, the earth orbits the sun every 365.242190 days. So, on years ending in “00”, (except those not divisible by 400) we skip Leap Year and Leap Day. With all that fancy calculating out of the way, let’s just celebrate the day.

Did you know? There are occasional “Leap Seconds”. We will spare you the detail on those, except to say it helps to correct minor variations. On December 31, 2015, the folks who maintain the official time for the planet, added an extra second to the day!

If your birthday is on Leap  Day, congratulations, you finally get to celebrate your birthday on your birth date. Just how many of us are celebrating our Birthday on Leap Day? Only about one in 1461 people. If you were born on this day, consider yourself very, very special.

Happy Leap Day!

National Tooth Fairy Day –

National Tooth Fairy Day celebrates one of childhood’s favourite visitors. The Tooth Fairy is an American tradition with European and superstitious roots.

Losing baby teeth is sometimes a traumatic experience for young children. Enter the world of the friendly, smiling and soothing Tooth Fairy. As a young child’s first baby tooth becomes loose, the child often fears losing it. The promise of a visit from the Tooth Fairy and a gift, turns the occasion into something to look forward to. When the tooth finally falls out, mom cleans it off. It is often put it into a “tooth box”. At bedtime, the child puts the tooth under his pillow. The tooth fairy comes after the child falls asleep. She takes the tooth and leaves a small gift, usually money. The tooth fairy leaves a gift every time the child loses a tooth.

Never fear: If the tooth is literally lost in some way, don’t worry. The Tooth Fairy always knows, and will still leave a gift. She magically knows each time a baby tooth falls out, and will arrive that night , even if the child is away at grandmas, or on vacation.

Male or female? There is ongoing debate whether the the Tooth Fairy is a male or a female. But, it’s pretty obvious. “She” is most definitely a female!

Polar Bear Day

Polar Bear Day celebrates the world’s largest carnivore. A polar bear can grow up to nine feet tall(when standing) and 1400 pounds. They are a favorite at zoos around the country. Polar bears live at the North Pole region, and are native to Alaska, Canada, Greenland, Norway, and Russia.

Need some ideas on how to celebrate today? Tops on my list is visiting the local zoo to see live polar bears. Teachers like to use this day to teach about polar bears and other bears, as kids are fascinated with all kinds of bears. Also, check the nature channels on cable TV. The networks often pick up on holidays like today, and run documentaries.

Did you Know? It is believed that all polar bears are left handed.

National Pistachio Day –

National Pistachio Day is a nutty day. You can celebrate National Pistachio Day by eating them, and learning more about them. We’re going to help with the learning part…….. read on.

Nutty Pistachio Facts:

Pistachios grow on trees. They are native to the Middle East.
It’s a long wait to get the first nut. A pistachio tree takes 7-10 years to mature.
California is the major producer in the U.S.
Pistachios are harvested in September by machines that shake the trees. It less than a minute.
The red dye is added to the nuts is only due to consumer demand for the color.
Its open hull is unique. The nut is ripe when the hull splits open.
People in the Middle East call it the “smiling nut” and in China its called the “happy nut”.
Pistachios are nutritious, so eat them up!

Celebrate today by eating Pistachios. They are great plain as a snack, in ice cream, and in a wide range of desserts.