Movember is Here!….Join Our Team!

Mo Bros and Mo Sistas Unite!

It’s that time of year again. Movember is fast approaching and we need your help. Last year our Grimsby Yoga Movember team raised $1,374.00. And 2015 is going to be even more fun! Just like last year we will be awarding FREE weeks of yoga for being part of our team and collecting donations. Earn one free week of yoga just for joining our team and earn an additional free week for raising over $25.00 in donations for our team. An additional free week will be awarded to our top Movember team member who collects the most donations. Free weeks must be used within one calender year.

What is Movember?

As an official global charity, Movember’s vision is to have an everlasting impact on the face of men’s health. During November each year, Movember is responsible for the sprouting of millions of moustaches around the world. Through the power of the moustache, vital funds and awareness are raised to combat prostate and testicular cancer and mental health challenges.

HOW IT WORKS

Movember encourages men to join the movement by growing a moustache for the 30-days of November. After REGISTERING on Movember.com, these generous Mo Bros start the month clean-shaven, then grow and groom their Mo (slang for moustache), asking friends and family to donate to their efforts. With their new moustaches, these Mo Bros act as walking and talking billboards, bringing awareness to men’s health issues and prompting conversations wherever they go.

Movember’s not just for Mo Bros. Mo Sistas are an important part of Movember’s success. Once REGISTERED, Mo Sistas raise funds and encourage the men in their lives to get involved. Essentially, Mo Sistas do everything that Mo Bros do, without a Mo. Learn more about Mo Sistas HERE.

At the end of the month, Mo Bros and Mo Sistas celebrate their Movember journey by throwing their own Movember EVENTS or attending one of the official GALA PARTÉS held around the world.

THE MOVEMBER EFFECT

Movember supports world class MEN’S HEALTH PROGRAMS that combat prostate and testicular cancer and mental health challenges. These programs, directed by the Movember Foundation, are focused on awareness and education, living with and beyond cancer, staying mentally healthy, living with and beyond mental illness and research to achieve our vision of an everlasting impact on the face of men’s health.

MOVEMBER – A GLOBAL MOVEMENT

Since its humble beginnings in 2003 in Melbourne, Australia, Movember has grown to become a truly global movement inspiring more than 3 Million Mo Bros and Mo Sistas to participate across 21 countries worldwide.

In addition, Movember is aware of Mo Bros and Mo Sistas supporting the campaign and men’s health causes across the globe, from Moscow to Rio de Janeiro, and everywhere in between.

In 2012, over 1.1 million Mo Bros and Mo Sistas around the world joined the movement, raising CAD $146.6 million.

Movember’s cost focus and economies of scale have resulted in a global fundraising and administration cost to funds raised ratio of 8%. This is well below international fundraising standards, with best practice in the range of 15% – 25%. Exceeding best practice by such a significant amount reflects Movember’s goal of reaching the highest possible campaign outcome while carefully monitoring costs.

Join our Grimsby Yoga Movember team at http://ca.movember.com/team/1557269

National Frappé Day

National Frappé Day is today. It’s time to make, or buy, and drink your favourite Frappé.

One might consider Frappés to have an identity crisis. It’s made of many different things. The dictionary definition of Frappe is that it is an ice cream beverage drink. So, what’s with all of the confusion? First of all, some definitions and recipes, are the same as the ingredients for a milkshake. Also, many frappé recipes do not call for ice cream at all. Some use whipped cream. Other recipes use yogurt in place of ice cream. Other recipes still, include alcohol.

Do you care what the official definition of Frappés is? Of course not. You just care that it tastes so good, that you clamour for more. Thanks to its popularity, there are recipes galore. Perhaps the most popular today, are coffee and mocha frappés, served by coffee shops and cafés.

BTW: There’s a reason why National Frappé Day occurs in October. That’s so we can enjoy Pumpkin Frappé.

Here’s wishing you a very Happy National Frappé Day. Bottoms up.

Virus Appreciation Day

Today’s obscure holiday is Virus Appreciation Day. It gives us the opportunity to show a little respect for nasty viruses.

Respect!? You want to give viruses respect? I should think not. Rather, let’s give them a good dose of penicillin.

There are many types of viruses: human, animal and computer viruses readily come to mind. We sure can appreciate the seriousness and significance of both human and computer viruses. And, we can worry that animal (aka bird flu) viruses may jump over to affect humans.

So, let’s dedicate today to appreciating that viruses can be very serious, if not deadly. Let’s then take measures to protect ourselves, our loved ones, and even our computers to minimize the risk of serious viruses and update that computer antivirus software (is yours expired?) or get that booster shot (are you overdue?), today is a good day to check that you are up to date!

Name Your Car Day

Name Your Car Day is today! Does your car have a name? Lots of people name their cars. People with big boats, name their boat, and we think nothing of it. So, why not name your car or truck!?

Every car has character and personality. We spend a lot of time in our cars, and caring for them. So, it’s only fitting that each car gets its own name.

Selecting a name should be made with care and consideration. Give your car a name that properly reflects its character. What you name you car should be a proper reflection of its character and performance, and your desires for your car. In general, guys names are for guys’ cars, and girl names are for the cars that you ladies drive. Aside from that, selection of a name is wide open. But, be careful….cars have feelings, too.

Here are some of our thoughts in selecting an appropriate name for your car:

Don’t select wimpy names. That might give your car a personality complex and it will perform accordingly.
Do give a strong, aggressive name to sports cars and cars with powerful engines.
Sleek, sexy feline-like cars savour names that begin with “lady”.
Old junkers are proud just to be around. You can call them just about anything. Try “Tramp”, or “Old Yeller”, “Old Blue”.
Pick names to reflect your personality.
Pickup trucks MUST have country names.
Don’t give common names (like Joe, Mike or Sue) to luxury cars. They beam over names like Reginald, Archibald, and Crystal.

My Favourite is the old “Family Truckster”!

National Mud Pack Day

National Mud Pack Day is today. Pile on the facials. Ladies, this is your day. Guys, you can get a mud pack facial, too. Just don’t let your buddies know that you did!

Mud packs were once the rage for facial treatments. It is still popular. But, the mud in facials has been replaced with a variety of other ingredients. It is supposed to keep the skin young, soft and supple. Does it work? Girls who use it, swear by it.

Did you know? A mud pack is a quick treatment for bee stings. Use it, if needed, when you are out on a hike, or until you can get to a place to be treated for bee and wasp stings.

Celebrate today with a mud pack. Guys, make this a special day by buying a gift certificate for a facial for your special lady. Make sure to tell her its not that she needs it. Rather, its because it is comforting, and will make her feel good.

Ask a Stupid Question Day

Today is “Ask a Stupid Question Day”. It’s your opportunity to speak up, and to ask all those questions you were afraid to ask. All those questions that you thought were too stupid or dumb to ask, have been piling up all year long. Today is the day to unload them. C’mon give it a try. Nobody will laugh……we hope.

This may be a stupid question, but I will ask it anyway…… Teachers say there is no such thing as a stupid question. Or, that no question is too stupid to ask. If this is true, then why do your classmates laugh when you ask a question? Yes, kids can be cruel. But, if you have a question, there’s no better place to ask, than in the classroom.

Today’s Quote: “Stupid is as stupid does”. Forrest Gump

Movie of the Day: “Dumb and Dumber”

Other “Stupid” stuff:

Ask a stupid question, get a stupid answer.
This might sound stupid, but……
Do you think I’m stupid enough to fall for that (duh!)
Seen on a T-shirt “I’m with Stupid”. Well, if that’s true, how smart are you?
Origin of Ask a Stupid Question Day:
The roots of this special day goes back to the 1980’s. At the time, there was a movement by teachers to try to get kids to ask more questions in the classroom. Kids sometimes hold back, fearing their question is stupid, and asking it will result in ridicule.Teachers created this day on September 28, If it fell on a weekend, they would celebrate it on the last day of the month.

Native American Day

This day is set aside to honour and celebrate Native Americans, the first Americans to live in the U.S. and Canada. Still commonly referred to as American Indians, the term “Native Americans” has been used in recent years as a sign of respect and recognition that they were indeed the first people to populate our great and wonderful nation. By the time the first explorers and settlers arrived from Europe, Native Americans had populated the entire North American continent, from the Atlantic to the Pacific, and from the Gulf of Mexico all the way to the northern reaches of Canada.

Johnny Appleseed Day

Johnny Appleseed Day honours one of America’s great legends. Johnny Appleseed was a real person. John Chapman was among the American settlers who were captivated by the movement west across the continent. As Johnny Appleseed traveled west, he planted apple trees along the way, and sold trees to settlers. With every apple tree that was planted, the legend grew.

A Little About the Legend:

• John Chapman (aka Johnny Appleseed) was born on September 26, 1774.
• He was a nurseryman who started out planting trees in western New York and Pennsylvania.
• During the life of John Chapman, the “West” was places like Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, and Illinois.
• John Chapman was a deeply religious person He was known to preach during his travels.
• According to legend, Johny Appleseed led a simple life and wanted little. He rarely accepted money and often donated any money he received.
• It is believed that he died on March 11, 1845, from what was referred to as the “winter plague”. The actual date of his death has been disputed.

There is a lot of “legend” in stories written about Johny Appleseed. By it’s definition, over the years, legends grow bigger than life. It also appears that there is some link between Johny Appleseed and very early Arbor Day celebrations.

Celebrate today with an apple rich menu. Include fresh apples for snacks, and some applesauce or apple pie for dessert. And, make plans to plant an apple tree.

Origin of “Johnny Appleseed Day”:

There is plenty of documentation to support claims for Johnny Appleseed Day on March 11th and on September 26th. We found no one who claims to have created this special day.

So, here’s the skinny on the two dates:

• John Chapman was born on September 26, 1774. This date is undisputed.
• It is believed he died on March 11, 1845. However, this date was not formally recorded and the date of death is disputed.

Here is how we come out on the debate: This day should be celebrated on the day of his birth. His birth date is undisputed. His birthday coincides with the season of the apple harvest. A birth is a more positive day than a death.  We think Johnny would agree.

National Comic Book Day

Today is National Comic Book Day…… a super cool day! Share a comic book with a friend today. We don’t know of anyone who doesn’t like a good comic book.

Comic books are great reading. They either tell an ongoing story, provide humour, or offer intrigue and suspense. In all comic books, good eventually prevails over evil. So, comic books always make us feel good.

Did you Know? (of course you did!): Comic books have great value as a collectors item. Don’t ever throw away those old comic books. Down the road, the series you are collecting today, may be worth its weight in gold!

Here are some of the ways that we have read, or heard, on how to enjoy National Comic Book Day:

• Buy a comic book, or two, or,…….
• Read a comic book, or two, or…….
• Trade comic books among your friends.
• Some stores are rumored to offer free comic books on this day. (If you hear of a store offering free comic books, let me know…I’m there!)

National Cherries Jubilee Day

Today is National Cherries Jubilee Day. Today will make cherry lovers jubilant. If you enjoy cherries, you must absolutely love this day.

Cherries Jubilee is easy to make. All you need is a can of cherry pie filling, some cognac (or brandy) and vanilla ice cream.

Make today as sweet as a cherry. Enjoy National Cherries Jubilee Day to the max!