October 1: CD Player Day, Child Health Day, Fire Pup Day, International Day of Older Persons, Model T Day, National Lace Day, World Day of Bullying Prevention / Blue Shirt Day, World Habitat Day, World Vegetarian Day
October 2: Guardian Angels Day, International Day of Non-Violence, National Custodial Workers Day, Techie Day, World Farm Animals Day
October 3: Balloons Around the World Day Happy National Lace Day! I will be celebrating in this dress from Muse Apparel.
Someday : ) October 4: Blessing of the Animals Day, Improve Your Office Day, Cinnamon Roll Day, Ten-Four Day, World Animal Day
October 5: Lee's National Denim Day, National Diversity Day, Walk to School in the USA Day, World Smile Day, World Teachers' Day
October 6: Cephalopod Awareness Day, Ecological Debt Day, Inter-American Water Day, Mad Hatter Day, National German-American Day, World Card Making Day
October 7: Change a Light Day, Intergeneration Day, World Communion Day, You Matter to Me Day
Well, Happy Cinnamon Roll Day! And just when I was getting down on myself for spending so much time putting together this blog, here is a great quote from Dr. Seuss to help me through - Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind" You Matter To Me - Have a happy day and thanks for sticking with me!
October 8: Columbus Day, Native American Day, National Depression Screening Day, National Kick Butt Day, National Pierogi Day
October 9: Leif Erikson Day, National Chess Day, National Face Your Fears Day, World Post Day
October 10: Emergency Nurses Day, Naval Academy Day, Stop Bullying Day World Mental Health Day, World Porridge Day
October 11: National Coming Out Day, World Sight Day
October 12: Free Thought Day, Day of Six Billion, International Moment of Frustration Scream Day, World Egg Day
October 13: Universal Music Day October 14: Alternative Fuel Day, Be Bald and Be Free Day, Clergy Appreciation Day
October 15: International Day of Rural Women, I Love Lucy Day, National Cake Decorating Day, National Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day, National Grouch Day CakeWrecks pretty much makes me cry of laughter every day with horrendous and embarrassing cake decorating fails. Every Sunday, however, they share cakes that wouldn't make you cry if they showed up at your wedding. It's nice to know that not every cake has to have words/names misspelled!
Also, for National Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day, here is a DIY Computer Maintenance Checklist from Apartment Therapy to keep your virtual desktop running smoothly for years to come. Happy grouching!
XO
What a wild week it's been. Where to begin. . . I drove down to Colorado Springs to fill in at an office I would KILL to work at. Met more really awesome people and had a pretty disastrous camping trip that actually turned out to be not-so-bad. Found a stray dog. Adopted said dog. Very crazy ten days. I hope you had an awesome end to your May. Here's a list to catch you up on your holidays you've been so desperately awaiting!
May 21 - National Memo Day, National Waiters and Waitresses Day, Rapture Party Day
May 22 - Be a Musical Instrument Day, National Taffy Day
May 23 - Lucky Penny Day, World Turtle Day
May 24 - National Escargot Day, Brothers' Day, International Tiara Day, Morse Code Day | International Morse Code Alphabet!
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Morse-coded necklaces, blankets and scarves - People would have NO idea they say something!!
| | So many Morse code crafts, I don't even know where to begin! I LOVE the idea of crafting hidden messages all over my wardrobe. Maybe some Morse Art coming up next??Also, am I wrong in saying memo = Post-it? Check out this stop motion video of Post-its! Super cute! Happy Memo Day! May 25 - National Missing Children's Day, Tap Dance Day, Cookie Monster's Birthday, Geek Pride Day, Towel Day, National Wig Out Day, Player Piano Day
May 26 - International Jazz Day, Sally Ride Day
May 27 - Sunscreen Day
May 28 - Amnesty International Day, Memorial Day
May 29 - Learn About Composting Day
May 30 - Water a Flower Day
Colorado is suffering from major wildfires right now so it's not exactly the most fun thing trying to breathe outside. I am lacking a need for sunscreen since I'm holed up in my dark apartment to keep the heat (and smoke) out. Let's travel to three places you might actually want to enjoy the sun and NEED sunscreen.
I want to sit on this dock with my feet dipped in the water and lather on the sunscreen until the sun goes does. Would you join me in Hungary for some dock-time? Come on!
| Or maybe Canada is more your style? Watching the sunset over Lake Superior sounds like another one of those times that you would need ample lotion to protect you from the sun. Oh, Lake Superior, how I miss you.
| Last, but certainly not least - a natural swimming pool in Samoa. I'm sure I would have a pretty hard time wanting to leave these crystal waters to reapply sunblock. Alas, I'm a fair-skinned strawberry blonde and would sizzle into oblivion if I didn't!
| May 31 - National Macaroon Day, Save Your Hearing Day, World No Tobacco Day, What You Think Upon Grows Day
Have you read "The Art of Racing in the Rain"?? A quote that pops up a couple of times in this amazing book is "Your car goes where your eyes go" and I think that goes hand in hand with "What you think upon grows" - What an awesome way to live At-Cause in your life! Celebrate the things you have brought into your life and the things you have continued to grow by thinking on them! Congrats!
P. S. To save your hearing - I'm addicted to my Jack Johnson station on Pandora. Perfect for summertime, if I say so myself!
Happy sizzling!
XO
Happy Friday!! This weekend is FULL of really awesome reasons to celebrate! Eat what you want day? Count me in! National babysitters' day? I babysat my way through middle and high school! And then, of course, there's mothers' day! I hope you have a fabulously relaxing weekend full of good food, fun crafts and thanking Mom for everything she's done!
Friday, May 11th - Eat What You Want Day, Military Spouses' Day,
Twilight Zone Day, National Windmill Day
Saturday, May 12th - Birth Mother's Day, Fatigue Syndrome Day, International Nurses' Day, Limerick Day, Hug Your Cat Day, National Babysitter's Day, National Mini Golf Day, Odometer Day, Stay Up All Night, World Belly Dance Day I like to think I was the greatest babysitter in my day. Looking back, I was probably a little on the boring side - letting kiddos do pretty much whatever they felt like without much structure. I wish I would have had access to the awesome crafting ideas for fun things to do back then, but I bet they still appreciated their freedom at least a little! Above you'll find Tie-Dying Basics (for the older ones) and DIY Kid Plates (to ENCOURAGE playing with their food! I bet Mom and Dad would have really appreciated THAT!) Sunday, May 13th - Frog Jumping Day, Leprechaun Day, Mother's Day I'll make this quick because I know your google reader is getting blown up by mother's day stories and tributes. If you feel like hearing a little more about the mothers/women in my life, check it out HERE. I sent my mom this really beautiful silver infinity bracelet and she had to wait WEEKS to open it for mother's day. I LOVE surprises!!Monday, May 14th - Dance Like a Chicken Day Last, but not least, for dance like a chicken day, I'd like to share my new favorite dance song. I am not one to dance in the car, but I find myself bee-bopping around to this tune. I love love LOVE The Sound of Sunshine by Michael Franti & Spearhead. It makes my heart sing!! Happy weekend and work week!
XO
Eight Track Tape Day, Barbershop Quartet Day, National Submarine Day
Check it out, peeps - http://8tracks.com/Super sweet online radio AND an app for your cellular telly!Happy jammin'XO
_Ditch New Year's Resolutions Day, Healthy Weight Week, Shape Up US Month _How are YOU doing with your New Year's Resolutions? I'm re-porting my 26 before 26 list in order to remind myself of my goals for the year. I hope you're staying on track with yours! Proud of myself so far! Below my list, I have a few fun motivators to help celebrate Healthy Weight Week and Shape Up US Month _1. Climb three more Fourteeners. (0/3)
2. Go camping at least five times this summer. (0/5)
3. Go skiing at least once this winter. (0/1)
4. Rent a house.
5. Ride my bike to Denver.
6. Keep one plant alive for an entire year.
7. Lost 10 lbs OR two sizes. (3/10)
8. Read 10 books. (0/10)
9. Document my 25th year through pictures. (17/366)
10. Continue on my path to becoming a Hygenius. (Genius Dental Hygienist!)
11. Run at least one more 10K. (0/1)
12. Try 25 new recipes. (2/25)
13. Build a bridge with my sister. | _14. Re-vamp my wardrobe. (New moccasins!)
15. Complete 10 DIY projects. (1/10)
16. Get a smart phone and not kill it. (So far, success!)
17. Go on a cruise.
18. Go on a hot air balloon ride.
19. Get all eight Harry Potter movies. (6/8)
20. Call one family member per week (not counting my mom or dad!) (2/52)
21. Volunteer for at least one dental event.
22. Have a dinner party.
23. Celebrate three years with the love of my life.
24. Take one vacation by myself.
25. Buy (and use) one new attachment for my KitchenAid.
26. Turn 26!! |
_Katie at GoodLife Eats Etc. has some awesome tips to Challenge Yourself to 1/3 Less Stress. I'm sure we all could use some help in this area! Amy from She Wears Many Hats shared an exciting playlist. . . Must. Download. Soon! _“Just the Way You Are” by Bruno Mars
“I Choose” by India.Arie & Bonnie Raitt
“Simple Things” by Tedeschi Trucks Band
“Keep Your Head Up” by Andy Grammer
“Give It Up” by Amos Lee
“King of Anything” by Sara Bareilles
“Atlas” by The Wood Brothers
“Why Can’t We” by Asa
“Unwritten” by Natasha Bedingfield
“Why Georgia” by John Mayer
“Caught Up” by Usher
“The Show” by Lenka
“500 Miles” by The MacDonald Bros.
“Animal” by Neon Trees
“Perfect” by Pink
“SexyBack” by Justin Timberlake
“Rolling In the Deep” by ADELE
“Ready to Run” by Dixie Chicks
“Freedom” by Amos Lee
“Paranoia In B Major” by The Avett Brothers
“Walk Softly On This Heart Of Mine” by The Kentucky Headhunters
“That’s the Way I Like It” by K.C. & The Sunshine Band
“Ring Of Fire” by Johnny Cash
“Landslide” by Stevie Nicks
“These Are the Days” by Jamie Cullum
“Upside Down” by Jack Johnson
“We Can Make A Difference” by Jaci Velasquez
“Morrison’s Jig” by The Irish Experience
“The Sweet Escape” by Gwen Stefani
“Beach Fever ” by General Johnson & The Chairmen of the Board
“You Dropped a Bomb on Me” by The Gap Band
“Free to Be Me” by Francesca Battistelli
“One Thing Leads to Another ” by The Fixx | _“Something Beautiful” by Needtobreathe
“Shop Around” by Captain & Tennille
“Back In Style” by Joss Stone
“Listen to the Music” by The Doobie Bros.
“Dancing Queen” by ABBA
“The Love Boat” by TV Themes
“Rock the Boat” by The Hues Corporation
“Hey, Soul Sister” by Train
“Rhythm of Love” by Plain White T’s
“Do It Again” by Steely Dan
“Come See About Me” by Tedeschi Trucks Band
“Slight Figure of Speech” by The Avett Brothers
“Bad Day (Hole In Your Shoe)” by Tim & Mollie O’Brien
“Dynamite” by Taio Cruz
“Two Princes” by Spin Doctors
“Same Ol’ River” by Sam Bush
“Heaven” by Salvador
“Life Is a Highway” by Rascal Flatts
“I Am Superman” by R.E.M.
“Hit Me With Your Best Shot” by Pat Benatar
“Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough” by Michael Jackson
“Don’t Wait Too Long” by Madeleine Peyroux
“Where Are We Runnin’?” by Lenny Kravitz
“Let’s Groove ” by Earth, Wind & Fire
“Little Sister” by Dwight Yoakam
“She’s a Bad Mama Jama” by Carl Carlton
“Wondering Where the Lions Are” by Bruce Cockburn
“I Will Not Be Broken” by Bonnie Raitt
“Crash Into Me” by Dave Matthews Band
“If This Is It” by Huey Lewis & The News
“Hard to Handle” by The Black Crowes
“All I Need” by Bethany Dillon
“You’re the First, the Last, My Everything” by Barry White
“Best of My Love” by The Emotions |
_Women's Health has a great 45-minute spin workout with a playlist to keep you moving! minutes 0 to 3 Warm up. Pedal comfortably with little or no resistance. "Diamonds from Sierra Leone," Kanye West featuring Jay-Z minutes 3 to 7 Add resistance. Make pedaling harder and rise out of the saddle. "Harder to Breathe," Maroon 5 minutes 7 to 11 Add more resistance. Slow your pace to 55 to 60 rpm. Alternate standing and sitting for 30 seconds each. "Grenade," Bruno Mars minutes 11 to 15 Active recovery. Reduce the resistance and maintain a brisk, high pace (cadence) at 88 rpm. "Just Can't Get Enough," The Black Eyed Peas minutes 15 to 19 Flat ride. Add a bit more resistance and pedal at 90 to 95 rpm. "Days Go By," Dirty Vegas minutes 19 to 23 Hill surges. Up the resistance and pedal at 65 rpm. Every 30 seconds, increase your leg speed and surge as fast as you can for 15 seconds. "Judas," Lady Gaga minutes 23 to 27 Fast and flat. Ease up on resistance and pedal at a fast pace (110+ rpm). "Party Rock Anthem," LMFAO minutes 27 to 31 Steep climb. Increase resistance and slow to 70 rpm, alternating between sitting and standing for 30 seconds each. "Uprising," Muse minutes 31 to 35 Steady cruising. Reduce resistance and pedal at your preferred cadence. "Curbside Prophet," Jason Mraz minutes 35 to 43 Speed play. Mix short and long sprints (95 to 110 rpm during sprints, 65 to 70 rpm during recovery). Start with 10 seconds and work up to 60 seconds (equal recovery time). "If U Seek Amy," Britney Spears minutes 43 to 45 Cool down. Pedal comfortably (85 rpm) with little or no resistance. "Love the Way You Lie, Part II," Rihanna Last, but not least, I am participating in the 21-Day Yoga Challenge! I get an email every day with a new yoga video, the point is to practice yoga every day for 21 days. Yoga Journal is a wonderful source for free yoga videos, health tips and wisdom. _Good luck NOT ditching your New Year's Resolution! You've already come this far!!
You're almost to week three of fifty-two!
XO
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