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How to celebrate Aug 5th
Feeling adventurous? Start your day by capturing your journey with a dashcam. As you hit the road, stop by a local market to pick up ingredients for a couscous picnic. Invite friends to join you for a festive outdoor meal – amp up the ambiance with colorful decorations inspired by traffic lights.
After lunch, partake in a blogger-style photo session, showcasing your vibrant holiday spirit. Post your snapshots online to celebrate Blogger Day. As the sun sets, unwind with a Terry Fox-inspired run or walk, in honor of Work Like A Dog Day.
Pamper yourself with a seafood feast to mark Oyster Day. Don’t forget to incorporate local heritage and traditions into your menu for a touch of Alberta or British Columbia flair. Need a break from the festivities? Dedicate some time to brainstorm new business ideas for Start-Up Day.
Inject your evening with entrepreneurial zeal by networking over cocktails to observe Commerce Day. Before bed, swap stories of your day’s adventures in the spirit of camaraderie and entrepreneurial spirit. Wishing you a day filled with laughter, good food, and memorable moments – cheers to making the most of this motley medley of holidays!
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National Work Like A Dog Day
Grit your teeth and spend one day Working Like a Dog to reach your goals, renew your motivation, and boost your productivity in all areas of your life.
National Oyster Day
He was a brave man who first ate an oyster. Nevertheless, these slimy mollusks are a delicious delicacy, evoking the taste of the sea and open salt air.
Blogger Day
Create your own blog on one of the oldest blogging sites, Blogger. Document your day, review books, share recipes, and connect with other bloggers.
National Underwear Day
Embrace your body by dressing it up in your favorite underwear. Parade around the house, or if you’re feeling confident, post a picture on social media.
International Traffic Light Day
Managing urban intersections, guiding vehicles with synchronized signals, ensuring smooth flow, and enhancing road safety for commuters.
World Breastfeeding Week
Nurturing a bond like no other, this natural act of love fosters the health and well-being of both mother and child.
National Exercise With Your Child Week
Encouraging outdoor play, fostering healthy habits, and instilling a love for movement in children for lifelong well-being.
Simplify Your Life Week
Embracing minimalism, decluttering spaces, and focusing on what truly matters, finding peace in simplicity and mindful living.
International Clown Week
Exploring playful characters, spreading joy with colorful costumes, and delighting audiences with whimsical performances and antics.
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National Immunization Awareness Month
Guarding against preventable diseases, this medical shield protects lives, safeguards communities, and honors the value of health and well-being.
Child Support Awareness Month
Ensuring the well-being of our children, providing them with the care and resources they need, is a fundamental commitment in our society.
National Catfish Month
Go fishing for catfish, order it at a restaurant, or try your hand at cooking up your own fish using any number of tasty but simple catfish recipes.
National Golf Month
Enjoy the precision, challenge, and tranquility of a game that blends skill, strategy, and outdoor beauty.
National Breastfeeding Month
Nurturing an intimate connection, this natural practice provides infants with essential nourishment, promoting health and bonding.
National Cheerleading Safety Month
Ensuring spirited routines sparkle with confidence while avoiding unnecessary risks keeps the pep in cheer, making every performance a triumph.
Family Fun Month
Create lasting memories with activities that bring laughter, strengthen bonds, and fill your home with joy.
National Crayon Collection Month
Brighten classrooms and ignite creativity by sharing vibrant colors, ensuring every child has the tools to learn.
National Panini Month
A warm, crispy delight with melted cheese, fresh ingredients, and endless flavor combinations to satisfy cravings.
National Minority Donor Awareness Month
Increasing access to life-saving transplants by promoting organ donation awareness and addressing disparities in minority communities.
Medic Alert Awareness Month
Wearable lifesavers, providing crucial medical information, ensuring prompt care and potentially saving lives during emergencies.
National Hair Loss Awareness Month
Strands thin, and the scalp reveals a journey of self-discovery amidst changes, embracing transformations with courage and grace.
National Road Victim Month
Implementing precautions and awareness can significantly reduce accidents, save lives, and ensure safer travel for everyone.
Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month
Join the movement to support research, spread knowledge, and uplift families affected by this challenging genetic condition.
National Wellness Month
Enhancing overall health through mindful practices, balanced nutrition, regular exercise, and fostering positive mental attitudes.
National Black Business Month
Empowering communities and fostering economic growth through vibrant enterprises — championing the spirit of diversity in commerce.
National Peach Month
Attend a peach festival, go peach picking, or bake some peach-based goodies to pay tribute to this fuzzy, juicy, oh-so-flavorful pitted fruit.
Romance Awareness Month
Read a romance novel, watch a romantic movie, or plan a romantic getaway, date, or small act of love to appreciate the important role of romance in life.
National Fishing Month
Relaxing, meditative, and practical, fishing is an ideal hobby for many. Get out on the water with some bait and a fishing line, and catch yourself dinner.
National Water Quality Month
Read up on the small ways you can keep your community’s water clean, from picking up after your pets to avoiding pesticides, certain antibacterial chemicals, etc.
National Anti-Frizz Month
Alberto VO5 established Anti-Frizz Month to help those cursed with frizzy hair to find the right products and care routine to get smooth, silky hair.
Happiness Happens Month
Take stock of your life and figure out which things make you truly happy. Focus on them, and find new ways to fill your life with as much joy as possible.
Get Ready for Kindergarten Month
Preparing your child for their exciting journey into kindergarten, fostering confidence, curiosity, and readiness for new experiences ahead.
