September Celebration Calendar
Monthly Celebrations
Children's Good Manners Month- There is NO EXCUSE for bad manners, right? Ideas for celebrating here http://nationalmannersmonth.com/ideas-c ... ners-month
National Piano Month- don’t you wish you would have keep up with those lessons and practicing? http://searchwarp.com/swa254964.htm
Library Card Sign-up Month – If you don’t frequent your library – start this month! Libraries today have a lot more than books- they have magazines, DVD’s, Music Cd’s, Books on Tape, puppets and much more! http://www.ala.org/ala/pio/mediarelatio ... rdsign.cfm
National Chicken Month – Our friend the chicken, the original white meat. http://www.nationalchickenmonth.com/
National Cholesterol Awareness Month- maybe it is time to have your cholesterol checked?? http://www.americanheart.org/presenter. ... er=3033059
Better Breakfast Month- the most important and often most neglected part of the day. Check out http://www.mrbreakfast.com for some ideas or how about some making some of these? http://mrbreakfast.com/gift_jars.asp
National Chile Month – can you take the heat? http://www.chilepepperinstitute.org/ or try growing your own http://www.urbanchiles.com/
National Rice Month- Globally Rice is the #1 staple food and the price of it worldwide has been escalating at a scary rate. Or if you have kids check out the picture book Everybody Cooks Rice by Norah Dooley for a worldly view of rice and it even has recipes at the end of the book. (p.s. this part of a series of books by this author- all of them are great!) or just check out http://www.usarice.com/consumer/index.html for more facts and info.
National Honey Month- bees make honey but more importantly they are essential for pollinating all the crops that result in food on our table. Try some local honey http://www.honeylocator.com/ , try a new variety
Pleasure Your Mate Month- yes, I know this is a family show but maybe it is time to open up a little. If you are already blushing, just keep scrolling… Need ideas http://www.marriedromance.com/articles/ ... r-mate.htm
National Coupon Month
National Coupon Clipping Month
Heather Stapf
Most of us snip them every Sunday. It was a way of growing up, to help around the house. Picking up the scissors, rooting through the Sunday Sun, and clipping those coupons.
Did you know that September is considered National Coupon Clipping Month? Probably not, which is why I must share some brief tidbits about the history of coupons.
It all started in 1894 when Asa Candler (a druggist who bought the formula for Coca Cola) gave out hand written tickets for a free glass. In 1895, C.W. Post (maker of Grape Nuts) distributed coupons for one cent off towards his cereal.
Largely in part of the Great Depression did coupons make a big impact in the American household. 1957 is when the coupon industry was born, thanks to the development of the Nielsen Coupon Clearing House.
By 1975, coupon popularity began to grow again. It was estimated that over 35 billion coupons were circulated that year and that 65 percent of American households were clipping coupons.
That all leads us to the celebration of the 112th birthday of the coupon. Saving money is important, especially in a time when prices for common goods (such as gas) have begun to rise. For college students, shaving costs is important and that earns them an A+.
Next time you see a coupon, clip it out and use it. Instead of paying $3.99 for a box of cereal, you could save a whole 25 cents!
Daily Celebrations
1st- Labor Day
2nd- The first day of school for many…
3rd- TV soap opera Search for Tomorrow premieres on CBS. (1951) - Did you ever have a soap that was/is your soap?
4th- Newspaper Carrier Day – acknowledge yours today if you have one- they get up awful early to get you that morning paper.
5th - National Cheese Pizza Day – have you ever tried pizza on the grill? Yummy, Yummy!
Cartoon Cathy author Cathy Lee Guisewite Birthday
6th- Read a Book Day- when was the last time you sat down and enjoyed a book from cover to cover at one sitting. If you read a great book- pass it along to someone or take part in this http://www.bookcrossing.com/
National Coffee Ice Cream Day- another excuse to eat ice cream. Darn.
7th- Grandparent’s Day- hopefully your were/are lucky enough to be influenced by a grandparent. Celebrate them today. http://www.grandparents-day.com/
Raggedy Ann was born in 1915- did you have a Raggedy Ann doll as a child?
The first Miss America beauty Pageant is held in Atlantic City N.J. (1921) - Miss America has come a long way, or has it?
8th - Star Trek premiered on television (1966) - Were you in love with Captain Kirk or without understanding why Spock?
9th - Elvis Presley first appears on the Ed Sullivan Show. (1956)- oh Elvis- there hasn’t been one like you since. Dig up your favorite Elvis tune and give it a listen--- maybe Blue Christmas anyone??
10th - TV Dinner Day - remember the TV dinner of your youth? Check out the Frozen Food aisle and try a new breed TV dinner- some of them have gotten surprisingly sophisticated.
11th - The Beatles recorded their 1st single "Love Me Do". (1962)
12th- National Chocolate Milkshake Day. – when was the last time YOU made a milkshake. If you don’t want to make a milkshake then how about just shaking your milks?
Future President John F. Kennedy married Jacqueline Bouvier. (1953)- Camelot….
Video Games Day- Pong, Donkey Kong, or Wii- give the controllers a whirl!
13th- National Peanut Day. There are approximately 810 peanuts in an 18 oz. jar of peanut butter.
International Chocolate Day - Milton Hershey Birthday- 1847 - Mr. Hershey I am blowing you a big kiss then eating a little one
14th - National Anthem Day - Francis Scott-Key composed the lyrics to "The Star Spangled Banner". (1814) SIng it at the top of your lungs in the shower today! Did you get a chill and a tear welling up in your eye everytime you heard it while watching the Olympics? I did.
15th – You are free to make up your own holiday and celebrate today.
16th – National Play-Dough Day – close your eyes- can you smell it? Feel it? Taste it?
United Nations International Day of Peace – think peaceful thoughts for every corner of the world today.
The Mayflower sets sail from Plymouth, England. It carried pilgrims headed to the New World, to escape religious persecution. (1620)
17th - Citizenship Day- Can you pass the citizenship test? http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/13442226/
National Student Day- celebrate the love of learning today.
Constitution Day http://www.constitutionday.com/ - how well do you really know the document that our country is founded on? In this election year maybe take the time to find out a little more about it.
18th – take a breather today.
19th - National Butterscotch Pudding Day – a forgotten flavor but one that is still a tasty treat. Break out the Jell-O.
Mickey Mouse Debuts in 1928- Walt the genius- thank you!
20th- Eat An Apple Day – it is prime apple picking season- try some new kinds!
Wife Appreciation Day- we all need to appreciate our wives don’t we? Hey- wait- I think I am my own wife- I am going to get a massage right now!
National Punch Day - try a new recipe for the upcoming holiday season and then share it on the recipe board here at MHH
Billi Jean King defeated Bobby Riggs in tennis match – go play tennis today and raise your racket to Ms. King!
21st - World Gratitude Day – sit down and write 50 things you are grateful for. Amaze yourself with how truly blessed you are.
22nd – Autumn begins
Elephant Appreciation Day. The Elephant Sanctuary in Hohenwald, TN, is home to several elephants retired from show business. The website, http://www.elephants.com, features a live "Elecam" where students might spot sanctuary residents strolling the 2700-acre land.
Ice Cream Cone Birthday (1903)- waffle, sugar, cake – they are all yum. Put a mini marshmellow in the bottom to stop the drips and then fill the it with ice cream, pudding, yogurt or fresh fruit chunks.
Family Day – A Day to Eat Dinner with your Children
23rd - The planet Neptune is first discovered by German astronomer Johann Gottfried Golle. (1846) – stand outside tonight and stare off into space. It is a wonder in itself- the vastness of space.
24th- National Cherries Jubilee Day. Cherries Jubilee is a fancy schmancy dessert made with liqueur.
National Punctuation Day http://www.nationalpunctuationday.com/ - I am not the best punctuator. OK- there- I admitted it.
Womens Health and Fitness Day – go for a walk today http://www.fitnessday.com
25th- Sandra Day O'Connor became the first female Supreme Court Justice. (1981)- hats off to you , Ma’am!
National One Hit Wonder Day- what is your favorite one-hit wonder? The one that pops into my head is “I get Knocked Down, but I get up again, never going to keep me down—ohhhh Danny boy…” that must be circa 1996ish?
26th – Johnny Appleseeds birthday
27th- National Corned Beef Hash Day- I don't think I have ever eaten Corned Beef hash- have you?
National Chocolate Milk Day- a little Nestle's powder and a good stir in a cold, cold glass of milk- yum.
Family Health and Fitness Day - take the family out for a walk or a bike ride and enjoy the day moving together. http://www.fitnessday.com
National Public Lands Day http://www.publiclandsday.org/
28th - National Good Neighbors Day – do something nice for your neighbor today- even if you don’t particularly like them ?! http://www.natgoodneighborday.org/
Womens Health and Fitness Day – go for a walk today http://www.fitnessday.com
America on the Move day http://www.americaonthemove.org
National Strawberry Cream Pie Day. Make a guilt free version by slicing strawberries, topping them with fat free Cool Whip, and some crushed Honey Maid Cinnamon Thin Crisps from Nabisco's 100 Calorie Packs. Mmmmmm! ( from http://www.hungrygirl.com)
29th – what are you going to be for Halloween?
30th- Safety pin invented – hook one on your keyring to have one “just in case”!
Enjoy!
Monthly Celebrations
Children's Good Manners Month- There is NO EXCUSE for bad manners, right? Ideas for celebrating here http://nationalmannersmonth.com/ideas-c ... ners-month
National Piano Month- don’t you wish you would have keep up with those lessons and practicing? http://searchwarp.com/swa254964.htm
Library Card Sign-up Month – If you don’t frequent your library – start this month! Libraries today have a lot more than books- they have magazines, DVD’s, Music Cd’s, Books on Tape, puppets and much more! http://www.ala.org/ala/pio/mediarelatio ... rdsign.cfm
National Chicken Month – Our friend the chicken, the original white meat. http://www.nationalchickenmonth.com/
National Cholesterol Awareness Month- maybe it is time to have your cholesterol checked?? http://www.americanheart.org/presenter. ... er=3033059
Better Breakfast Month- the most important and often most neglected part of the day. Check out http://www.mrbreakfast.com for some ideas or how about some making some of these? http://mrbreakfast.com/gift_jars.asp
National Chile Month – can you take the heat? http://www.chilepepperinstitute.org/ or try growing your own http://www.urbanchiles.com/
National Rice Month- Globally Rice is the #1 staple food and the price of it worldwide has been escalating at a scary rate. Or if you have kids check out the picture book Everybody Cooks Rice by Norah Dooley for a worldly view of rice and it even has recipes at the end of the book. (p.s. this part of a series of books by this author- all of them are great!) or just check out http://www.usarice.com/consumer/index.html for more facts and info.
National Honey Month- bees make honey but more importantly they are essential for pollinating all the crops that result in food on our table. Try some local honey http://www.honeylocator.com/ , try a new variety
Pleasure Your Mate Month- yes, I know this is a family show but maybe it is time to open up a little. If you are already blushing, just keep scrolling… Need ideas http://www.marriedromance.com/articles/ ... r-mate.htm
National Coupon Month
National Coupon Clipping Month
Heather Stapf
Most of us snip them every Sunday. It was a way of growing up, to help around the house. Picking up the scissors, rooting through the Sunday Sun, and clipping those coupons.
Did you know that September is considered National Coupon Clipping Month? Probably not, which is why I must share some brief tidbits about the history of coupons.
It all started in 1894 when Asa Candler (a druggist who bought the formula for Coca Cola) gave out hand written tickets for a free glass. In 1895, C.W. Post (maker of Grape Nuts) distributed coupons for one cent off towards his cereal.
Largely in part of the Great Depression did coupons make a big impact in the American household. 1957 is when the coupon industry was born, thanks to the development of the Nielsen Coupon Clearing House.
By 1975, coupon popularity began to grow again. It was estimated that over 35 billion coupons were circulated that year and that 65 percent of American households were clipping coupons.
That all leads us to the celebration of the 112th birthday of the coupon. Saving money is important, especially in a time when prices for common goods (such as gas) have begun to rise. For college students, shaving costs is important and that earns them an A+.
Next time you see a coupon, clip it out and use it. Instead of paying $3.99 for a box of cereal, you could save a whole 25 cents!
Daily Celebrations
1st- Labor Day
2nd- The first day of school for many…
3rd- TV soap opera Search for Tomorrow premieres on CBS. (1951) - Did you ever have a soap that was/is your soap?
4th- Newspaper Carrier Day – acknowledge yours today if you have one- they get up awful early to get you that morning paper.
5th - National Cheese Pizza Day – have you ever tried pizza on the grill? Yummy, Yummy!
Cartoon Cathy author Cathy Lee Guisewite Birthday
6th- Read a Book Day- when was the last time you sat down and enjoyed a book from cover to cover at one sitting. If you read a great book- pass it along to someone or take part in this http://www.bookcrossing.com/
National Coffee Ice Cream Day- another excuse to eat ice cream. Darn.
7th- Grandparent’s Day- hopefully your were/are lucky enough to be influenced by a grandparent. Celebrate them today. http://www.grandparents-day.com/
Raggedy Ann was born in 1915- did you have a Raggedy Ann doll as a child?
The first Miss America beauty Pageant is held in Atlantic City N.J. (1921) - Miss America has come a long way, or has it?
8th - Star Trek premiered on television (1966) - Were you in love with Captain Kirk or without understanding why Spock?
9th - Elvis Presley first appears on the Ed Sullivan Show. (1956)- oh Elvis- there hasn’t been one like you since. Dig up your favorite Elvis tune and give it a listen--- maybe Blue Christmas anyone??
10th - TV Dinner Day - remember the TV dinner of your youth? Check out the Frozen Food aisle and try a new breed TV dinner- some of them have gotten surprisingly sophisticated.
11th - The Beatles recorded their 1st single "Love Me Do". (1962)
12th- National Chocolate Milkshake Day. – when was the last time YOU made a milkshake. If you don’t want to make a milkshake then how about just shaking your milks?
Future President John F. Kennedy married Jacqueline Bouvier. (1953)- Camelot….
Video Games Day- Pong, Donkey Kong, or Wii- give the controllers a whirl!
13th- National Peanut Day. There are approximately 810 peanuts in an 18 oz. jar of peanut butter.
International Chocolate Day - Milton Hershey Birthday- 1847 - Mr. Hershey I am blowing you a big kiss then eating a little one
14th - National Anthem Day - Francis Scott-Key composed the lyrics to "The Star Spangled Banner". (1814) SIng it at the top of your lungs in the shower today! Did you get a chill and a tear welling up in your eye everytime you heard it while watching the Olympics? I did.
15th – You are free to make up your own holiday and celebrate today.
16th – National Play-Dough Day – close your eyes- can you smell it? Feel it? Taste it?
United Nations International Day of Peace – think peaceful thoughts for every corner of the world today.
The Mayflower sets sail from Plymouth, England. It carried pilgrims headed to the New World, to escape religious persecution. (1620)
17th - Citizenship Day- Can you pass the citizenship test? http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/13442226/
National Student Day- celebrate the love of learning today.
Constitution Day http://www.constitutionday.com/ - how well do you really know the document that our country is founded on? In this election year maybe take the time to find out a little more about it.
18th – take a breather today.
19th - National Butterscotch Pudding Day – a forgotten flavor but one that is still a tasty treat. Break out the Jell-O.
Mickey Mouse Debuts in 1928- Walt the genius- thank you!
20th- Eat An Apple Day – it is prime apple picking season- try some new kinds!
Wife Appreciation Day- we all need to appreciate our wives don’t we? Hey- wait- I think I am my own wife- I am going to get a massage right now!
National Punch Day - try a new recipe for the upcoming holiday season and then share it on the recipe board here at MHH
Billi Jean King defeated Bobby Riggs in tennis match – go play tennis today and raise your racket to Ms. King!
21st - World Gratitude Day – sit down and write 50 things you are grateful for. Amaze yourself with how truly blessed you are.
22nd – Autumn begins
Elephant Appreciation Day. The Elephant Sanctuary in Hohenwald, TN, is home to several elephants retired from show business. The website, http://www.elephants.com, features a live "Elecam" where students might spot sanctuary residents strolling the 2700-acre land.
Ice Cream Cone Birthday (1903)- waffle, sugar, cake – they are all yum. Put a mini marshmellow in the bottom to stop the drips and then fill the it with ice cream, pudding, yogurt or fresh fruit chunks.
Family Day – A Day to Eat Dinner with your Children
23rd - The planet Neptune is first discovered by German astronomer Johann Gottfried Golle. (1846) – stand outside tonight and stare off into space. It is a wonder in itself- the vastness of space.
24th- National Cherries Jubilee Day. Cherries Jubilee is a fancy schmancy dessert made with liqueur.
National Punctuation Day http://www.nationalpunctuationday.com/ - I am not the best punctuator. OK- there- I admitted it.
Womens Health and Fitness Day – go for a walk today http://www.fitnessday.com
25th- Sandra Day O'Connor became the first female Supreme Court Justice. (1981)- hats off to you , Ma’am!
National One Hit Wonder Day- what is your favorite one-hit wonder? The one that pops into my head is “I get Knocked Down, but I get up again, never going to keep me down—ohhhh Danny boy…” that must be circa 1996ish?
26th – Johnny Appleseeds birthday
27th- National Corned Beef Hash Day- I don't think I have ever eaten Corned Beef hash- have you?
National Chocolate Milk Day- a little Nestle's powder and a good stir in a cold, cold glass of milk- yum.
Family Health and Fitness Day - take the family out for a walk or a bike ride and enjoy the day moving together. http://www.fitnessday.com
National Public Lands Day http://www.publiclandsday.org/
28th - National Good Neighbors Day – do something nice for your neighbor today- even if you don’t particularly like them ?! http://www.natgoodneighborday.org/
Womens Health and Fitness Day – go for a walk today http://www.fitnessday.com
America on the Move day http://www.americaonthemove.org
National Strawberry Cream Pie Day. Make a guilt free version by slicing strawberries, topping them with fat free Cool Whip, and some crushed Honey Maid Cinnamon Thin Crisps from Nabisco's 100 Calorie Packs. Mmmmmm! ( from http://www.hungrygirl.com)
29th – what are you going to be for Halloween?
30th- Safety pin invented – hook one on your keyring to have one “just in case”!
Enjoy!
