August 26 - It's for the Dogs!!!

Did you hear the news...

It's National Dog Day, and your four legged friend wants you to celebrate!  I know my little girl is looking forward to lots of attention and treats.  They are never too big to be a lap dog, and to a dog, it's always treat time somewhere.  

How do you spoil your baby?  

It's also National Cherry Popsicle Day....I'm sure your doggie wouldn't mind celebrating that either.  :)

It's Getting Hot and Spicy!

Do you like things bursting with spicy flavors?  Something that zings in your mouth?  Well, today is National Hot and Spicy Day.  So throw an extra pepper on your pizza.  Toss some cayenne in your spaghetti sauce.  Or drizzle the Tabasco over your chicken.  Whatever you are having to eat you might want to pep it up and celebrate today.  I made a nice, easy dip with Spicy V8, cream cheese, and lots of seasonings.  

Heat things up and take a big bite!  

Gimme Some More S'mores!

It's National S'mores Day!

First appearing in 1927 from the Girl Scouts, S'mores keeps on growing in popularity and products.  The word really does come from "some more."   According to a National S'mores Vacation Survey, Americans buy more than 90 million marshmallows each year with 50% going to s'mores, and the Hershey's company produces enough Hershey bars to make 746 million s'mores a year!  That's a lot of "Some More."

There are many ways to enjoy s'mores.  There's s'mores cereal, s'mores poptarts, nutrition bars, cookies, and ice cream.  Eggo even had a limited edition s'mores version of their waffles.  You can change it up with peanut butter and chocolate or marshmallows and banana.  Add jelly, use dark chocolate....the possibilities go on and on.  Me - This morning I am having a S'mores flavored syrup added to my yogurt.  Haven't tried it before but today is the perfect day. 

It's Book Lovers Day!

Remember Reading Rainbow....
"Take a Look; It's in a Book."   
Today is the day to put that into action.  



Open a book and fall into the story.  Find a nice relaxing corner or quiet spot outside and let yourself be taken away.  Whether learning about history, getting swept away in an adventure, or puzzling over the latest mystery, enjoy turning the pages as the story unfolds.

Here a Beer, There a Beer...

August is filled with beer - and something for all ages.

While from 2007 to 2012, International Beer Day was held on August 5th; it was changed to the first Friday of the month after 2012.  So this year you can celebrate twice if you would like.  I'm not sure what your boss will think about Beer Monday on the Fifth but a cold one after work should do the trick.  : )

On the Sixth, all ages can enjoy with a root beer float for National Root Beer Float Day.  A&W's giving away a free small one after 2.

Grab your brewski bottle, your mug of ale, or your root beer float glass and toast the upcoming couple of days!

It's August...A New Month of Holidays

August is a month of new holidays.  Time for - sorry to bring it up - back to school shopping and preparing for fall.  The stores have long sleeves and jackets, and school supplies are on sale.  What is August the month of...:?

National Golf Month, Peach Month, National Catfish Month, and Eye Exam Month all represent August.  You have your pick of how to celebrate.  Deep fry some catfish.  Bite into a juicy peach and let the stickiness drip down your chin.  Practice your golf swing - when you get a hole in 8 just blame it on not getting your Eyes checked yet.  :)

It also brings about preseason football.  

Enjoy the start of this great month!