Do you have a favorite American artist? August is the time to celebrate his masterpieces! American Artist Appreciation Month, which is recognized during the entire month of August every year, is the perfect opportunity to attend art shows and galleries in honor of your favorite American born artist. Get in touch with your artistic […]
National Mustard Day celebrates the “King of the Condiments”.  This special day was created by the National Mustard Museum in Mount Horeb, Wi. It was created as an annual event in 1991. It’s held on the first Saturday in August, and includes live music, parades, mustard games, free hot dogs (only with mustard!) and many […]
Wiggle Your Toes Day encourages you to give your little piggy toes some exercise. Â Those ten extremities at the ends of your feet, are crying out for a little freedom. Cramped up inside a pair of shoes or sneakers all day long, your stinky toes just don’t get the chance to move about freely, […]
 Ok tell me about a smile. Wikipedia explains that a smile is a facial expression formed by flexing the muscles most notably near both ends of the mouth. The smile can be also around the eyes. Among humans, it is customarily an expression of pleasure, happiness, or amusement, but can also be an involuntary […]
National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day celebrates and enjoys sweet, tasty chocolate chips. Chocolate chips are a great invention, and certainly deserve a little recognition. After all, where would chocolate chip cookies, cakes and muffins be without the chocolate chip!? Chocolate chips are popular in cooking and baking, for a wide variety of breads, cakes, and […]
Every August 3rd is National Watermelon Day so go out and cut yourself a nice large slice of the dripping juicy fruit! No other vegetable or fruit delivers more lycopene per serving than watermelon. Lycopene reduces the risks for certain cancers (prostate, uterine, gastrointestinal, lung), promotes cardiovascular health and male fertility, and prevents macular degeneration. […]
 The first week in August is National Clown Week! This wonderful learning activity: Fun with Clowns at Chateau Meddybemps addresses emotions/feelings, anticipation, counting and matching.  Clown Ruffle Collar Need: coffee filters and food coloring  Have children color the coffee filters by dipping them into colored water. Lay flat to dry. When dry […]
August Flower of the month: Gladiolus & Poppy Zodiac Signs:Â Leo / The Lion, July 23 – Aug. 22 Â Â Â Â Virgo / The Virgin, Aug. 23 – Sept. 22 The name for the Moon in August is called Grain Moon, Green Corn Moon, Barley Moon, Fruit Moon. The Full Moon is: August […]
