February 27 is International Polar Bear Day
Polar bears are the world's largest carnivores. They can grow up to 9 feet tall when standing on their hind legs, and can weigh as much as 1400 pounds! They live in Alaska, Canada, Greenland, Norway and Russia. |
Click on the picture to learn much more about polar bears. |
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Click on the picture to read and listen to fairy tales.
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February 26 is National Tell a Fairy Tale Day
Fairy tales enable us to escape the daily grind and enter into a fantasy land, using our imaginations to envision beautiful maidens, evil witches, handsome princes, and magic wands. Pass on these stories to the children in your life, beginning today, and live happily ever after!
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February 25 is National Chili Day
This is a perfect day for a bowl of chili. Winter is getting old, people are getting cold, and warm soup or stew is a comfort food. Have some chili today! |
Click on the picture to read about the history and variations in chili recipes. |
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Click on the picture to see several YouTube videos of embroidery instructions. |
February is National Embroidery Month
Some people are still taught by their moms or grandmas how to embroider, but in many cases, it's a dying art. However, there's something really satisfying about creating a beautiful design on a lovely piece of fabric. It's also fun to make a plain, ordinary garment into a one-of-a-kind expression of your own personality.
Try it! You might like it! |
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February 23 is Banana Bread Day
Even people who don't really like bananas usually like banana bread. Don't let this day slip by you without trying our recipe for
the best banana bread you've ever eaten! Really, everyone raves about this recipe! |
Click on the picture to see all of our West Michigan Recipes. |
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Click on the picture to read more about our nation's first president. |
February 22 is George Washington's Birthday
George Washington was reluctant to fill the office of President, feeling that as a military man, he would be unable to lead the entire country. However, he proved to be one of the greatest presidents America has ever had.
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Don't have a pet? Click the picture
to find one that's just right for you!
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February 20 is
Love Your Pet Day
Who's always there with a cuddle, or a kiss, or just a loyal stare? Your pet, of course. I'm sure you already know many ways to love your pet. Whether you have a dog, cat, bird, fish, ferret, gerbil, hamster, mouse, turtle, snake, horse, or something else, today is the day to be sure they know how much you appreciate them.
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February 19 is
National Chocolate Mint Day
Andes Mints are the #1 after-dinner mint. It debuted in 1950, and became instantly popular. Enjoy these candies today, or celebrate with mint chocolate chip ice cream, chocolate cupcakes with mint frosting, or for something quick, hot chocolate stirred with a peppermint candy cane.
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Click the picture to see
20 recipes using
Andes chocolate mints.
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Click the picture to listen to
Randy Pausch's lecture on
Time Management. |
February is
National Time Management Month
Most people these days answer the question, "How are you?" with, "Too busy!" Is that you, too? There are many time management websites, systems, and suggestions. If you want to hear something different, set aside about an hour and listen to the unusual ideas of Randy Pausch. Remember him? "The Last Lecture?" Just click the picture to get some new insight on time management.
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