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Click on the picture, to find out more about National Caramel Apple Day. Today's Video Caramel Apple Cheese Cake Recipe	October 31 is National Caramel Apple Day Apples and caramel go together like chips ‘n’ cheese. There are many ways to customize your treats. Starting with the apple itself, do you prefer Granny Smith, Jonathan, or Braeburn? Once you have chosen your apple and coated it with caramel, then it gets even more difficult. Do you leave it with just the caramel coating, or will you decorate it? There are so many ways to decorate it. Maybe you’ll add some chocolate or candies, or paint a face on the apple. It’s all up to you! Whatever you choose, have a happy National Caramel Apple Day! Enjoy your Caramel Apple!!

October 30 is Checklist Day Checking in at the airport while your passport is still on the kitchen table? After a long, tiring day of shopping, you want to prepare your favorite meal, chili, but you forgot to buy chili powder? You go with twelve children to the library and come back with eleven...? Maybe it's time to use checklists. On the internet, there are printable lists for every occasion you can imagine. Many of the lists are adaptable to your own needs. So there is really no need to keep forgetting things anymore. That is, if you don't forget the shopping checklist on the kitchen table... Don't forget to make your checklists today!!	Click on the picture, to find a Simply Checklist. Today's Video Childproofing Checklist For Crawling Babies (Baby Health Guru)

Click on the picture, Eight Amazing Facts You Didn’t Know About the Internet. Today's Video The IT Crowd - "This, Jen, is the internet."	October 29 is International Internet Day Internet Day has to be international, because that’s part of what the internet is all about. Think for a moment what the internet has made possible… We use it for work, even connecting to workplaces without a physical address. We connect to new and old friends, sharing pieces of our lives with more people than we could ever invite to our birthday party. We shop in stores which have no windows or doors, non-existent except on the internet. We send letters, documents, pictures and sound files in seconds with no envelopes or stamps. We speak with people in every corner of the world with no phone or long-distance charges. The internet has changed 1.97 billion people’s lives, the estimated internet population as of June 30, 2010. How has it affected you? Use your computer well today!!

October 28 is Plush Animal Lover's Day Almost every baby gets at least one stuffed animal at the baby shower, and that's only the beginning. Some kids have hundreds, some prefer dolls when they get older. There are many adults that still have one or two special stuffed friends. Their charm never seems to wear off. The first plush animals were created in 1880, in Germany. Now, of course, they are worldwide favorites, available in every possible color, fabric, and creature. From tiny pocket-sized fuzzy friends to almost life-size, you can find stuffed animals in nearly every kind of store. Today is the day to really appreciate these perfect comfort objects. Give your teddy bear or other friend a hug! Happy Plush Animal Day!	Click on the picture for a unique way to preserve your favorite stuffed animal. Today's Video BUILD A BEAR!!!!

Click on the picture for the World Series History. Today's Video World Series Winners	October 27, The World Series 2010 starts today! Batterrrr, UP! The World Series 2010 starts today! The San Francisco Giants will face the Texas Rangers, the Rangers first time to play the World Series in its 50-year history. The first game was played in 1903, and since then it has been held every year, except for the years 1904 (boycott) and 1994 (player strike). This year’s games will be covered by Fox TV. May the best team win! Happy World Series 2010!!

October 26 is National Horseless Carriage Day It’s difficult to believe that, not so long ago, there was life without cars. In Europe, the first car rolled around in 1769. In America we had to wait till the end of the 19th century for the first horseless carriage to arrive. In 1900, the cars were operating on 3 kinds of power, steam, electricity and gasoline. Soon the gasoline engines won because of the discovery in 1901 of vast oil fields in Texas. Ransom Olds in Lansing, Michigan constructed a steam carriage in 1887. Later, in 1896, he started building gasoline-powered cars, the Oldsmobiles, and moved to Detroit. Take a look at the pictures of those first cars. Wouldn’t you like to exchange your own car for one of those beauties? Happy Horseless Carriage Day!!	Click on the picture for a quick history of the automobile. Today's Video America on Wheels - Early Automobiles

Click on the picture and learn free magic tricks. Today's Video IMPOSSIBLE Magic Trick	This October week is International Magic Week Does that man have four cards in his hands or only one? And where was that rabbit hidden before it showed up in that big hat? Floating people without cords, disappearing cards, beautiful girls cut in half (and put together again..), with magic everything seems to be possible. When I was a little kid, I could watch those tricks for hours, thinking that those magicians had some very special gifts. Growing older, I learned that those amazing spectacles were just a question of fast fingers and lots of distraction, an illusion. But still.. even knowing that it’s not real, for me those tricks are still like… magic! Happy Magic Week!!

October 24 is National Bologna Day For Americans, a bologna (baloney) sandwich is almost as common as a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. This popular meat, named after the city of Bologna, Italy, is an inexpensive member of the lunch meat family. Often, bologna is accused of being "mystery meat", but mostly it is made from either beef or pork or a combination of both meats, and there are strict requirements by the USDA regarding what may and may not be included. Sold either in rings or slices, bologna still remains a favorite American food. When I was a kid, my grandma used to send us to the butcher shop to pick up some meat for her. Johnny Leyen was so good to us! He would always give us a chunk of ring bologna to eat on the way home. Peeling the casing off before biting into our treat was half the fun of it. What's your favorite way to eat bologna, just as a bologna sandwich, or maybe baked or fried? Besides sandwiches, do you eat it in other dishes, like salads? Jump over to our Facebook page and post your ideas! Enjoy a delicious Bologna sandwich today!!	Click on the picture for some great Bologna recipes Today's Video Oscar Mayer Bologna TV Commercial - 1970s

Click on the picture for some more information about ipods Today's Video #1 iPod commercial	October 23 is National iPod Day Apple has changed the way people listen to music. Remember seeing people walking down the street carrying huge boom boxes? Even then, they could only listen to a limited few songs in their collection. Today there are many different kinds of iPods, with your choice of video, touch screen, or WiFi capability and a built-in web browser. There are iPods with lots of memory on which you can see complete movies. Apple has created iPods in all price ranges, so that everybody can buy the iPod of his choice. What are you using your iPod for… music, games, videos, language study, or something else? Happy National iPod Day!

October 22 is National Nut Day Are you a nut? Oh, I mean do you like nuts? Maybe both statements are true! Nuts are a great source of protein and fiber. Each individual type of nut has certain health benefits. It’s okay to use nuts in recipes, but try to include some raw nuts in your diet several times a week as well to get the full health benefit. There are so many different kinds of nuts, each with its own appearance, taste and range of possibilities. Do you have a favorite recipe using nuts? Please, send us your recipes; we’ll be happy to place them in our website. Happy National Nut Day!	Click on the picture for tips on how to celebrate National Nut Day Today's Video Honey Roasted Almonds, A Great Beer Nut Recipe

Click on the picture for our family pumpkin cheesecake recipe! Today's Video Pumpkin Cheesecake by The Cheesecake Factory	October 21 is National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day Pumpkin cheesecake, pumpkin soup, roasted pumpkin seeds, and pumpkin muffins are some of the many dishes which can be made with this famous fall vegetable. When I think about all these delicious treats, lots of memories come up. They remind me of harvest feasts, family reunions, laughter and feelings of warmth and happiness. Maybe it’s because outside it’s getting colder that inside it seems so much cozier. Today, on Pumpkin Cheesecake Day, what memories will you think of when you make one of these traditional pumpkin cheese cakes? Have a delicious Pumpkin Cheesecake Day!

October is National Stamp Collecting Month Who didn’t collect stamps when he was a child? I certainly did. First, I collected all the stamps I could find. For hours I was soaking them from the envelopes and putting them into albums. Then I became more selective. Only certain countries were welcome and with them I learned about the different animals, plants and buildings. Something that had started as just a child’s hobby turned out to be a very educational project. The albums have been untouched for years now. Do you also have some of those “forgotten” albums, waiting till the next generation will discover the fun of stamp collecting? Let your stamps bring some memories back today!	Click on the picture for some tips on how to start a stamp collection. Today's Video Used stamp collecting

Click on the picture for 72 ideas to simplify your life Today's Video Suggestions for Living an Extraordinary Life	October 19 is National Evaluate Your Life Day Today is a day to just be quiet for a few moments and think about where you've been, where you are and where you're going. Have you done what you wanted to do by this age? Is there something you've started that should be completed? Have you influenced others in the way you wanted to by now in your life? What are your new goals? What plans lie ahead for your life? What will you do each day to make the world a better place? Do you need to simplify your life? Click on our picture today for 72 ideas! Do you need to move the fulcrum in your life? Watch today's video for some ideas for getting things back into balance. Enjoy some time with yourself today!

October is National Chili Month It sure makes sense that October is National Chili Month. The colors in chili, the yellow of the onion, the green of the pepper, the gold of the garlic, the red of the tomatoes and beans, all reflect the beautiful colors of autumn. And there are as many types of chili as there are types of trees which are dropping their leaves. By clicking on today's picture, you'll get recipes for some of the different types of chili. We've chosen one of our favorite video series, Betty's Kitchen, to show you a very original recipe for Cincinnati Chili. Have you ever had it? I haven't, and I can't wait to try it! How many types of chili will you try during National Chili Month?	Click on the picture for several chili recipes to choose from! Today's Video Betty's Incredible Cincinnati Chili - 5 Ways

Click on the picture for lots of information on how to have fun with popcorn this month! Today's Video Super Slow Motion Popcorn	October is National Popcorn Poppin'Month I think popcorn should be in the top 10 for comfort foods. Its warm crunchiness, buttery good flavor, variety of flavors like cheddar and garlic... so many people love this great snack! Did you know that there are only 31 calories in a cup of air-popped popcorn? It's also a great source of fiber. Enjoy some popcorn during National Popcorn Poppin'Month

October is National Roller Skating Month Declared by President Ronald Reagan in 1983, National Roller Skating Month was declared to remind families of this beneficial form of exercise and source of fun. My mother tells me of her being able to roller skate both up and down the Michigan Street hill in Grand Rapids. Roller skates were a primary method of transportation for her in her youth. Now, many people have forgotten about this sport, which burns as many calories as jogging. Have some fun during National Roller Skating Month	Click on the picture for lots of information about this wonderful form of exercise. Today's Video Lucy Wears Rollerskates to a Dance

Click on the picture to read a poem about the English language. Today's Video Kevin Discusses the English Language	October 13 is English Language Day Did you ever wonder why Everybody Loves English started two years ago on October 13? Because it's English Language Day, of course! Experts estimate that the number of ESL (English as Second Language) students is growing two and a half times faster than the number of students for whom English is the primary language. Have a Happy English Language Day!

October 12 is National Gumbo Day As the chef in today's video says, the word gumbo means okra in its original language. Some people don't care for okra, but the properties of this vegetable naturally thicken this soup/stew. Some people add more broth to create soup, others like it thicker, like stew. The flavor of this dish is so terrific, you'll want to make it many times this fall and winter, not just today on National Gumbo Day. Have a delicious National Gumbo Day!	Click on the picture for a great gumbo recipe, which can be adapted to US or metric, and by the number of servings. Today's Video New Orleans: Creole Shrimp Gumbo

Click on the picture for interesting facts about clocks. Today's Video The Clock Store Disney Cartoon	October is National Clock Month So many people love clocks, whether they chime, play music, or just tick and tock. What did people do before, when they only had sundials? I mean, sundials don't even tick. What's your favorite? Cuckoo clocks? Grandfather Clocks? Fancy watches? Today's website has some interesting facts about clocks, and the video is a great Disney cartoon from 1931. I'm sure you'll love it! Happy National Clock Month!

October 10 is Cake Decorating Day I am NOT good at this kind of thing. But today's videos look doable even by a cake-decorating challenged person like me. I hope you'll try it! Have a yummy Cake Decorating Day!	Click on the picture for tips from the cake decorating experts, Wilton. Today's Video Butterfly Cake Train Cake

Click on the picture for more information on the history of this holiday. Today's Video Stand By Me Playing for Change Song Around the World	October 9 is Universal Music Day As you can see in today's video, music brings the people of the world together. No matter how much money we have, no matter the color of our skin, no matter our background or our future, when we listen to and make music together, any barriers are gone. Music can melt an icy heart, mend the deepest wound, bridge the greatest gap. Let's celebrate Universal Music Day... together

October 8 is World Egg Day Eggs are good for breakfast, lunch, dinner, appetizers, drinks, desserts, and beauty care. No wonder this day is proclaimed World Egg Day! Watch the video and click on the picture to celebrate eggs today! Today's Video How to make deviled eggs	Click on the picture for ideas on how to celebrate World Egg Day.

Click on the picture for ideas on how to support Adopt a Shelter Dog Month.	October 7 is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month There are hundreds of dogs who stay in a shelter cage day after day, just hoping... Let's change that this month! Adoptable Dogs near you! Just enter your zip code and other preferences to find the perfect dog for your family! Today's Video Peter Fonda

October 6 is Balloons Around the World Day Most kids love balloons. Some adults still love balloons. Watching someone make balloon animals is a lot of fun. The idea of today's holiday is for those of you who know how to do this, to make them for as many people as you can today. Maybe you could visit the children's floor in a hospital, or even go to a nursing home and cheer up the residents with their own balloon dog or elephant. Wherever you can, spread smiles with Balloons Around the World Day! Today's Video The Buster Balloon Show	Click on the picture for instructions on making several balloon animals.

Click on the picture to read quotations about teachers. Today's Video Thank You, Teacher	October 5 is World Teacher Day There are many teachers in our lives. Our parents are our first teachers. Sometimes grandparents are our teachers, too. Some go to a school when they're old enough, others stay home with parents still being the teacher. There can also be a neighbor who shows us how to build something or tend our garden, a music teacher who shows us how to express ourselves through music, or a Sunday School teacher who teachs us about spiritual things. No matter who you're teaching, be the best teacher you can be, and make a difference!

October 4 is Improve Your Office Day Many of us spend our days in an office, either at a place of employment or in a home office. It's important for our emotional well-being and for our productivity and creativity to have an office that is organized, clean, and set up conveniently. There are great tips on our suggested site and video that will help you to look forward to working in your office. Have fun improving your office!	Click on the picture to read 11 tips for making your home office more comfortable. Today's Video Office Tips from Tara Stiles

Click on the picture for even more fire prevention tips.	*It's Fire Prevention Week* One of the most important things you can do is be prepared. Also, talk to your kids about fire safety. Watch today's video with them. Don't use too many extension cords. Keep pot handles turned in toward the stove. Keep electrical appliances away from sinks and bathtubs. Keep a big box of baking soda near your stove for grease fires. Store matches and lighters above the reach of children. Never leave them lying around. Be safe! Today's Video Fire Safety

October 2 is World Card-Making Day A handmade card doesn't have to be only for Christmas. You can make some special Thank You cards, birthday cards, Get Well cards, or just Thinking of You cards, using the great ideas in today's website and videos. After watching them, I'm so inspired, I can't wait to get started! Have Fun! Today's Video Waterfall Card Iris Folding Card	Click on the picture for instructions for making Spirella Design cards.

Click on the picture to read a brief history of lace in the 1500's. Today's Video How to Make Lace Fabric Flowers Easy and Simple	October 1 is National Lace Day Did you know that there is lace made with needle and thread, cutwork, bobbins and a pillow, with a textile strip, macramé, crocheted lace, knitted lace, on a machine, or stitched with embroidery threads? So many ways to make something with such a simple name! Historians think the craft may have begun in the first half of the 14th century in Flanders, which is the northern half of Belgium. I don't think many people today will take up the craft of lace-making, but it's really interesting to read about and see how much work goes into it. You might prefer the cute lace flowers made by a darling college girl to help put herself through school.