August

It’s time to open that prized bottle you’ve been hoarding because August 31 is International Whisk(e)y Day. If you don’t have a bottle on hand, heed the words of the late Jim Morrison, and find your way to the nearest whiskey bar. International Whisk(e)y Day originated in 2008, to honor the birthday of the late […]

As the days of summer wind down, sipping and nibbling while enjoying fresh air and natural light start to dwindle. On August 31, celebrate Eat Outside Day by savoring meals in outdoor ambience. Taking your morning coffee on the deck or patio would be a good start. Dining outside conjures a number of settings, including […]

On August 24, 2006, American astronomer Clyde Tombaugh didn’t just roll over. He sat straight up in his grave and loudly cried out to the International Astronomical Union, “Seriously? What are you people thinking?!”   This was our inaugural Pluto Demoted Day. Tombaugh, who discovered Pluto in 1930, must have been just as shocked as […]

One of America’s favorite sandwiches is made with its crispy strips partnered with tomato slices and lettuce leaves. The star of this sandwich is bacon, and there’s nothing like a BLT to satisfy the taste buds. Heat up those frying pans and enjoy the symphony of sizzles and pops in celebration of Bacon Lovers’ Day, […]

Fold a paper airplane, and step out into the sunshine. Sail it up in the air, and let your imagination follow it. Are you happy with its flight? Do you want it to travel higher and farther? Try another design, and use a different type of paper. With each new try, you are learning and […]

Who doesn’t savor a perfectly cooked steak? August 13 is the day to indulge your craving in celebration of Filet Mignon Day. Thick, juicy and tender, it is an expensive cut of beef but unlike cheaper cuts, saws are not required. Season with salt and pepper then sear in a hot cast iron skillet. When […]

The older sibling bosses the younger siblings around. She is also the first to experience milestone moments and rites of passage. The younger sibling is the baby, she always gets most of the attention. So, where does that leave the sibling whose birth date falls in-between? How does a special day of your very own […]

Everyone needs a lighthouse in their life. It doesn’t have to be one of the tall, solitary beacons we celebrate on National Lighthouse Day, however, those beautiful structures certainly serve as inspiration. We’ve been building them since antiquity, and their form and function have not changed much since then. What started as bonfires on coastal […]

We interrupt this moment for an important brief, boxer, bikini or bra. Do you remember, as a child, how excited you were to receive that new pair of Marvel superhero underwear? Underwear Day, celebrated annually on August 5, grants you the opportunity to get excited again, do a little dance and strike a pose. Kick […]

Few natural treats beat the heat of August like chilled watermelon. Bite into a slice and its flesh dissolves into a sweet, refreshing juice that awakens your taste buds. On August 3, Watermelon Day, celebrate this summer fruit with its bright red hue and a taste like the sweetness of candy. Typically harvested during summer […]