Better Together

National Mutt Day encourages us to embrace, save and celebrate mixed breed dogs. #NationalMuttDay Desperately longing for a new home, millions of loving and healthy mixed breed dogs in shelters wait for someone to come and adopt them. National Mutt Day provides an excellent opportunity to find the perfect canine companion. Despite the name, a mutt learns, obeys and trains ...

WORLD LUNG CANCER DAY World Lung Cancer Day occurs each year on August 1. The day takes the opportunity to bring awareness about lung cancer causes and prevention. According to the American Lung Association, lung cancer is the leading cause of death among cancer patients.  Luckily, when diagnosed early enough, lung cancer survival rates increase five or more years by ...

NATIONAL COLORING BOOK DAY | August 2 National Coloring Book Day on August 2nd recognizes the joy children and adults alike derive from coloring in pages of designs. #NationalColoringBookDay Coloring and coloring books have always been popular with children, but over the years, adults have gotten more and more involved with coloring. Obviously, adult coloring is now a huge trend. ...

NATIONAL WATERMELON DAY | AUGUST 3 National Watermelon Day on August 3 recognizes the refreshing summertime treat enjoyed at picnics and fairs!  And since watermelon is 92% water, it is very satisfying in the summer heat. #NationalWatermelonDay This vine-like flowering plant originated from southern Africa. While the word watermelon refers to both the fruit and the plant to botanists, the ...

For every minute you are angry you lose sixty seconds of happiness. Ralph Waldo Emerson Smile on August 8th to share in National Happiness Happens Day. On this day each year just let it happen. You know.  Happiness.  Because happiness happens.  #HappinessHappensDay The day encourages happiness all day. Recognize every moment of glee, joy, delight, and pleasure. Don’t let it ...

#NationalBookLoversDay A day for all those who love to read, National Book Lovers Day encourages you to find your favorite reading place, a good book (whether it be fiction or non-fiction) and read the day away.

On August 10th, National Lazy Day gives us permission to relax and kick back. So, we’re going to be a bit lazy here. #NationalLazyDay As you can see, there is not much information regarding this annually celebrated holiday as we do not feel like doing any research. Actually, we do not feel like doing anything at all. Consequently, we are ...

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NATIONAL TELL A JOKE DAY | AUGUST 16 What happened to the comedian on August 16th during National Tell A Joke Day? Everyone stole his punchlines! All joking aside, get out there and laugh a little and tell some funny ones.#TellAJokeDay This day will be filled with smiles and laughter from morning till night. Jokes consist of humorous stories, either ...

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On August 22nd, National Be an Angel Day encourages good deeds and kindness to others. By supporting those in need and inspiring others to kindness, we display an act of an angel here on earth. #BeAnAngelDay The day also recognizes those who’ve been angels to us. Sometimes we have a terrible day. Whether its bad news or poor planning, we ...

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NATIONAL BANANA SPLIT DAY | AUGUST 25 National Banana Split Day recognizes the sweet ice cream treat served with a banana, whipped cream, and various toppings. Get yours on August 25th! #NationalBananaSplitDay How to Make a Banana Split Originally served in drug stores, soda fountains, and ice cream parlors, the banana split is traditionally served in a long dish called a ...

NATIONAL THOUGHTFUL DAY | AUGUST 28 August 28th brings with it an opportunity to demonstrate how we value each other. National Thoughtful Day sets aside a celebration meant to bring goodwill in a variety of ways. By serving the day with a spirit of generosity toward others, a ripple effect takes place. #NationalThoughtfulDay What encompasses a thoughtful day? Sometimes it’s ...

Name the Song is a great game that allows employees to vibe to their favorite songs and learn each other’s taste in music. To play Name the Song: Split the players into groups of three to four.Each team will curate a playlist of songs for other groups to guess.Teams will play snippets of random tunes from their playlist.Opposing teams must ...

On August 30, National Grief Awareness Day recognizes the time it takes to heal from loss doesn’t have a prescribed course and is a reminder closure comes in many forms. When a loved one dies, the void they leave affects everyone differently. #GriefAwarenessDay Throughout the day, take stock of those in your life who have been affected by a form of ...

NATIONAL EAT OUTSIDE DAY | AUGUST 31- Possibly a picnic in the park? Friends, fresh air, and good food are the focus of National Eat Outside Day every year on August 31. Whether at home, a park, a favorite restaurant or food truck, or the beach, food just tastes better when we eat it under the open sky. #NationalEatOutdoorsDay Many ...

LABOR DAY | FIRST MONDAY IN SEPTEMBER Labor Day on first Monday of every September recognizes the men and women who labor to build this country. Through a time-honored tradition with roots in the coordinated efforts of the labor movement of the 1800s, we salute the American workforce.#LaborDay Since the founding of the United States, the country has relied on ...