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nstead of focusing on what you’re not getting done, take the time to think about what you really want to achieve. After all, goals represent things you want the most, and the best way to make yourself happy is by making goals that are achievable. The important thing to remember about setting and creating goals for yourself is having a ...

When we say school nutrition professionals are heroes, we mean it! That’s why we celebrate them every spring with the annual School Lunch Hero Day. Join schools across the country that are recognizing the difference these team members make for every person who comes through their cafeteria. Let’s make a homemade card for our school lunch staff- we appreciate their efforts ...

The American Academy of Dermatology established Melanoma Monday, which falls on the first Monday in May — May 6 this year, three weeks before National Safe Sun Week, to raise awareness of the symptoms, causes, and prevention of the disease and the day has come to be symbolized by wearing black clothing. Melanoma, the deadliest type of skin cancer, is developed by 1 ...

National Barrier Awareness Day is an annual observance that takes place on May 7 to encourage people to break down obstacles responsible for preventing the social integration of persons with disabilities. The day was initiated to dissolve stigmas keeping people with disabilities from advancing in education, social life, work, and other spheres of life. The holiday was initiated by President ...

Let’s celebrate both! Whether you enjoy Coke, Diet Coke, or a newer healthier alternative Coke Zero-it’s a great American past-time. Begun more than 125 years ago as a cocaine-fueled medicinal elixir, Coke eventually morphed into the non-narcotic soda of choice for the baby-boomers who came of age in the 60s. As the company grew it added other flavors and varieties ...

Whether it’s sitting on the porch taking in the crisp spring air or engaging in a fun outdoor activity, it’s proven being outdoors improves mental health. Check out your local parks and events for fun and free outdoor activities! https://mhanational.org/surroundings/outdoors-nature

With the exception of people who are born organized neat freaks, we can all admit our rooms can get chaotic from time to time. To the delight of parents and more polished family and friends, May 10 is National Clean Your Room Day. Research into the holiday doesn’t reveal who founded it, but for those of us who may need ...

Let’s welcome Angela Crase and her housing staff to the COSP as we learn more about housing opportunities and resources at KRCC. https://www.krccnet.com/services/housing-services/

Enjoy a buttermilk biscuit today, add your favorite sides. Will it be jelly? Gravy? Honey? Enjoy! #ButtermilkBiscuitDay Biscuits are made using baking powder or baking soda as a leavening agent rather than yeast.  A typicalbuttermilk biscuit recipe contains flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, butter, and buttermilk.  They are often referred to as a “quick bread,” indicating they do not need ...

National Safety Dose Day is observed annually every May 15. It aims to call attention to the importance of taking prescription medication responsibly to avoid health risks like addiction or even death. Many people see their doctor for drugs that give pain relief, and about 20% of them will be prescribed an opioid or narcotic. Unfortunately, opioids are being overprescribed. ...

National Notebook Day, is celebrated on the third Thursday of May, and this year, it falls on May 16. It’s a holiday that encourages people to record their thoughts, events, and information in a notebook. It is especially important to have a notebook or journal if you are the type of person whose mind goes so many places at once. ...

Share your local favorite pizza restaurants. What’s your favorite toppings? Enjoy a slice today!

Hats For Headway will be observed on May 20 this year. Every year, at the end of Action For Brain Injury Week, participants, volunteers, and the civil society come together and don their silliest hats to promote research on how to improve life after brain injury. The wacky hats not only help put the issue of brain injuries in the ...

Eat More Fruits and Vegetables Day is celebrated on May 21. This is the perfect time for the availability of all our favorite fresh fruits and vegetables. We believe including fresh fruits and veggies in the diet is necessary for a healthy life. Eat More Fruits and Vegetables Day is dedicated to a cause. The increase in obesity and lifestyle ...

On National Solitaire Day on May 22, let’s acknowledge the brilliance behind the game of solitaire and how it helped entertain us for years. There is so much history behind the game and numerous fun facts! NATIONAL SOLITAIRE DAY ACTIVITIES 1.   Play the game online The easiest way to celebrate the day is to get on your computer and play ...

Let’s talk movies and popcorn? What’s your favorite inspirational movie. A movie that may surprise you that many therapist have been raving about is none other than “Inside Out”. You may be surprised as it is an animated film. But if you have a chance to watch it, I think all ages would enjoy. The bottom line: Inside Outenthusiastically reminds us that ...

Memorial Day is observed in America on the last Monday of May, and it is a day to commemorate and remember the men and women who lost their lives while in service for the US military. It is a federal holiday, and as such, businesses and schools are closed, and most people have the day off work. It officially became a ...

Share your favorite hamburger recipes and/or restaurants!

World Digestive Health Day is celebrated every year on May 29 around the world. The holiday provides resources and tools for gastrointestinal (G.I.) diseases to help more people in the general public make better decisions about their health. Awareness can lead to the early diagnosis and treatment of G.I. diseases, including cancer. It should also be known that G.I. diseases ...

Unleash your imagination for National Creativity Day on May 30! Many things in our lives (except nature, of course) was spawned out of someone’s imagination. Artists, writers, sculptors, filmmakers, chefs, landscapers, architects, and many more — this special day was founded to honor and celebrate everyone who creates new things each day, someone just like you!

World No Tobacco Day is observed every year on May 31st. On this day, the World Health Organization (WHO) together with governments and NGOs, holds an international campaign to educate the public about the use of tobacco.  They host an international campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of smoking, how to quit it, live a healthy life, and how we can ...