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National Frozen Yogurt Day
Is your uncontrollable sweet tooth holding you back from shedding those extra stubborn pounds you’ve been meaning to lose since 2019? Well, believe it or not, there’s a way for you to get your diet back on track without completely depriving yourself of life’s sweet, delectable pleasures. How, you might ask? Simply trade in your favorite dessert for a healthier alternative—frozen yogurt! Yogurt was first invented in the Middle East and India over 4,000 years ago. It wasn’t until the 1970’s that the fermented treat made its way to the US, when an American dairy company known as HP Hood […] Read more »
National Thank a Mail Carrier Day: Teach Your Dog to Love Mail Carriers
Rain or shine, our friendly neighborhood mail carriers are there to deliver our most awaited letters and packages six days a week. They brave through the hunger, the traffic, the exhaustion, and even the dog barks just to make sure we get that new Amazon product we’re so excited about not a second too late. For that, they truly deserve to have a special day observed in their honor. So this February 4th, don’t let your mail carrier go without hearing a “Thank You” because it’s National Thank a Mail Carrier Day! Unfortunately, while we love our mailman or mail […] Read more »
Blueberry Pancake Day: The Safe Way to Celebrate with Your Dog
What’s better than waking up to a plate of pancakes? Waking up to a plate of blueberry pancakes! Topped with the famous blue-colored superfood, not only are they more flavorful but they’re also way more nutritious—perfect for kick starting the day! However, today’s an exception to the unwritten rule that blueberry pancakes are best eaten before the clock strikes noon. Why? Because January 28th is Blueberry Pancake Day! And in celebration, you’re free to indulge in the fruit-sprinkled cake-inspired dish for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! Okay, we know you’re excited to scarf down as many mouthwateringly delicious blueberry pancakes—your furry […] Read more »
National Peanut Butter Day: Should You Share Peanut Butter with Your Dog?
Calling all peanut butter lovers—January 24th is National Peanut Butter Day! Whether you prefer it crunchy, smooth, with chocolate, or with jelly, this is a celebration you definitely wouldn’t want to skip out on! First patented by Marcellus Gilmore Edison in 1884, peanut butter has been around for more than a century now, yet it remains a classic favorite in many American households. However, humans aren’t the only ones going nuts for the nutty food spread, our canine friends are, too! But the question is, should we share spoonfuls of peanut butter with them on National Peanut Butter Day? […] Read more »
Dogs in Politics Day
Dogs in Politics Day Dogs in Politics Day, also known as National Checkers Day, began on September 23rd, 1952 when former President Richard Nixon delivered a televised and radio broadcast speech refuting the charges that he had taken campaign funds and spent them on personal expenses. In his speech, which was later dubbed as the Checkers Speech, he said that his family was gifted a black and white cocker spaniel named Checkers and regardless of what people thought, they were going to keep it. The “Checkers Speech” had an estimated 60 million viewers and listeners, and everyone responded positively. That […] Read more »
National Different Colored Eyes Day
National Different Colored Eyes Day William Shakespeare once said, “The eyes are the window into the soul.” Well someone with two different colored eyes must point to a pretty unique individual! Today, July 12th, we celebrate those individuals with multi-colored eyes, whether they have just a splash of color or two completely different colored eyes. Did you know that not only people but pets can also have two different colored eyes? Why Do Some Individuals Have Different Colored Eyes? A person or pet having two different colored eyes is very rare and can be caused by several factors. The […] Read more »
National Camera Day
National Camera Day The word “photography” is derived from two Greek words that together mean “writing or drawing with light.” What a great way to describe what a camera does- it helps us tell a story in picture form! Today celebrates the amazing invention of the camera and the memories that cameras allow us to save. Not only do we get to keep memories forever, but cameras and photographs also allow us to have a better understanding of the world around us, and allow us to explore the world without leaving our homes. Just think about the animals from the […] Read more »