Bandana Day

Lets go wear a bandana! It's bandana day!

So what can we do with a bandana? Here are a few ideas:

- Wear it on your head

- Soak it in water, put in the freezer, and use as a cooling pack

- Tie two people together

- Make a parachute for your toy soldier

- Blow your nose

- Use as blindfold

What else can you do with a bandana?

Erin
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Childhood Fears Day

What were you afraid of as a kid? The monsters under the bed? Getting eaten alive by the vacuum cleaner? Worms? Well today is all about childhood fears and overcoming them!

When I was a kid I was afraid some strange things.  First of all I was afraid of car washes. My mom always tells me the story about how they took me to the car wash and I wouldn't stop screaming and crying. My mom had to get in the backseat with me, and I was still sobbing. I don't remember that, and now I think that it is fun to go to the car wash. I was also afraid of the Oompa Loompa's from Willy Wonka and the chocolate factory. Whenever they came on the screen I would run upstairs, plug my ears, and start humming until I was told that they weren't on the screen. I would do the same thing for the scene where Violet turns into a giant blueberry. I still don't love the creepy oompa loompa's, but I'm not afraid of them. I also had (and still have) the fear of bugs crawling into my ears when I am camping.  It has dulled a little since I got older, but I remember putting in earphones and covering my hair over my ears to keep the bugs out!

So lets try and conquer our childhood fears if we haven't already!

Erin
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Math 2.0 Day

What is Math 2.0 day? It is a day to get people interested in the math that they use everyday. It could be something as simple as knowing how to tell time and if you are running early or late. We also use it for counting money or being able to tell distances. We use math to figure out all of these things!

I remember when I was young that I would go to school early with my dad. My dad was a teacher at the school, so if we had time before school started and he had finished his prep work, we would walk around the school and he would quiz me with math problems. Later, when I got into sixth grade we started to learn long division. I'm not sure why, but I loved long division. When I finished the work that we had in class I would ask the class aid to give me additional long division problems that I could solve! I was a strange child!

So no matter if you enjoy math or not, appreciate it. You might not like it, but you use it every day - even if you don't think you are!

Erin
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Hair Tie Day

Lets pull our hair back with a hair tie- cause it's hair tie day!

There are so many things to do with hair ties - even if you don't have long hair! So lets brainstorm some fun ideas:

- Pull back your hair

- Shoot them at an annoying sibling

- Make a hair tie ball

- String them together to make a necklace

- Hold a deck of cards together

So lets go and use those hair ties!

Erin
   Reeses & Blossom

Index Card Day

Index cards cards have been around since the late 1700's. They are used for many things, from genealogy, to library's, recipes, and also for studying.

I don't know why, but I always loved school supplies. Crayons, notebooks, pencils, folders, and of course - index cards. I remember in school that I use to make flashcards out of index cards to help me study for my classes. I would then use a highlighter to color code each of the cards so that I knew what subject each of the cards where for. Even now that I'm not in school I still use index cards. A few years ago I got the giant index cards and cut them in half. I then labeled each index card with one day of the year (So 365 index cards). On the corresponding day I write the year and one sentence about what happened on that day. I still have it, and am currently on my third year.

So get out and have fun with index cards!

Erin
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Macaroni Day

First off I apologize for the non-edited photo. Once I get my photoshop program to start working again it will be updated!

So today is all about macaroni! Yum.

One of my favorite foods as a kid, and still today is Macaroni and cheese. Not just any type of mac and cheese though - Kraft macaroni and cheese with the shapes. Doesn't matter what type of shapes. It could be ninja turtles, minions, princesses, or spongebob. The shapes just have a better taste to them. I think it is because it makes the macaroni a little more liquid-y.

No matter what kind of macaroni that you like - go and enjoy them!

Erin
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4th of July

Today is the 4th of July - a day about celebrating our Independence back in 1776 with the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

When I was younger my family never had family gatherings for the 4th of July. Instead we would go to Cedar Point (America's roller coast) and ride all of the coasters. It wasn't until I was going into 4th grade that we stopped that tradition. 4th grade was the year that I first started going to choir camp. It has continued ever since. I always loved that fact that choir camp was during the 4th of July, mainly because I always knew when camp was. Camp is always Sunday thru Saturday, so if the 4th was on a Wednesday I knew that the Sunday before the was the first day and the Saturday after was the last. I also loved it because at camp we have what we call the fire bowl, which is always in front of the lake. On the fourth we are able to go down and sit by the fire bowl, and we would see fireworks coming from all the different cottages around the lake. It is always a lot of fun.

So lets go celebrate our Independence!

Erin
   Reeses & Blossom

Superman Day

Today is all about Clark Kent, or how most people know him - Superman. The super strong, flying super hero who defends the world from crime.

Whenever I see anything with Superman I automatically think of my camp counselor, Stephanie. My Cookie Monster obsession is equivialant to Stephanie's Superman obsession. She always wore Superman shirt and walked around with a Superman backpack that had it's own cape! She would also lead us in our Superman grace at dinners. I one time found a superman bowling ball at goodwill and bought it for her. 

So lets go fight some crime - and stay away from kryptonite!

Erin

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Pack Your Suitcase Day

We've all been there. It's the night before you have to go on vacation and do you have anything packed for your trip? Nope! So today is all about not procrastinating and packing your suitcase.

Not going to lie. As I am typing this post it is the day before I go off to be a counselor at Choir Camp for a week. Do I have everything packed? Not even close. It's been like this for years. A week before camp I start making a long list of what I need to bring; clothes, umbrella, pillows, games, etc. I start doing laundry in the hopes of having everything washed by the end of the week so I can throw them in bags. But do I ever get packing early? Of course not! I usually spend most of the day before packing and gathering everything I need for the next day. Sometimes I don't even pack until the morning of (which I never recommend, makes it too hectic and your always going to forget something!).

So lets not forget stuff - get your suitcase packed today!

Erin
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National Ginger Snap Day

Today is all about the yummy cookie that we call a Ginger Snap!

I take my grandmother on her errands every Friday. We go to get her hair done, go to her doctors appointment, eat lunch, and go grocery shopping. When we go grocery shopping I almost always have to reach up on the top shelf of the cookie aisle to grab a bag of Ginger Snap cookies. Not for her, but for my Uncle when he comes over. She says that they are his favorite. She must be stocking up on them, because she buys them almost every week, and I know he doesn't come every week! Maybe she is eating them too? Who knows!

So lets go get some ginger snaps!

Erin
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Ribbon Day

Lets celebrate Ribbon - The different color strands of thin material that we use to decorate gifts and other crafty things!

I learned how to curl ribbon from my Aunt Cathy. Whenever there was a present to be wrapped she would pull out her ribbon, scissors, and her ribbon shredder. We would tie the ribbon around the present and then add more strands of ribbon. We would then use her ribbon shredder to make skinner pieces of ribbon. We would then use the scissors to curl the ribbon. Because of my Aunt, I love to add ribbon to gifts. It makes it more special, and surprisingly, not many people enjoy adding ribbons to their gifts. I love it! I can make it whatever colors I want, and it is almost relaxing!

So lets pull out that ribbon and have some fun!

Erin

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Camera Day

As you can tell, I love cameras and I love taking photos. So today is all about the love of camera's!

Every year since 4th grade I have went to choir camp the week of the 4th of July. When I first started going I remember bringing disposable cameras. My parents would pack me at least 3 or 4 and I would use up all the photos less than half way through the week. When I got older I got a digital point and shoot camera for Christmas. I used it all the time. I went to a Michigan football game with my dad. At half time my dad was joking around and asked me "So how many photos have you taken? 150?". I looked at my camera and replied "278 so far". He was flabbergasted!

So get out and get those cameras working. Just don't be like me and accidentally drop it in water or have it get hit by a baseball!

Erin
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Backyard Campout Day

When I was in girl scouts we did a lot of camping. I remember my troop leader telling us how we were suppose to go camping out in the wilderness where there were no bathrooms. She said forget it. So instead we pitched tents in her backyard and would go inside to use the restroom. We would also make a fire and roast marshmallows, sandwiches, and my troops favorite - banana boats. What is a banana boat? It is when you take a banana and cut a slit down the middle of it. You then add mini marshmallows, chocolate chips, peanut butter, and whatever else you want to throw in. You then wrap it in tin foil and stick it over the fire. It is delicious!

Camping is a lot of fun, and you don't have to go to a specific location. Just go to your backyard, pitch a tent, and you can create your own fun camping memories!

Erin
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Sunglasses Day

Whats a better way to protect your eyes then to wear sunglasses on a sunny day?

Growing up I never wore sunglasses. Primarily because they made me nauseous every time I put them on. My eye doctor thought that it was just because I was wearing sunglasses that were not actually prescription glasses. When I bought a new pair of glasses we took my old ones and got them tinted to see if that would help. . . . it didn't. My doctor doesn't know why this happens, but the same thing happens to my mom too. Every time I have to get a new pair of glasses my eye doctor tries to get me to buy the transition lenses. I refuse. I would really not like to throw up that I go into the sun!

So if you aren't like me and get sick from sunglasses, then go wear them!

Erin

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National Chocolate Pudding Day

Mmmm. Chocolate Pudding. Who wouldn't want to have a big scoop of that for dessert! Well today you can because it is national chocolate pudding day!

I think that the best chocolate pudding is the ones that you get either at the school cafeteria, or at choir camp (I have a feeling both are the same). I'm not sure why, but the pudding tastes so wonderful that it makes me want to go up for many extra helpings. I don't eat too much pudding otherwise. Every now and then I might be craving a pudding, so I will buy one of the instant chocolate puddings from our local grocery store, and make it for my own enjoyment. Sure, it's not as good as cafeteria pudding, but it isn't bad! It's chocolate! Who doesn't like chocolate?!? (Other than my sister. . . .)

So lets go get some chocolate pudding!

Erin
   Reeses & Blossom

Color TV Day

Next week, all new - in color! That was a big thing back in the 60's when color televisions where first coming out. So lets celebrate being able to watch television in color.

I always liked older shows. I would watch I love Lucy, Gilligan's Island and the Addams Family. One of my favorite shows though is Dark Shadows. My dad got me hooked on the show on accident when he was flipping through on the television and happened across the re-runs on the SciFi channel. He had me and my brother watch an episode, not realizing that it would get me hooked. I now have almost the entire series (1225 episodes) on dvd. It's always fun to watch some of the episodes from the late 1960's. One episode would be in black and white while the next would be in color. In the ending credits there would be a voice over that would say what was going to be on tv next week - in color! It always made me laugh. But color tv really hasn't been around as long as we think it has been.

So lets celebrate tv and all of the colors that we can watch it in!

Erin
   Reeses & Blossom

Drivers Ed Day

What time of year is it? You got it! It's the time of year where the teenagers are learning how to drive! So put on your seat belts and hold on for dear life!

My dad was a drivers ed teacher. He had me go through drivers ed as soon as I was old enough (which was 14 years and 8 months old). He wanted to have as much time in the car with me as possible before I turned 16 and could get a permit to drive by myself. I remember when I took my drivers test. My dad had to come with me and the person giving the test. During the test we had to pass a horse and buggy, stop for j-walkers, and got stopped by the train. When the test was over the "tester" was going over how I did. I remember her saying that "that was the best test that I have seen in almost two years". . . Meanwhile my dad is saying "Oh, well she didn't come to a complete stop here, and she could have done . . ." DAD BE QUIET!!!

Even though my dad saw flaws I still passed with flying colors!

So be careful out on the roads! There are newbies learning how to drive!

Erin
   Reeses & Blossom

National Pink Day

Today is all about the color pink! So what all can we do with the color pink? Here are a few fun things to give a try:

- Wear a pink shirt

- Make a pink toga out of a pink sheet

- "Accidentally" throw a red shirt in the wash with all white clothing.

- Make pink ribbons or bows

- Take pictures of everything that you find that has the color pink

- Only write with a pink writing utensil

- See how many shades of pink you can name (Ex: Light pink, pink, magenta)

- Paint your nails pink

- Only talk to people who are wearing pink.

Happy National Pink Day!

Erin

   Reeses & Blossom

Toliet Paper Day

Today is dedicated to the paper that helps to keep us clean - Toliet Paper!

There are many different brands of toilet paper. It comes in thick, thin, quilted, etc. I remember as a kid that I always wanted to use toilet paper to wrap myself up and become a "mummy". I never did it in fear of getting in trouble for using all the toilet paper. But there are quite a few things that you can do with toilet paper. Here are a few:

- Become a mummy

- Vandalise someones house (I Don't recommend this one!)

- Clog someones toliet

- Great for dogs to shred

- Use as bowling pins

- Use as measuring tape

There is so much that you can do with toilet paper! So lets get out use it!

Erin
   Reeses & Blossom

Fathers Day

Today is all about our fathers and how they helped us become the people that they are today.

I get a lot of traits from my dad. My hair (which is a good thing), my ability to yell, my love of ketchup, as well as my need to be to places not just on time, but super early. My dad was my life teacher, but also my literal teacher. He was my gym teacher when I was in elementary school. I remember going to school extra early with him and he would let me turn on all of the lights in the gym. I thought that was the coolest thing. I had to go back behind the stage, and climb up on a counter to flip 3 or 4 switches. Once again, it was awesome. If he didn't have any grading that he had to do we would walk around the school building for a half and hour and he would give me math problems to answer.

I am so grateful to have a dad who cares for me and one that I can always turn to. Sure, we get mad at each other from time to time, but isn't that what families are for?

So Happy Fathers Day to all the dads out there!

Erin
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