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news birthdays/events fun items for your "summer" backyard word of the day news game: pyramid have you ever wanted to call a consultant in to help you do something? do you wear sunglasses every day? news game: slogan game do you like "condiment combinations" i.e. mayoracha nike has shoes that massage your feet! news game: tv show intros by description fireworks safety goodbye/fun facts....National Paul Bunyan Day...we fondly remember the tales of the big blue ox and a mighty lumberjack! Described as a giant and a lumberjack of unusual skill, Paul Bunyan is one of the most famous North American folklore heroes. The character of Paul Bunyan originated in the oral tradition of North American loggers dating back to the mid-1800s. One Paul Bunyan legend claims it took five storks to carry him as a newborn....Some believe Bunyan was based on a French-Canadian logger named Fabian ‘Joe’ Fournier, who moved to Michigan after the American Civil War. He was strongly built with giant hands and was well above six feet in

news birthdays/events are your coworkers rude? word of the day news most subborn dog breeds would you have "awake" surgery? game: 3 word description actors news movie cliches that almost never happen in real life would you ever put a note on your neighbors' car? game: celebrity voice overs news game: general trivia foods that are aging to your skin goodbye/fun facts....National Onion Day...Whether we choose a sweet, white, red, or the ever-favorite yellow, we count on the onion to enhance the flavor of our savory recipes. this cooking powerhouse is packed with flavor and very few calories, it's also rich in vitamin C and antioxidants. and even though they might make you cry when you cut them...According to recent research, consuming onions also helps the body fight colorectal cancer and breast cancer, as well as heart disease and diabetes. to reduce the tears, chill the onion: Refrigerate the onion for 30 minutes or freeze it for 10–15 minutes before cutting. The cold prevents the enzyme that causes tears fro

news birthdays/events what are not willing to give up? word of the day news when you check out of a store...do you like to get out quickly or have a conversation with the cashier/teller? game: I should have known that transit rules...no yodeling! news if you want to save money...use the $1 rule game: everybody knows products that are marked up 200%-1300% news if you had to #hashtag your life...what best describes it? game: backwards song game goodbye/fun facts....national coconut day....one of the foods that the entire product can be used for something!  Coconut oil alone falls into the superfood category. We use the whole coconut in many different forms for our bodies and everyday cooking. From shredded coconut to milk, cream, water, and oil, each provides essential nutrients and flavor. Its anti-viral and anti-microbial properties are notable as well. the husk and shells can be used as a potting medium, carbon filtration, charcoal, bio-fuel, and even organic cat litter. The coconut’s adorable name has an in

news birthdays/events parental summer burnout word of the day news game: name that song in 1 second why should you go for a walk...in the sand what's your summer personality?  (do you love or hate the summer) news game: celebrity voice overs former rich kids...and when they realized their lives weren't normal (buzzfeed) does your comfort food change during the summer? news game: christmas outburst travel scams are up....way up.   goodbye/fun facts....National Strawberry Parfait Day....because it's peak strawberry season. Parfait is French for perfect. The traditional parfait is a dessert of ice cream or frozen custard layered with fruit and whipped cream in a tall stemmed glass.....but they are so versatile...you can make them with just about anything...including yogurt and strawberries....which makes it the perfect refreshing and healthy summertime snack! Strawberries are rich in vitamins, minerals, and folic acid, amongst many other things. Choose berries that have a bright red color, a natural shine and fr

news birthdays/events do you want the most amount of info available before you make a decision? word of the day news have you been in your neighbors' homes? if an heiress let you give away some of her money...what would you do with it? cheap summer ideas to keep kids busy news game: quiz game: feud would you let a stranger pic your profile pic (or your dl pic...or any other picture?) news game: calendar trivia do you use your "inside voice" as often as you should? goodbye/fun facts....Swim a Lap Day... the ultimate antidote to the classic summer conundrum — how do I work out without working up a sweat and stay cool at the same time? we're just about a month away from the olympics...where will get to see lots and lots of swimming. swimming itself can be traced back several thousand years, to the ancient Greeks and Romans. These civilizations built beautiful artificial pools for training athletes, conducting military exercises and just for relaxing. but it was until England, in the 1800s, that swimming first be

news birthdays/events is your house 'backyard ready' for summer? word of the day news game: slogan game would it help you if your computer kept your emotions in check during the day? does $9.99 make you think you're getting a deal...because $10 is too much? news game: outburst what's the least expensive thing you've purchased that has made the biggest impact 10 things that make us smile news game: movies trivia game experts say our rooms should be cold for optimal sleep... goodbye/fun facts....this week has been America The Beautiful Week. It’s a special time to appreciate the song “America the Beautiful” and to honor our love for this country...to reflect on the natural beauty and patriotic spirit that defines America. although it never became our national anthem...Katharine Lee Bates, wrote 'america the beautiful' when she was inspired by the stunning views from Pikes Peak, in 1893. Her words and Samuel A. Ward’s melody crystallized into the song we cherish today.

news birthdays/events we all seem to be impatient when we're in a line...but what if YOU are the reason for the hold up? word of the day news are our standards too high or does good service just not exist? lazy (but possibly genius) hacks game: slogan game news things we want...but when we get it...we aren't prepared gas or charcoal...the great debate game: actors who sing news activities adults are 'embarassed' to learn game: 5 second rule goodbye/fun facts....national fish n chips day. it commemorates this fundamental meal of the working class throughout the United Kingdom and beyond. In the late 1800s, trawl fishing became a major part of the economic industry in the North Sea. This resulted in the growing availability of fresh fish in areas further inland in the British Isles, especially within the cities. Anyone who understands economics knows that ‘easily available’ means ‘cheaper to get your hands on’...it was cheap, very filling and highly caloric food which created an excellent foundation for a worki

news birthdays/events does the name of a company matter?  would you buy things at 'sound of music' or 'best buy'? word of the day news do you still love "kids food" game: pop go the decades 1 if you enjoy food and/or drink flights...hvr has a treat for you! news the latest science on aging game: pop go the decades 2 cicada cocktails? news do you keep different clothes sizes? game: pop go the decades 3 goodbye/fun facts....When it comes to combining flavor and plant power...look no further than National Veggie Burger Day!  Packed with flavor, protein, and nutrients, veggie burgers show up at backyard barbecues, tailgate parties, and on the menus of high-class restaurants. As an alternative to burgers made from meat, veggie burgers are a great way to get those 5 servings of vegetables in! One early cultural reference to veggie burgers was shortly after the end of World War II, in a 1948 radio drama series called Let George Do It, where a character speaks about veggie burgers made of nuts and legumes. today more

news birthdays/events how fast are you driving in the neighborhood...does it change during the summer? word of the day news game: scattergories most laid back cities in the u.s. how do you keep bugs away during the summer news game: name that drum fill funny practical jokes (and a story that we wouldn't be able to do today!) would you put a camera/go pro on your cat/dog? news game: movies trivia game best cities to live in goodbye/fun facts....Shopping Cart Day...the baskets on wheels we use to journey through the aisles in a supermarket. like most inventions...The shopping cart was made out of necessity...customers had to carry around wire baskets that would become too heavy. in 1937, Sylvan Goldman, an American businessman and the owner of the Humpty Dumpty supermarket chain in Oklahoma City, came up with the idea of creating a shopping cart. Goldman was inspired by a folding chair. He placed a wire basket on the folding chair, wheeling it around his office to see if his idea was going to work.  Realizing t

news birthdays/events underwater vending machines?? word of the day news move over "fomo"...there's a new acroynm in town! is there a good way to deliver bad news?  would you rather someone soften the blow or just tell you straight out what's your mobile phone background?  it can reveal a lot about your personality news do you travel to "foodie cities"?  what's your top travel criteria? game: quiz game: feud news game: calendar trivia when you go on vacation...do you set an alarm? goodbye/fun facts....Repeat Day... it’s the perfect time to plan another spa retreat, book reservations at that special restaurant, or even find a new activity that you would love to repeat in the future. Repetition is a key element in everyday life. Daily routines give us a sense of stability and direction. The arts have also used repetition as the driving force behind powerful narratives. The most popular example is the movie “Groundhog Day”...although there are many time loop movies besides GD. Some scientists believe there are b

news birthdays/events if you did something and got away with it...do you think you could keep it secret? word of the day news game: guess who...in 3 words despite what generation you grew up in...this time in life is the best!! we always ask our kids if they have to go to the bathroom before car trips/running errands...shouldn't we do the same (ashley's story) news game: one hit wonders from the 1990's best tv game show hosts...ever do you keep 'back up presents'? news game: outburst what's your concert ticket price cutoff? goodbye/fun facts....National E-Bike Day. They’ve become increasingly popular in recent years but e-bikes have been around since 1895. The first U.S. patent for an e-bike was granted in 1895 to Ogden Bolton Jr., who invented a battery-powered electric bicycle with a hub motor mounted near the rear wheel. Almost a hundred years later, the Pedal Electric Cycle, now known as pedal-assist, was integrated into e-bikes. This changed the way e-bikes were designed and allowed riders to activate th

news birthdays/events are you robot-phobic? word of the day news what do you think about 2nd breakfast? what's the perfect outdoor temperature for you? game: general trivia news have you ever written in to a company about a product they discontinued? outrageous fitness trends...that might not be so bad game: songs that feature a scream news 9 minutes to less anxiety (and it's free) game: who are these singing actors goodbye/fun facts....They come in various colors, are made of different materials, and are so much fun to wear; celebrate National Flip Flop Day While the earliest recorded sandals come from Egypt, all cultures during Ancient times had their own variant of this footwear. These olden versions were made from a variety of materials – papyrus leaves, palm leaves, leather, wood, rice straw. The design of the modern-day sandal is inspired by the Japanese ‘zori.’ The Encyclopedia of History of Japanese Manners and Customs states Japanese children used these flip flop-type shoes when first learning to wal

news birthdays/events are you more stressed at home or at work? word of the day news do most olympic athletes eat super healthy all the time? game: songs with 'hey' in songs what if leaf blowers weren't so loud?!?!? news do you 'dreamscroll'? game: drum intro songs do you notice your speech shifting/accents when you spend time in a particular region? news would you rather move or land an airplane? game: 80's & 90's trivia goodbye/fun facts....world hunger day. Hunger is a condition affecting humanity since the beginning of history. today there are more than 820 million people living in chronic hunger. After WWII, the newly-formed United Nations began leading the fight against hunger. Food banks are charitable organizations that distribute food to those without the finances to purchase enough for themselves. Volunteer at a food bank in various capacities, including fundraising, social media management, organizing food drives, and awareness campaign management. Check online for a food bank close to you.

news birthdays/events grill experts speak...best way to cook your burger on the grill! word of the day news if your employer handed you the company credit card and said "you have1 hour...no limits"...what 1 store would you go to? game: quiz game: feud news summer fruits...fresh or frozen? do you have early onset grumpiness? if you pay for something everyday (coffee, food etc) do you always get the same thing or will you try to dupe it at home? news game: calendar trivia who taught you how to drive?  isn't summer the best time to learn goodbye/fun facts....National Cellophane Tape Day...one of the most practical things ever.  a man named Richard Gurley Drew invented the invisible tape in 1930. His career started at the 3M company in 1920 in St. Paul, Minnesota where he developed a masking tape for the automotive industry in 1925. He then created his new tape from cellulose...Originally designed to seal Cellophane packages sold in groceries and bakeries. Cellophane tape was revealed to the public and its market

news birthdays/events what is 'car compatibility'? word of the day news would you take an air taxi? how good are you with money? study says women are better with money game: celebrity birthday quiz news how do you define "snob"? best driving tunes game: finish this lyric news game: one minute mysteries coziest small towns...really small! goodbye/fun facts....National Asparagus Day. This versatile vegetable can be pan-seared, fried, baked, or grilled, and it is full of nutrients.  the word asaparagus comes from the Persian word ‘asparag,’ which meant a shoot or sprout. and the term ‘sparagus’ was used by peasants meaining ‘sparrow grass.’ Asparagus production in the United States is concentrated between three states: California, Michigan, and Washington, and it is best in the spring, making it the perfect cookout veggie. Asparagus can take three years to go from seed to harvest, but the plants will produce spears for decades, making it a great crop. You’ll find everything and anything you ever wanted to know a

news birthdays/events should emojis come with definitions? word of the day news if dogs/cats are too much work...get this as a pet game:  jeopardy? george carlin was right...we have too much stuff! news have you ever snuck in somewhere without paying? game: guess who the celebrity is? do you have "projects around the house" when you need a break? news is it worse to call in sick to work when you're healthy or show up when you're actually sick? game: speakout goodbye/fun facts....national lucky penny day...many years ago, a penny used to actually buy things. The United States first issued a one-cent coin produced by a private mint in 1787. Benjamin Franklin designed it. On one side, it read “Mind Your Business” and the other “We Are One.” This coin was made of 100% copper and was larger than today’s penny. but today the metal value and cost of minting pennies exceed their face value. National Lucky Penny Day is a good way to introduce children to charity. Encourage them to donate the pennies they find to an or

news birthdays/events top/favorite cult films...is yours on this list? word of the day news you may have heard of 'super-tasters'...but have you heard about 'super-recognizers' game: Mind the Gap 1 game: MInd the Gap 2 news would you try 'insect protein' if it was incorporated into your food? do you enjoy factory tours?  line 'em up this summer! do you use cash or credit as your default...what if you don't have any cash? news hollywood wants us all to see 3-4 movies a year so they can recoup their losses...are you in? game: mr. rogers trivia goodbye/fun facts....national safe boating week. boating is a stress reliever known to provide a recreational and rejuvenating experience. It’s like a mini-vacation that helps reset your brain! over 18 million americans own boats...and many people take their boats out starting memorial day weekend. though boating is a fun activity, there are a numerous potential dangers attached to it. the U.S. Coast Guard says annually there are over 4,000 boating accidents. The purpose

news birthdays/events do you reserve your "good manners" for dining out? word of the day news game: mr. t trivia how long should it take to get a refund? living in a lighthouse (no property taxes by the way) news game: mindtrap hurtful things your toddler/kids said to you....accidentally memorial day honors news game:  everybody knows would you rather have/watch (1) 3 minute commercial or (6) 30 second commercials? goodbye/fun facts....National Strawberries and Cream Day. Fresh strawberries and homemade whipped cream....They are the perfect, refreshing, light snack on a beautifully warm day! Strawberries have been traced back to the Roman Empire. Ancient Romans believed this fruit alleviated symptoms of melancholy, fainting, inflammation, fevers, throat infections, kidney stones, and bad breath...by the 1500's the fruit was also a symbol of wealth and luxury in Victorian England. As they were a perishable food, strawberries were only available in season. by 1877... 200 spectators at Wimbledon court are offere

news birthdays/events scientists have developed a 'sarcasm detector'... word of the day news are you an "everything's fine" person..or do you really tell people how you're feeling? game: quiz game: feud news what are your favorite "american food/drink combos" when you see a loose animal...do you stop and try to help? brick and mortar seems to be going away...what's your suggestion for shopping news game: calendar trivia best amusement parks in the u.s. goodbye/fun facts....Quiche Lorraine Day. This dish has humble beginnings in Medieval Europe specifically in the rural Lorraine region of France. While it's considered a French dish, it developed during a time when the Lorraine Region was under German rule. Even the word Quiche comes from the German word kuchen, meaning cake. The original Quiche Lorraine was made with an open pie using a bottom crust with a filling of custard and smoked bacon. A cast-iron skillet was used to cook the original Quiche.  true quiche lorraine is made with eggs, heavy cream, bacon,

news birthdays/events Demitri! how tough is the first year of parenting?  pretty tough!!! word of the day news what "cleaning category" do you put yourself in? would like a video portal locally that connects to another city's video portal?   game: nascar facts news what not to do if you find someone else's lost cc would you rather go to a summer fantasy camp or a traditional summer camp? game: songs that were in movies news game: movie password if you could ask your future self one question...what would it be? goodbye/fun facts....national walnut day...They may not be as popular as almonds or peanuts, but walnuts are great for your heart, your brain, and your bones; you can incorporate them into any meal; and they’ve literally been around for almost 10,000 years. The first historical account of walnut cultivation dates back to Babylon. in the 1800's European walnuts are shipped from England to North America where it becomes a popular tree. and they're more than just food: Ink still made today from walnut husk