National Eat Outside Day

Let’s all cross our fingers and toes for a sunny day today, because it’s National Eat Outside Day! And we all know, there’s nothing worse than eating in the rain…unless its grapes. Grapes are always good no matter the weather…but I digress!

Like several other days this year, the purpose of today’s celebration is to take some time out of our day to take in all that the outdoors has to offer. Eating outside does not necessarily mean having a picnic. It could mean have a meal on the patio, or going for a walk with an ice cream. The point is, get outside and enjoy some good food. If you are lucky enough to live where I do, you will have the opportunity to eat freshly picked, local foods straight from the farmer. Hello Farmer’s Market. Hello awesome outdoor meal!

Before you head out, don’t forget to vote on the daily poll. Click here to vote. 

National Toasted Marshmallow Day

Happy National Toasted Marshmallow Day everyone! 

(Image found at: http://brownink.com/2012/06/are-you-ready-for-the-summer/kc-single-marshmallow-roasting/)

Now, I can’t really participate in this day, but I will live vicariously through you! See, I loves me some campfire-toasted marshmallows…and the more burnt the better. That is the key, after all. Here’s my rationale: if you slightly (or mega) burn the fluffy little chunk of gelatinous heaven in your mouth, then you can peel that layer off and toast the remainder.

(Image found at: http://www.tntrv.com/life-is-good-when-you-are-roasting-marshmallows/)

If you’re really lucky, you can get a couple of rounds out of this method! There are some negative impacts to eating them this way, I’m sure, but what’s a little carcinogenic contamination every once in a while?! You know, I used to love toasted marshmallows so much, that I used to light candles or use a lighter to toast them in my room when I was younger. And, while I certainly do not recommend that you do this (let me say that once again I DO NOT recommend that you do such a silly thing!), it did give into those late-night toasted marshmallow cravings. Mind you, it also got me grounded for nearly burning down the house!

Regardless of how you prefer the burntness of your marshmallows, may you enjoy one today! But first, perhaps you could vote on the ‘ol daily poll to tell us how you like your marshmallows toasted! 

National Lemon Juice Day

It’s National Lemon Juice Day today. Wait a minute…didn’t we just have this day? Okay, so lemon juice isn’t quite lemonade, but it’s still pretty close. So, I’m going to cheap out of this one and refer you back to good ‘ol National Lemonade Day.

And for the record, “pink” was the correct answer from that day’s poll. Let’s try it again…vote on today’s daily poll by clicking here! 

National Race Your Mouse Around the Icons

Woohoo! In keeping with yesterday’s theme, today is a day dedicated to endless pointless fun! Happy National Race Your Mouse Around the Icons Day! So in order to properly celebrate today’s Day, you don’t really need to go much further than where you already are. I’m pretty sure the steps go as follows:

1.    Locate computer mouse

2.   Identify the icons on your screen

3.   Quickly move your mouse around these icons in a race-like motion

4.   Repeat as desired

5.    Time your races to obtain a Personal Best (optional)

Seems pretty simple, eh? So, what are you waiting for? Vote on the daily poll and then let the games begin! To help you get started, here’s an Epic tune to boost your competitive juices:

National Just Because Day

Whoo hoo! It’s National Just Because Day! Basically this means you can pretty much do what ever you want today, and get away with it! Want to french fries for breakfast? You got it! Maybe even wake up your roommate bright and early by dribbling water on their forehead repeatedly every few seconds until they wake up? Sure thing! Maybe I will or won't be doing either or both of these things today (be warned roommate!) Think about all the fun you could have with this day! Just imagine calling in sick today using “I’ve got a mad case of the National Just Because Day-sies!” excuse. No one will suspect a thing! …right? Whatever you decide to do (or not to do), make sure you at least have SOME fun with this!

Here’s a little “Just Because” challenge for you – vote on today’s poll! Click here.