Check out the most popular New Year's Resolutions at the USA.gov web site. Or start alist that doesn't give you a guilt trip. Write down a bunch of places you'd like to visit (such as the Museum of Fine Arts, Mexico), things you'd like to do (pottery painting, making herbal soap), and things you'd like to learn (tying shoes, knitting). Don't forget, there's always next year!
January
National Mentoring Month
1: New Year’s Day
4: Trivia Day
Martin Luther King Day (third Monday in January; actual birthdate January 15)
Get a special treat for your birthday! Lots of restaurants have birthday clubs and email coupons for your special day. For the last few years, we've gone to Not Your Average Joe's restaurant on my birthday, where I'm treated with a free entree and a free dessert. Now how's that for feeling special? Visit your favorite restaurants online and sign up for those special emails today.
Fire Prevention and Safety Week (second week in October)
Columbus Day (second Monday in October; traditional 10/12)
Sweetest Day (third Saturday in October)
Make a Difference Day (fourth Saturday in October)
After Halloween, shop for costumes that would be fun for the dress up box, like a firefighter suit, a wig, a witch’s hat. Add scarves, costume jewelry, hats, etc.
Rather than me trying to explain old style calendars and dating methods, use these links to find out when Easter, Passover, and Chinese New Year are celebrated.
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