Mitten Tree Day is celebrated annually on December 6th. It can be a fun holiday that encourages the use and giving of mittens. Mittens are used to keep your hands warm when playing in the snow. They come in handy when you build a snowman. Mittens can also be a great gift because of the fun and colorful patterns. History of Mitten Tree Day The exact details of how this holiday was … [Read more...]
International Day of People with Disability
December 3rd marks International Day of People with Disability (IDPWD). Since 1945, the United Nations (UN) has been committed to creating “inclusive, accessible and sustainable societies and communities.” The UN strives to keep this an active part of their policies and practices. In 1948 the UN adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in an effort to further their goals. In … [Read more...]
National Day of Giving
The National Day of Giving, also known as “Giving Tuesday” is a day that encourages people to give back in whatever ways they can. It presents nonprofit organizations with the chance to raise even more money than they would on an average day of giving. Because of this, many organizations create special end-of-year campaigns to participate in this day of … [Read more...]
I Am Thankful ~ Lori Merdes
I am thankful to have been granted another year to practice gratitude. Hopefully - with LOTS more practice - I'll eventually get it right. ~ Lori Practicing Gratitude As Jon Kabat-Zinn says, “The little things? The little moments? They aren’t little.” Saying thank you, holding the door for someone, these little moments can change the tone of your whole day. One of the most … [Read more...]
I Am Thankful ~ Josiah Nash
I am grateful for my friends, family, and colleagues and the support they have provided me over the last year. - Josiah Practicing Gratitude We hear it all the time: the importance of being grateful, or showing gratitude. For some people, these words elicit an eye roll or a blank stare (at best). Sure, we know that gratitude is important in an abstract sort of way—but it … [Read more...]
I Am Thankful ~ Jordan Fredriksson
I am thankful for living in a state (Alaska) that I get to fall in love with each and every day. ~ Jordan Practicing Gratitude Studies from Harvard Health Publishing have shown that being thankful can help people feel more positive, relish good experiences, improve their health and build strong relationships with others. It’s no secret that our children demonstrate … [Read more...]
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