Whole homemade carrot cake with cream cheese frosting photographed from above for National Carrot Cake Day celebration
National Carrot Cake Day (Feb 3): The "Vegetable" You Should Eat for Breakfast
Feb 3 is National Carrot Cake Day! Join the "Raisin vs. No Raisin" debate, learn why you should never use pre-shredded carrots, and get our tips for hacking a box... Read more...
Colorful winter birds including cardinals and blue jays feeding at a handmade bird feeder hanging from a snow-covered tree branch
Feed the Birds Day (Feb 3): Why Your Bread Crusts Are Doing More Harm Than Good
Feb 3 is Feed the Birds Day. Learn why you should stop feeding birds bread, the best high-fat foods for the "Hunger Gap" (Suet), and how to make a simple... Read more...
Galentine's Day celebration with champagne, heart-shaped treats, journals, and flowers for friends
Galentine's Day (Feb 13): How to Host the Ultimate "Ladies Celebrating Ladies" Brunch
Feb 13 is Galentine's Day! Celebrate "Ladies Celebrating Ladies" with heart-shaped waffles, matching pajamas, and the best gifts for your squad. Read more...
Two women meeting for coffee and making friends on National Make a Friend Day, sharing warm conversation at cozy cafe table
National Make a Friend Day (Feb 11): Why Adult Friendship is Awkward (And How to Do It Anyway)
Feb 11 is National Make a Friend Day! Learn how to make adult friendships less awkward, the best conversation starter games, and fun gift ideas for your bestie. Read more...
national send a card day
National Send a Card to a Friend Day (Feb 7): Why a Text Message Just Isn't Enough
Feb 7 is National Send a Card to a Friend Day! Discover why handwritten notes matter, the best gel pens for writing, and how to use a wax seal kit... Read more...
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln's Birthday (Feb 12): Why Honest Abe is the Ultimate Comeback King
Feb 12 is Abraham Lincoln's Birthday. Discover the history of his "Stovepipe Hat" briefcase, his list of famous failures before success, and the best biography to read on leadership ("Team... Read more...
International Day of Women and Girls in Science
International Day of Women and Girls in Science (Feb 11): Why We Need to Let Girls Be "Messy"
Feb 11 is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Close the "Dream Gap" with our guide to the best non-pink STEM toys (Snap Circuits), modern books like... Read more...
Colorful umbrellas in various patterns celebrating National Umbrella Day
National Umbrella Day (Feb 10): Why It’s Time to Stop Buying "Disposable" Umbrellas
Feb 10 is National Umbrella Day! Stop buying disposable gear. Check out our guide to the best windproof umbrellas (Blunt, Repel), learn proper sidewalk etiquette, and the truth about the... Read more...
Groundhog Day celebration with adorable groundhog emerging from burrow in early spring scene
Groundhog Day (Feb 2): Why This Monday Might Feel Like Déjà Vu
Feb 2 is Groundhog Day! Celebrate Punxsutawney Phil with our guide to the Bill Murray classic, the "Shadow Latte" recipe, and tips on how to break the "Monday Time Loop. Read more...
Boy Scouts around the fire
Boy Scouts Day (Feb 8): How to Raise a Kid Who is "Prepared" for Anything
Feb 8 is Boy Scouts Day! Celebrate the BSA with 3 essential outdoor skills, including whittling with a Swiss Army Knife and learning fire safety. Read more...
Premium dark chocolate bars and pieces artfully arranged with cocoa nibs and berries for National Dark Chocolate Day celebration
National Dark Chocolate Day (Feb 1): Why You Should Eat the "Good Stuff" Today (Doctor's Orders)
Feb 1 is National Dark Chocolate Day! Discover the health benefits of cocoa, how to host a "Chocolate Tasting Flight," and the best spicy hot chocolate recipes. Read more...
Closeup of man and woman wearing red shirts for National Wear Red Day
National Wear Red Day (Feb 7): Why This Shade of Lipstick Could Save Your Life
Feb 7 is National Wear Red Day. Join the movement to fight heart disease in women. Learn the 4 numbers you need to know, the best red lipstick for the... Read more...