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World Cancer Day (Feb 4): What to Actually Do When a Friend Gets Sick
Feb 4 is World Cancer Day. Learn what to say (and what not to say) to a friend with cancer, plus the best practical gift ideas for chemo patients (unscented... Read more...
Illustration of a dignified woman in 1950s attire sitting on a vintage Montgomery bus, looking out the window in a moment of quiet courage during the civil rights era
Rosa Parks Day (Feb 4): The One Thing History Books Get Wrong About Her
Feb 4 is Rosa Parks Day (her birthday). Discover the true story behind the bus boycott (she wasn't just tired!), the best biography to read, and children's books that teach... Read more...
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...
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...
A cozy February flat lay featuring braised red cabbage in a ceramic bowl, a handwritten letter, dried eucalyptus, a flickering candle, and seed catalog clippings on a linen surface.
The February Thaw: A Curated Roundup for a Soulful, Savvy Month
Explore our February roundup of elevated comfort recipes, hygge rituals, heartfelt gift ideas, and intentional home design to thrive through mid-winter. Read more...
National Sleeping in Public Day (Feb 28): The Art of the Stealth Nap
National Sleeping in Public Day (Feb 28): The Art of the Stealth Nap
Feb 28 is National Sleeping in Public Day! Master the art of the stealth nap with the Trtl pillow, Manta sleep masks, and anti-theft safety hacks. Read more...
International Polar Bear Day: Majestic polar bear in Arctic landscape with snow and ice in natural habitat
International Polar Bear Day (Feb 27): Celebrating the King of the North (From a Safe Distance)
Feb 27 is International Polar Bear Day! Help save the sea ice with our guide to energy-saving draft stoppers, SodaStreams, and National Geographic plushies. Read more...
Flat lay of fresh pistachios, shelled and unshelled, in wooden bowl on rustic surface from overhead view
National Pistachio Day (Feb 26): The "Crack the Code" Guide (Stop Hurting Your Thumbs)
Feb 26 is National Pistachio Day! Stop the shell mess with our guide to the Joseph Joseph snack bowl, chili roasted nuts, and the "shell key" opening hack. 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...
Framed portrait of Major Richard Robert Wright Sr. with books for National Freedom Day
National Freedom Day (Feb 1): The Most Important Holiday You Probably Forgot
Feb 1 is National Freedom Day. Learn about Major Richard Robert Wright Sr., the signing of the 13th Amendment resolution, and the best books to read to kick off Black... Read more...
Jewish, Christian, and Muslim women laughing together in friendship, celebrating interfaith harmony and unity
World Interfaith Harmony Week (Feb 1): How to Be a Good Neighbor in a Divided World
Feb 1 begins World Interfaith Harmony Week. Discover "The Faith Club," the best movies about interfaith friendship, and simple ways to practice "Love of the Neighbor" this week. Read more...