July 31 is...

National Raspberry Cake Day

Recipe.  Good times.

Parent's Day

So Mother's Day and Father's Day apparently aren't enough.  Not that I'm complaining, I think parents are awesome and I love mine.  Happy Parent's Day!

Cotton Candy Day

I don't think cotton candy is much like cotton at all...other than it sort of looks like cotton, but imagine having clothes made of that stuff - sticky!

Jump For Jelly Beans Day

So instead of jumping for joy, you can jump for a jelly bean.  With any luck you'll actually get one!  If not, at least you got a bit of a workout.

Coming Attractions:  August!, National Raspberry Cream Pie Day, Friendship Day

July 30 is...

National Cheesecake Day

I love it. An entire day devoted to one of the most nearly perfect creations of all time. I'll be celebrating. Probably more than once, and for sure more than one day.

Coming Attractions: National Raspberry Cake Day, Parent's Day, Cotton Candy Day, Jump For Jelly Beans Day

July 29 is...

Cheese Sacrifice Purchase Day

So I couldn't really find anything about this one.  It could be that one sacrifices cheese for a reason, or uses cheese to catch a mouse - thus sacrificing it, or...I don't really know.  Either way today's the day to buy the cheese.

Country Music Day

I don't like country music, but I guess I'll give it a shout-out for one day.  Here's to country music.  woot.

Coming Attractions: National Cheesecake Day

July 28 is...

National Milk Chocolate Day

Has anything in history had a more positive effect on the human race? I submit that nothing has. Therefore let us celebrate with reckless abandon!

Cheese Lover's Day

I sure love cheese. I guess today's my day!

Coming Attractions: Cheese Sacrifice Purchase Day, Country Music Day

July 27 is...

National Creme Brulee Day

A delightful confection that should be enjoyed by everyone everywhere. Let us make it so!

Take Your Pants for a Walk Day

I would recommend wearing your pants at that time...

Bugs Bunny Day

Made his debut on this day in 1940. He's had quite the illustrious career since then. That we were all so lucky.

Coming Attractions: National Milk Chocolate Day, Cheese Lover's Day

July 26 is...

All or Nothing Day

As my mother would say - go big or go home.  Give your all or don't give anything.  In the words of the immortal Frank Sinatra "All, or nothin' at all."

Sugar Cane Day

They used to eat this stuff raw.  I'm sure someone still does.

Coming Attractions: National Creme Brulee Day, Take Your Pants For A Walk Day, Bugs Bunny Day

July 25 is...

National Hot Fudge Sundae Day

If you're gonna do a sundae, you better be puttin hot fudge on top.  That's all I'm sayin'.

Threading the Needle Day

As far as I'm concerned this is the only kind of threading the needle anyone needs to worry about.

Pipe Dreams Day

I'm pretty sure this is referring to dreams caused by drugs, but whatever.

Coming Attractions: All or Nothing Day, Sugar Cane Day

July 24 is...

Amelia Earheart Day

Here's the history.  She's kind of cool.

Pioneer Day (Utah)

I live in Utah so we get to celebrate this.  This is the day the Mormon Pioneers entered the Salt Lake Valley.  Good, good times.

Coming Attractions: National Hot Fudge Sundae Day, Threading the Needle Day, Pipe Dreams Day

July 23 is...

National Vanilla Ice Cream Day

Simple.  Classic.

Coming Attractions: Amelia Earheart Day

July 22 is...

Penuche Fudge Day

This is a creamy carmel-esque fudge made with butter, milk, brown sugar, and vanilla.  I prefer actual chocolate, but enjoy. :)

Ratcatcher's Day

So...I guess...catch a rat.  Literally or otherwise.

Lion's Share Day

This means you get the "bigger half" - which is an oxymoron, so "the lion's share" works better.  Let's bring that back.

Coming Attractions: National Vanilla Ice Cream Day

July 21 is...

National Junk Food Day

I'm usually a pretty healthy eater, but maybe today I'll binge.  Junk food is just so good sometimes.

National Tug-of-War Tournament Day

Break out the brackets and the rope and get it on!

Coming Attractions: National Penuche Fudge Day, Ratcatcher's Day, Lion's Share Day

July 20 is...

National Lollipop Day.

This is the old one.  I like the girl on the far right.  I bet she's really a caged tiger.

This is my favorite one.  It's psycho-delic!

National Hot Dog Day

Tube steak. mmmm....

National Fortune Cookie Day

This is fun.

Ugly Truck Contest Day

I'm gathering that this is just a day dedicated to a contest for ugly trucks.  Sounds thrilling (zzzz...)

Coming Attractions: National Junk Food Day, National Tug-of-war Tournament Day

July 19 is...

National Daiquiri Day

I think this says it better than I could.  And remember, if you're going to drink, drink responsibly.

Flitch Day

I gather it involves bacon.  I'm all for it.

Coming Attractions: National Lollipop Day, National Hot Dog Day, National Fortune Cookie Day, Ugly Truck Contest Day

July 18 is...

Cow Day

Woot!  Or should I say Moo...t!  I like cows, and everything they stand for.  Go cows!

Coming Attractions: National Daiquiri Day, Flitch Day

July 17 is...

National Ice Cream Day/Ice Cream Sundae Sunday

This occurs on the 3rd Sunday in July - which happens to be today this year.  So, eat up!  Nothin' wrong with ice cream in my book!

National Peach Ice Cream Day

I think peaches are my favorite fruit - and when combined with something as delicious as ice cream - especially on National Ice Cream Day - it's like heaven in a sundae dish.  Especially if it's homemade with fresh peaches!  Excuse me...I just need a moment...

Coming Attractions: Cow Day, 

July 16 is...

National Corn Fritters Day

Mmm mmm good!

International Juggling Day

Here are some easy instructions to learn how.  If you already know, go find some kids to entertain!

Fresh Spinach Day

I love fresh veggies in general - but especially fresh spinach.  In salads, on pizza, on sandwiches.  It's just SO GOOD!  Go to the farmer's market and get some.  It's better for you that way.

Coming Attractions: National Peach Ice Cream Day, 

July 15 is...

Respect Canada Day

*sigh* If we have too...

Winnie The Pooh Day

*sigh* If we have too...

Coming Attractions: National Corn Fritters Day, International Juggling Day, Fresh Spinach Day

July 14 is...

Macaroni Day

Probably my favorite of the pastas.  I love jumbo elbow macaroni and cheese.  The homemade kind, not that crappy box stuff - ew.

National Nude Day

Oh my, this one could be fun.  Just don't let it get out of hand.

Pick Blueberries Day

I've never actually gathered blueberries before.  Strawberries, blackberries, raspberries - yes, but never blueberries.  Perhaps today I shall...in the nude...

Coming Attractions: Respect Canada Day, Winnie the Pooh Day

July 13 is...

National French Fries Day

Or should we call them "Freedom Fries?"  Either way, they are a standard, tasty, albeit unhealthy american snack.  I worked at a french frier once and was turned off to french fries for months.  How quickly we forget.

Fool's Paradise Day

According to this website, A Fool's Paradise is a state of happiness based on a false hope.  Sometimes I think that's the story of my life.  But hey, at least I'm happy right?

Bison Lover's Day

Apparently bison are also native to Europe.  Who knew?

Coming Attractions: Macaroni Day, National Nude Day, Pick Blueberries Day

July 12 is...

National Pecan Pie Day

Ya know, this is just one of those things that I never really could get into.  But for those of you who can, go for it! Enjoy.

Tom Sawyer Day

I remember watching a film version of Tom Sawyer  when I was a tot and LOVING IT!  Great story, good times...good times...

Also, I think I might wear man-capris...

Coming Attractions: National French Fries Day, Fool's Paradise Day, Bison Lover's Day

July 11 is...

National Blueberry Muffin Day

I think these are my favorite kind of muffins.  They're appropriate for every meal, and delicious right out of the oven.  I also recommend, for today, muffin topper's cereal - tastes just like the crumby top of a blueberry muffin, and Cold Stone's blueberry muffin batter ice cream. mmm....

National Cheer Up the Lonely Day

I think I've found a new official favorite holiday.  What could be more festive than to make someone else feel happy about life?  Go out there and find the weary and downtrodden.  Give them a hug and tell 'em it's gonna be ok!

Try Caviar Day

I think I'll pass on this one.  Caviar just isn't one of those things I find appealing.  My sentiments toward caviar are similar to those of Tom Hanks in the movie "Big."

Coming Attractions: National Pecan Pie Day, Tom Sawyer Day

July 10 is...

National Piña Colada Day

One of my favorites of the frozen tropical drinks.  So delicious, so refreshing.  And I take mine virgin, so I get all the benefits of the flavor without any of the nasty side effects of alcohol.

Clerihew Day

He was an author, and I think this blog does a better job explaining his importance than I could.

Coming Attractions: National Blueberry Muffin Day, National Cheer Up the Lonely Day, Try Caviar Day

July 9 is...

National Sugar Cookie Day

I think this is probably the best way to celebrate any holiday.  Just make a cookie in the desired shape and decorate to your heart's content.  It even works today.  Make a sugar cookie in the shape of a sugar cookie and decorate it to look like a sugar cookie!

Coming Attractions: National Pina Colada Day, Clerihew Day

July 8 is...

National Chocolate With Almonds Day

I think I ate one of these!  Hershey's with almonds are one of my favorites, though you might want to go for something a little fancier since it's a holiday.

Video Games Day

I am not a gamer.  The only time I've ever spent more than a few minutes fully engaged in a video game was when I was in high school and I would spend hours playing "Perfect Dark" with friends on paintball mode.  Those were good times.

Ziegfeld Follies Day

Now here's a classic.  Turn turn kick turn, turn turn kick turn, 1-2-3 kick turn.

Coming Attractions: National Sugar Cookie Day

July 7 is...

National Strawberry Sundae Day

What better day to have a Sundae than Sunday?

Ice Cream Cone Day

I tell ya what, that's a lot of ice cream in one day, but who can complain about that?  Go for it!

Coming Attractions: National Chocolate With Almonds Day, Video Games Day, Ziegfeld Follies Day

July 6 is...

National Fried Chicken Day

This is so bad for you, but so good!  I love fried chicken, not gonna lie.  Make some...or have someone make it for you...

Fill An Aquarium Day

Fill 'er up.  I don't own an aquarium, but I visited one recently and it was awesome.  I fully support the filling of  aquariums.  They're neat.

Coming Attractions: National Strawberry Sundae Day, Ice Cream Day

July 5...

National Apple Turnover Day

I like cherry better, but I tip my hat to apple.  It's a classic.  If you don't feel like making your own, go to Arby's.  There's are quite good.

Workaholics Day

I am definitely not a workaholic.  I enjoy my playtime too much.  But for those who are, work away.

Alice in Wonderland Day

The Lewis Carrol classic.  Read it, watch it, live it, love it.

Coming Attractions: National Fried Chicken Day, Fill An Aquarium Day

July 4 is...

Independence Day

This is one of my favorite holidays of the entire year.  I just love celebrating our nation.  We may have our problems, but America sure is great.  Plus - fireworks.  Woot!

National Barbecued Spareribs Day

Mmmmm.  An American classic...I think.  Either way, they're delicious.  Enjoy.

Buffalo Bill Day

Buffalo Bill is a pretty cool guy.  He did lots of cool stuff.  Just look!

Coming Attractions: National Apple Turnover Day, Workaholics Day, Alice In Wonderland Day

July 3 is...

National Chocolate Wafer Day

You can find a great variety of these at any local supermarket.

Eat Beans Day

Beans - of all kinds - are extremely good for your health. Eat lots, just be forgiving of the aftereffects.

Stay Out of the Sun Day

The best kind of sunscreen is a building. Stay inside, enjoy the air conditioning...maybe do some scrapbooking...

Compliment Your Mirror Day

By doing this, you're also sort of inadvertently complimenting yourself with can lead to endorphin boosts, and better self esteem. So go ahead - tell your mirror it looks hot.

Coming Attractions: Independence Day, National Barbecued Spareribs Day, Buffalo Bill Day, 

July 2 is...

National Rocky Road Day

An american tradition since...well...whenever.  I sure enjoy it.

Play Tennis Day

Even if you don't know how!  Just fake it and have fun.

Coming Attractions: National Egg Day, Repeat Day

July 1 is...

July!!!  Hooray!

I just love July.  It's hot, one can swim, and in Utah we get fireworks twice!  Who could ask for more?  Well for those of you who could, we've got quite a few holidays today.

Canadian Independence Day

I'm not Canada's biggest fan, but I figured they at least deserved an honorable mention.

Creative Ice Cream Flavor Day

It's time to use those creative skills and come up with the next big thing!  Do it home-made style, or just mix and match your favorites and see what comes out!

National Gingersnap Day

Not my favorite cookie, but a cookie nonetheless.  Bake em, eat em, love em.

Build a Scarecrow Day

I doubt many of you out there have an actual pressing need for a scarecrow, but it seems an appropriate time of year at least.  Maybe just make a miniature one...perhaps out of sugary foods you can then enjoy.

Popeye's Birthday

"I yam what I yam."  Wisdom for the ages.  Thank you Popeye.  Today might be a good idea to watch the musical starring Robin Williams and Shelly Duvall.

Coming Attractions: National Anisette Day, Violin Lover's Day, Hump Day