National HIV Testing Day - June 27th, 2022 Greetings readers! HIV Testing is Self-care: Taking the test is taking care of yourself. June 27th is National HIV Testing Day and in this blog, we will be discussing HIV and the importance of getting testing if you have been or [...]
International Sushi Day International sushi day is on Saturday, June 18th. It is said that sushi was introduced to Japan in the 19th century. It was a popular dish that gathered traction as Buddhism spread. The Buddhists usually have a dietary practice of abstaining from meat from land animals, so [...]
Selfie Love (National Selfie Day, June 21st) Greetings readers! From a young age, we’ve seen and learned about some of the greatest love stories of all time. From tragic loves like Romeo and Juliet to modern loves like Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. We’ve had the opportunity to learn [...]
June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month! Greetings readers! June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month, so happy Pride! Do you know the history of Pride Month? LGBTQ+ Pride month was first established by former president Bill Clinton in 1999. June was chosen as LGBTQ+ Pride month to honor an important event in [...]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Greeting readers! Since 1949, May has been observed as Mental Health Awareness Month in the United States. Mental illness is considered common in the United States, considering nearly 1 in 5 adults live with a mental illness in the U.S. We continue to [...]
May 3rd is Garden Meditation Day Greetings Readers! May 3rd is Garden Meditation Day! In this week’s blog, we will be discussing how merging gardening and meditation can decrease stress levels, help with physical health, and help with mental health. Before we get started here are this week’s affirmations: [...]
Teacher Appreciation Week Greetings Readers! Teachers play a crucial part in most people’s lives. Elementary school kids can spend up to 6 hours a day with their teacher while middle school kids and high school teens spend between 40 minutes to an hour and a half with multiple teachers [...]
Denim Day: April 27, 2022 Greetings Readers! Break out your jeans, jean jackets, and/or overalls this April to raise awareness about and honor the victims of sexual violence. The month of April has been recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) for over 20 years. “Denim Day” is a [...]
Stalking Awareness and Safety Tips Greeting readers! Typically, the month of January is dedicated to educating and raising awareness on a topic that can be scary and at times misunderstood. We are talking about National Stalking Awareness Month. Although January is dedicated to this important topic, this issue is [...]
National Humor Month Greeting's Readers! Content warning: Jokes, laughter, and positive energy ahead. Proceed with caution. This week we are diving into the topic of laughter and humor since April is National Humor Month! This national celebration is a wonderful reminder of the importance of laughing and enjoying the [...]
