Pam Gaulin
Pam Gaulin writes lifestyle, personal finance, news, and entertainment for major online publishers and brands. She is a full-time freelance writer with 20 years of professional experience in publishing. Editors have praised her for her conversational style.
More than 20 million online readers have read her content online. Pam was named Content Producer of the Year 2009 (Associated Content) for her vast library of compelling and useful content. She s been featured in First for Women magazine for her online work. She received awards for Best of AC Home Improvement (August 2009), and Best of AC Winter Holidays (December 2009).
Her work has appeared on Yahoo! News, Yahoo! Shine, NBC, Good Morning America, LiveStrong, Modern Mom, TheFrisky, VocalPoint, and WorldStart. She wrote weekly columns about celebrities and fashion for Zappos.com. She has created user-friendly content for major brands including Ballpark, Bank of America, Bounty, Butterfinger, Depend, Dodge Ram, Equifax, McCormick, P&G, Purina, Royal Caribbean, Visa and Walmart.
She is the editor of Web Site Source Book (2001). Previously she was the project leader for a K-12 database for school libraries, a business writer for corporate newsletters, and the Happenings Editor for the Valley Advocate. Currently she is working on a young adult novel, an online children s book app, and her Todayisaholiday.com blog. She also paints with watercolors and acrylics.
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More than 20 million online readers have read her content online. Pam was named Content Producer of the Year 2009 (Associated Content) for her vast library of compelling and useful content. She s been featured in First for Women magazine for her online work. She received awards for Best of AC Home Improvement (August 2009), and Best of AC Winter Holidays (December 2009).
Her work has appeared on Yahoo! News, Yahoo! Shine, NBC, Good Morning America, LiveStrong, Modern Mom, TheFrisky, VocalPoint, and WorldStart. She wrote weekly columns about celebrities and fashion for Zappos.com. She has created user-friendly content for major brands including Ballpark, Bank of America, Bounty, Butterfinger, Depend, Dodge Ram, Equifax, McCormick, P&G, Purina, Royal Caribbean, Visa and Walmart.
She is the editor of Web Site Source Book (2001). Previously she was the project leader for a K-12 database for school libraries, a business writer for corporate newsletters, and the Happenings Editor for the Valley Advocate. Currently she is working on a young adult novel, an online children s book app, and her Todayisaholiday.com blog. She also paints with watercolors and acrylics.
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B.A., Journalism; Color Pulse Webinar, AIA/CES credit, January 2011Interests
Automotive, Beauty, Fashion, Health, Crafts, Decorating and Design, Home Improvement, Design, Lifestyle, Fitness, Exercise, Decorating, Holidays, Weddings, Parenting, Recreation, Society, Money, Technology, Pets, Science, Travel, TutorialsMotto
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Tackling germ hot spots in the kitchenThe room with the most germs in your home is the kitchen. Do you know where the most germs are lurking? -
Spring Decorating Trends Borrowed from NatureIt's hard not to become impatient for spring, even after a relatively mild winter. Borrow these trendy ideas from nature and decorate your home for spring.
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March 6: Unique Names Day, Michelangelo Birth Anniversary, Frozen Food Day, Fall of the AlamoClever names, a true Renaissance man, cold eats, and a Texas fort falls.
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March 7: National Be Heard Day, Cereal Day, Fast of Esther, Suez Canal, Discover What Your Name Means DaySay it again, convenient breakfast food, Mediterranean waterway, fasting, and meanings.
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March 5: Fun Facts About Names Day, Gerardus Mercator 500th Birth Anniversary, Cheese Doodle DayNames, latitude and longitude, and airy cheese snacks.
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March 2: Dress in Blue Day, Dr. Seuss' Birthday, Banana Creme Pie Day, Shabbat Across AmericaDress blues, oh the places you'll go, bananas for pie, and celebrating Shabbat.
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March 1: World Compliment Day, National Pig Day, Yellowstone National Park Established Anniversary, Peanut Butter Lovers' DayGive a compliment, praise the pig, a national park's birthday, and break out the peanut butter.
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Kombucha love: Our favorite tea varietiesKombucha, Chai, or green, or other: our favorite tea varieties may improve our health. -
Avoiding Seasonal Allergy TriggersWe may rely on the Groundhog to “predict” the end of winter, but allergy sufferers have their own signs indicating the coming of spring. -
Feb. 29: International Underlings Day, Deerfield Massacre Anniversary, Surf and Turf Day, Rare Disease DaySubordinates rule, French and Native Americans attack, beef and fish, and unusual diseases.
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‘The Vampire Diaries:’ ‘All My Children’Does Damon really give up on Elena? Is Stefan ready to embrace love again? Are we falling for Klaus or is that just Caroline? -
Feb. 28: National Tooth Fairy Day, Chocolate Souffle Day, Spay Day, DNA DiscoveredMoney under the pillow, airy chocolate, animal population control, and DNA.
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Feb. 27: No Brainer Day, International Polar Bear Day, 100-Hour War Ends, Orthodox Green MondayGive your brain a rest, save the polar bears, the end of a war, and clean eating.
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Feb. 24: Sesame Street's Gordon's Birthday, Gregorian Calendar Day, Tortilla Chip Day, Winslow Homer Birth AnniversaryFictional birthday, a Boston painter is born, correcting the Julian calendar, and thank you, Rebecca!
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Feb. 23: Tootsie Roll Birthday, Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day, Curling is Cool Day, National Chili Day, Iwo Jima DayChewy chocolate, expanding horizons, curl away, hot stuff, and the raising of the U.S. flag.
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Feb. 22: Inconvenience Yourself Day, Ash Wednesday, Florida Acquired by U.S. Anniversary, Cook a Sweet Potato DayInconvenient and humble, Lent begins, JQA and Florida, and sweet potatoes.
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Origins, Traditions and Celebrations on Shrove TuesdayYou may be familiar with Mardi Gras, but what about Bursting Day or Pancake Day?
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Feb. 21: Single-Tasking Day, National Sticky Bun Day, the New Yorker Published Anniversary, Malcolm X Assassinated AnniversaryDo one thing, sticky buns, magazine publishing, and an assassination.
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Feb. 20: Northern Hemisphere Hoodie-Hoo Day, Presidents Day, Cherry Pie Day, Fasching and CarnivalScaring away winter, U.S. Presidents, fruity pie, and pre-Ash Wednesday celebrations.
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Feb. 17: Who Shall I Be Day, Geronimo Death Anniversary, World Human Spirit Day, National PTA Day, Cafe Au Lait DayThe courage to be yourself, Geronimo's death, meditating for good, the PTA, and hot coffee drinks.
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Feb. 16: Do a Grouch a Favor Day, 911 Birthday, Almond Day, Surrender of Fort Donaldson 150th AnniversaryCheering the grouchy, first 911 call, tasty almonds, and the Unconditional Surrender.
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Feb. 15: Lupercalia, National Gumdrop Day, Susan B. Anthony Day, Galileo Birth AnniversaryPagan ritual, gumdrops, women's rights, and go singles!
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Feb. 14: International Quirky Alone Day, National Creme-Filled Chocolates Day, Saint Valentine’s Day, National Have-A-Heart DaySelf love, creamy chocolates, saint of love, and a healthy heart.
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Feb 13: Get a Different Name Day, Clean Out Your Computer Day, Employee Legal Awareness Day, National Tortellini DayChanging names, digital organizing, employee rights, and little knots of yum-filled pasta.
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'The Vampire Diaries:' 'Dangers Liaisons' - Twisted SisterOoh la la it certainly was an evening of all things hot and dangerous. "The Vampire Diaries" delivered the goods on "Dangers Liaisons" (aired Feb. 9, 2012). -
Feb 10: Umbrella Day, 'All the News That’s Fit to Print,' Cream Cheese Brownie DayRain protection, fitting news, cream cheese and chocolate.
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Feb. 9: Toothache Day, Bagels and Lox Day, War Time 70th Anniversary, Read in the Bathtub DayAching tooth and Apollonia, bread with holes, war time, and reading in the tub.
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Feb. 8: Extraterrestrial Culture Day, Laugh and Get Rich Day, Broken Needle Day, Molasses Bar DayE.T. culture, laugh it up, honoring the small things in life, and molasses bars.
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Feb. 7: Wave All Your Fingers at Your Neighbors Day, Ballet Introduced to U.S., Fettuccine Alfredo Day, Charles Dickens 200th Birth AnniversaryFriendly with the neighbors, ballet, creamy pasta, birth of a novelist.
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Feb. 6: Lame Duck Day, National Frozen Yogurt Day, Nutella Day, 60th Anniversary of the Accession of Queen Elizabeth IILame ducks, yogurt, Nutella, and the long reign of a queen.
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How to Manage Receipts for Creative TypesOnce you turn a profit and move from hobbyist to a self-employed person or business owner, you'll need to know how to wrangle your receipts.
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Modern Day Christmas Clubs for Frugal MomsFrugal moms can start saving now for their Christmas fund, or for some mad money. There are easy ways to earn some extra money you can use towards gifts.
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5 Ways to Brighten Interior Spaces for SpringSpring is in the air. Maybe it's because winter barely made a showing. Brighten up your interior spaces and invite the season of renewal into your home. -
Games Kids Play at Bedtime and How to Play DefenseI never thought my young son was playing me until my mom came to visit for Christmas vacation. I used the information to plan my defense against his bedtime offense. So far, we're both winning. -
Stop Hating the Paneling: Paint It InsteadYes, you can paint paneling, easily. The results are better than you may expect. -
Everyday Leftovers: Extraordinary MakeoversWe buy less, cook less, and promise ourselves everyday that if we make too much we will find a tasty use for those leftovers. Find creative ways to incorporate homemade leftovers into something not just tasty but extraordinary.
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Decoding Kale: Buying, Cooking and Enjoying Healthy GreensKale is much easier to make than I thought, as I found out when I brought home a large bunch this week. -
‘The Vampire Diaries:’ 'Bringing Out the Dead' - Mommie Dearest!It truly was a family affair on 'The Vampire Diaries" on February 2, 2012 when finally found out what was in that coffin. -
Valentine’s Day Gifts for Newly Single Hollywood Starsven celebrities need some love, especially the ones that recently rejoined the dating pool. Kim Kardashian, Demi Moore and Katy Perry and Avril Lavigne all recently ended relationships. What should they get for Valentine's Day? -
First Person: How I Worked a Cable Bill Increase in My Favor, Saving $240I negotiated my way out of a $216/year increase on my cable and Internet bill, walking away with a bill that’s lower than it was before the increase, saving a total of $240. I did it and so can you. -
Feb. 3: Bubble Gum Day, Give Kids a Smile Day, Elmo’s Birthday, Carrot Cake Day, National Wear Red DayChewing gum, smiling kids, a monster's birthday, women's heart health, and carrot cake.
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Can I Freeze It? Food Freezing Guide for Tricky Dairy FoodsWe’re all trying to save money and not waste food. One way to do that is to freeze extra food. You may have cooked too much food, or maybe you won’t have time to use a fresh food before it expires. -
Feb. 2: Job Shadow Day, Groundhog Day, Candlemas, Imbolc, Crepes DayShadows, groundhog, birth of the sun, and skinny pancakes.
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Feb. 1: Working Naked Day, Columbia Disaster Anniversary, Hula in the Coola Day, Baked AlaskaWorking naked, a space tragedy, fun in the winter, and cooking ice cream.
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Jan. 31: Backward Day, First Social Security Check Issued Anniversary, Brandy Alexander Day, Inspire Your Heart with the Arts DayNot forward, SSN, sweet drinks, and inspiration through the arts.
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Complete guide to Super Bowl party hostingDust off the big TV screen, vacuum under the furniture, and start planning your Super Bowl XLVI party menu. -
How to avoid food wasteIf you want to save close to $2,000 this year and do your part to help the environment, stop wasting so much food! -
Jan. 30: Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day, First Brawl in the U.S. House of Representatives Anniversary, Croissant DayBubble wrap, fighting politicians, and rich pastry.
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Jan. 27: Punch the Clock Day, Fun at Work Day, Auschwitz Liberated Anniversary, Chocolate Cake DayTime clocks and fun at work, prisoners freed, and chocolate cake.
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Jan. 26: Toad Hollow Day of Encouragement, Spouse's Day, National Pistachio DayEncouraging words, for better or for worse, and green nuts.
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Jan. 25: A Room of One's Own Day, 'Robot' is Born, National Irish Coffee Day, Macintosh Debuts, First Winter Olympics AnniversaryPrivate spaces, creamy coffee, an apple a day, and the ski jump.
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‘The Vampire Diaries:’ ‘The Ties that Bind’ - Where the Heart IsSome ties are stronger than others on “The Vampire Diaries:” “The Ties That Bind” aired on Jan. 19, 2012. Missed it? Here's the recap.Also published on:
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Jan. 24: Opposite Day, National Compliment Day, National Peanut Butter Day, Canned Beer DayOpposites, canned beer, good words, and peanut butter.
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Jan. 23: Measure Your Feet Day, National Pie Day, Chinese New Year, John Hancock 275th Birth AnniversaryFoot measuring, day of the pie, Year of the Dragon, and a big name.
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Jan. 20: Penguin Awareness Day, U.S. Hostages in Iran Released Anniversary, Granola Bar Day, Camcorder Developed 30th AnniversaryFlightless birds, Americans freed, healthy snacks, and remembering the VCR.
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‘The Vampire Diaries:’ ‘Our Town’ Review - Bridge Over Troubled WaterAny episode that starts with Damon in the shower is already better than most. Savor the highlights of “The Vampire Diaries:” “Our Town” which aired Jan. 12, 2012
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Jan. 19: Tin Can Day, Get to Know Your Customer Day, Edgar Allen Poe Birth Anniversary, Popcorn DayTin cans, customer service, the Poe Toaster, and popping some corn.
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Jan. 18: Pooh Day, Thesaurus Day, Peking Duck Day, Lewis and Clark Expedition Commissioned AnniversaryA small bear, synonyms, duck, and new lands.
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Steps to Legally Change Your Name After MarriageCongratulations, you’re starting a new life. If you want to change your name after marriage or a civil union, there are certain steps you should take to make make the road to your new name an easy one.
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Jan. 17: Ditch New Year’s Resolutions Day, Kid Inventors’ Day, Hot Buttered Rum Day, Rid the World of Fad Diets and Gimmicks DayResolutions, inventions, hot rum, no more fad diets.
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Jan. 16: Appreciate a Dragon Day, National Fig Newton Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Observed, National Nothing DayDragons, figs, MLK Jr., and nothing!
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Jan. 13: National Rubber Duckie Day, Blame Someone Else Day, National Peach Melba Day, Public Radio Broadcasting Day"Rubber duckie, you're the one," placing blame, peachy dessert, and hello, radio!
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Jan. 12: Feast of Fabulous Wild Men Day, Women Denied Vote, Marzipan Day, National Pharmacist DayWild men, suffrage, almond paste, and pharmacists.
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Jan. 11: Cuckoo Dancing Week, Milk Day, Cigarettes Are Hazardous to Your Health DayCrazy dance, bottled milk, dangerous cigarettes.
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‘The Vampire Diaries': ‘A New Deal’ Review - a Fine Bromance"The Vampire Diaries" came back running -- decapitating and running -- for the mid-season premiere, Season 3, Episode 10, aired on Jan. 5, 2012.Also published on:
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Jan. 10: Peculiar People Day, Women's Suffrage Amendment Introduced, National Cut Your Energy Costs Day, Bittersweet ChocolateOdd folks, the women's vote, saving energy, and chocolate, how bittersweet it is!
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Jan. 9: Static Electricity Day, Aviation in America Anniversary, Clean Off Your Desk Day, National Apricot DayStatic charges, balloon flight, messy desks, and sweet apricots.
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Jan. 6: Cuddle Up Day, Shortbread Day, Joan of Arc 600th Birth Anniversary, Carnival Season StartsCuddling, buttery cookies, Joan of Arc, pre-lent festivals.
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Jan. 5: Five-Dollar-a-Day Minimum Wage Anniversary, Whipped Cream Day, Twelfth Night, Asarah B’TevetFive bucks a day, whipped cream, 12th Night, fasting.
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Jan. 4: Trivia Day, Dimpled Chad Day, National Spaghetti DayUseless knowledge, a controversial election, and long, thin strands of pasta.
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Jan. 3: Memento Mori, Drinking Straw Patented, J.R. Tolkien Birth Anniversary, Chocolate-Filled Cherry DaySeizing the day, straws, hobbits, fruit and chocolate, and to sleep, perchance to dream.
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Jan. 2: Happy Mew Year, Run it Up the Flagpole and See If Anyone Salutes Day, 55 MPH Speed Limit Anniversary, National Cream Puff Day, Isaac Asimov Birth AnniversaryKitty new year, Flagpoles, speed limits, pastry, and a prolific author.
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Dec. 30: No Interruptions Day, Bacon Day, Falling Needles Family Fest, Monitor Sinks, Rudyard Kipling Birth AnniversaryDo not disturb, falling needles, bacon!, just so author, a ship sinks.
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Dec. 28: Card Playing Day, Holy Innocents Day, National Chocolate Day, Pledge of Allegiance RecognizedCard games, young martyrs, chocolate and allegiance.
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Dec. 29: Tick Tock Day, YMCA Founded, Pepper Pot DayTick Tock Day, YMCA Founded, Pepper Pot Day
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Dec. 26: National Whiner’s Day, Thank You Note Day, Kwanzaa Begins, National Candy Cane DayWhining, saying thanks, Kwanzaa, candy canes
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Dec. 24: Last-Minute Shopper's Day, Christmas Eve, Guided Missile AnniversaryRush to shop, Christmas Eve, the first guided missile.
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Dec.27: Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day, Louis Pasteur Birth Anniversary, National Fruit Cake Day, Radio City Music Hall AnniversaryCut some snow, pasteurization, fruit cake, Rockefeller builds it.
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Dec. 25: A'phabet Day or No "L" Day, Christmas, National Pumpkin Pie Day, Washington Crosses the DelawareNo "L" Day, Christmas, pumpkin pie, General George Washington.
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Dec. 23: Festivus Appreciation Day, Pfeffernusse Day, Humanlight Celebration, Transistor AnniversaryFestivus for the rest of us, spicy cookies, humanist celebration, and the first transistor.
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First pets leave lasting memoriesWomen from all over the country share their fond memories of their first pets.
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Dec. 22: Yule, First Day of Winter, First Christmas Tree Lights, Egg Nog WeekYule have a great first day of winter, with a lighted tree and egg nog.
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Dec. 21: Don't Be a Scrooge Day, Humbug Day, Hamburger Day, Pilgrim Landing Anniversary, Flashlight DayScrooge, humbug, hamburgers, flashlights, and Pilgrims.
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Dec. 20: Mudd Day, Go Caroling Day, American Poet Laureate Established, Sangria DayYour name is mud, sing away, official poets, and wine punch.
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Dec. 19: Look for an Evergreen Day, One-Piece Bathing Suit Patent, Oatmeal Muffin Day, First Radio Broadcast from Space AnniversaryChristmas trees, one-piece bathing suits, muffins and space messages.
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Dec. 18: Flake Appreciation Day, Bake Cookies Day, Capitol Reef National Park EstablishedSnow flakes, baking cookies, and monoclines.
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Dec. 17: Saturnalia, Aztec Calendar Stone Discovered, Maple Syrup Day, Wright Brothers DaySaturnus, the Aztec calendar stone, sweet syrup, and brothers of flight.
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Dec. 16: Barbie and Barney Backlash Day, Boston Tea Party, Chocolate-Covered Anything Day, Las Posadas BeginsBarbie and Barney, Sons of Liberty, chocolate coatings, and Las Posadas.
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Dec. 15: Cat Herder's Day, Bill of Rights Day, Halcyon Days Begin, Lemon Cupcake DayHerding casts, first constitutional amendments, tranquil days, and refreshing citrus cupcakes.
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Dec. 14: Monkey Day, South Pole Discovered Anniversary, Nostradamus Birthday, National Bouillabaisse DayMonkey around, the elusive South Pole, as astronomer's birth anniversary, and fish stew.
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Dec. 13: Ice Cream and Violins Day, 20th Anniversary, North and South Korea End War, Pick a Pathologist Pal Day, National Cocoa DayIce Cream and Violins Day, the end of a war, pathologist pals, and hot cocoa.
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Outdoor Winter Projects to Finish Before It SnowsLet it snow, but not before these essential outdoor winter projects are completed.
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Minimizing Greed at the Holidays Without Being a GrinchWhen toy season arrives kids go wild. Even the most mild-mannered and polite child come down with a serious case of the "I wants." Luckily, it's curable.
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Decorating with Ikat Designs: 2012 TrendIkat fabrics are anything but new, but they are trendy in 2012.
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Dec. 12: Ding-A-Ling Day, Our Lady of Guadalupe Day, Gingerbread House Day, Poinsettia DayBells go "ding-a-ling, gingerbread houses, holiday plants, and the patroness of Mexico City.
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5 Reasons We Love Ian SomerhalderTV heartthrob Ian Somerhalder, who is way hotter than Robert Pattinson, turns 33 on Dec. 8, 2011. Here are five reasons we love him!
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Emergency Holiday Recipe SubstitutionsYou made your list, you checked it twice, yet you’re still missing an essential holiday recipe greeting. Don’t panic. You’re smart. You’re innovative. You can improvise.
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Dec. 9: Christmas Card Day, Birdseye Birth Anniversary, Pastry Day, Petrified Forest AnniversarySeason's greetings, cremation, pastries, petrified trees, and no more corruption.
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Dec. 8: Take it in the Ear Day, Chocolate Brownie Day, Soviet Union DissolvedTaking it in the ear, chocolate brownies, and hello, Commonwealth of Independent States
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Dec. 7: Letter Writing Day, Civil Aviation Day, Pearl Harbor Day, Cotton Candy DayThe art of letter writing, civil aviation, Pearl Harbor, and cotton candy.
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Dec. 6: Put on Your Own Shoes Day, National Miners Day, Microwave Oven DaySelf-sufficiency and shoes, honoring miners, the microwave oven.
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Dec. 5: Bathtub Party Day, Repeal Day, Sacher Torte Day, Grant's Speech of ApologyBathtub parties, toasting to repeal day, rich chocolate, and a president apologizes.
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Dec. 2: National Mutt Day, Fritters Day, Special Education Day, McCarthy SilencedLovable mutts, fried stuff, special education, and censuring a senator.
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Dec. 1: Eat a Red Apple Day, Basketball Anniversary, World AIDS Day, Marie Tussaud 250th Birth AnniversaryRed apples, basketball birthday, AIDS awareness and a world without art.
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Nov. 30: Stay Home Because You're Well Day, National Mousse Day, Computer Security Day, Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree LightingWellness day, mousse, feeling secure, and a tree lighting ceremony.
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Portia De Rossi Admits to Eating Disorder: Joins the List of Ally McBeal Anorexic AlumnaePortia de Rossi, 37, is only the latest alumni of "Ally McBeal" to speak publicly about her eating disorder.
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Nov. 29: Electronic Greetings Day, National Lemon Cream Pie Day, Square Dance Day, International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian PeopleSquare dancing, lemon cream pie, ecards, and solidarity.
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Nov. 28: Make Your Own Head Day, Red Planet Day, French Toast Day, Cyber MondayHead making, Mars, leftover bread, and the annual online shopping frenzy.
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Nov. 27: Pins and Needles Day, Bank Bailout Bill Anniversary, Bavarian Cream Pie Day, First Face Transplant AnniversaryPins and needles, bailing out, Bavarian cream, face transplant.
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Why I am thankful for my petWomen share the real reasons they are thankful for their pets this Thanksgiving.
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Nov. 26: Charles Schulz Birth Anniversary, National Cake Day, 'Alice in Wonderland' Anniversary, First U.S. HolidaySnoopy is born, eating cake, Alice explores, and the first U.S. holiday.
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Nov. 25: Buy Nothing Day, Black Friday, National Parfait Day, Native American Heritage Day, JFK Jr. Birth AnniversaryTo shop or not to shop, that is the question.
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Nov. 24: Celebrate Your Unique Talent Day, U.S. Marines Leaves Philippines Anniversary, National Sardines Day, Toulouse Lautrec Birth Anniversary, Turkey-Free ThanksgivingGot talent, military occupation, sardines, Post-Impressionism makes and impression, and a turkey-free holiday.
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Nov. 23: Fibonacci Day, ‘Doctor Who’ TV Premiere Anniversary, National Espresso Day, Tie One on DayNumbers, The Doctor, espresso and putting the give back in Thanksgiving.
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Nov. 22: Go for a Ride Day, National Cashew Day, Saint Cecilia Feast Day, Humane Society AnniversaryRide it, nuts for cashews, a martyr, go animals!
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Nov. 21: World Hello Day, Gingerbread Day, False Confession Day, Dow Jones Tops 5,000 AnniversaryGreetings, gingerbread, faking it, the Dow Jones makes history.
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Nov. 20: Alascattalo Day, National Peanut Butter Fudge Day, Name Your PC Day, Absurdity Day, Transgender Day of RemembranceImaginary animals, peanut butter, naming electronics, that's absurd, and a memorial day.
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Reasons to eat out for ThanksgivingWhen your family has scattered across a large state or across the country, your Thanksgiving traditions may change. There's nothing wrong with letting someone else cook Thanksgiving dinner, if that's what you choose.
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‘The Vampire Diaries:’ ‘Homecoming’ - Oh the Humanity!Shall we dance in the moonlight with danger? The mid-season finale of “The Vampire Diaries:” “Homecoming” aired on November 10, 2011 with some satisfying twists and turns.
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Shopping Guide to the Best Snow Boots for BoysWith a pair of good snow boots parents will know their kids' feet are warm and dry while they play in the snow.
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Alex Morse, 22, Makes History as Youngest Mayor of Holyoke, Mass.Alex Morse, 22, was elected Mayor of Holyoke, Mass. on Nov. 8, 2011, beating incumbent Mayor Elaine Pluta, 67.
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Nov. 10: Forget Me Not Day, Vanilla Cupcake Day, Area Codes Turn 60Blue flowers, vanilla cupcakes, and area codes.
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Nov. 19: Have a Bad Day Day, Carbonated Beverage with Caffeine Day, Family Volunteer Day, First Automatic Toll CollectionBad days, caffeine drinks, volunteerism, and automatic tolls.
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Nov. 18: Married to a Scorpio Support Day, National Vichyssoise Day, Mickey Mouse Day, Push Button Phone DebutsScorpio spouses, cold soup, Mickey Mouse, and push button phones.
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Nov. 17: Take a Hike Day, Homemade Bread Day, E-Card Day, Great American SmokeoutHiking, warm bread, e-greetings and kicking the habit.
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Nov. 16: Fast Food Day, Corn Discovered in the New World, International Day for Tolerance, Button DayFast and tasty, corn, tolerance, and buttons.
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Best reasons to own a petUnconditional love, who rescued who, and teaching kids responsibility. How many reason are there to own a pet? Plenty!
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Veterans Day: How to celebrate year roundVeterans Day honors men and women who have served in the U.S. military. Families can honor veterans as well as active duty military members year round, not just on Veterans Day.
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Why we're thankful for our veteran family membersThey’re friends, husbands, fathers, daughters and siblings. They’ve sacrificed their time, postponed careers, college degrees and even parenthood in order to serve our country.
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Nov. 15: Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day, America Recycles Day, National Bundt Day, I Love to Write DayClean it, recycle it, write it, bake it.
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Nov. 14: National Pickle Day, Louise Brooks Birth Anniversary, World Orphans Day, International Girls DaySourness, "It" girl, orphans and "She Can Do Anything"
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Nov. 11: World Origami Day, Death/Duty Day, Veterans Day, Sundae DayFolding paper, honoring soldiers, eating sundaes.
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‘The Vampire Diaries:’ ‘Ordinary People’ - Birth of a Vampire NationWe discover more about the origins of the originals, including the original witch on “The Vampire Diaries:” “Ordinary People” Season 3 Episode 8 (air date Nov. 3, 2011).
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How to Put Together an Outfit for Thanksgiving DinnerThe maxi skirt is a girl's best friend this Thanksgiving. Make the long and sleek piece work for you, whether you're the hostess, the guest, or joining your family for a holiday meal prepared by your favorite restaurant.
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Nov. 9: Chaos Never Dies Day, Carl Sagan Birth Anniversary, Scrapple DayChaos reigns, Scrapple, the Cold War warms up, and child safety.
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Nov. 8: Abet and Aid Punsters Day, Cook Something Bold and Pungent Day, X-Ray Discovery Day, Gordon Ramsay's BirthdayPunny stuff, bold flavors, X-rays.
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Nov. 7: Job Action Day, Republican Symbol Anniversary, Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day, Dear Santa Letter Week BeginsJobs, the elephant in the room, Dear Santa, bittersweet treats.
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Nov. 4: Use Your Common Sense Day, King Tut Day, National Candy Day, National Chicken Lady DayStop being a chicken, King Tut, common sense, and candy.Also published on:
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Nov. 3: National Men Make Dinner Day, Cliche Day, Sandwich DayMen in the kitchen, that's so cliche, and sandwiches.Also published on:
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Nov. 2: Plan Your Epitaph Day, Day of the Dead, National Deviled Egg Day, Cookie Monster DayTombstone phrases, departed souls, deviled eggs, Cookie Monster.Also published on:
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Decorating Interiors with Graphic Blues from Benjamin MooreDark blue, inky blue, the blueprint ink blue of 2011 creates a graphic element when combined with a sharp and cool white. Choose your blue and use found images to create one-of-a-kind decor.
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4 Weekend DIY Projects to Finish Before ChristmasFrom the bathroom to the guest room, here are four projects you can tackle before the holidays.
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Unexpected Text Messages from Your College StudentHelping your first-year student navigate a transition to college is not always as easy as it sounds, especially when the text messages start.
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Nov. 1: National Cook for Your Pets Day, National Vinegar Day, All Saints Day, Ebony Magazine AnniversaryPet nutrition, sour foods, All Saint's Day, Ebony Magazine.Also published on:
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How Halloween was Built on TraditionsIs it any wonder we don't know whether to play tricks or give treats on Halloween? Festivities on Oct. 31 are a melting pot of ancient, Druid, Christian, Pagan and American beliefs, rituals and traditions.
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Stop Hiding the Vegetables!I've done it to my husband but would never do it to my son. I don't hide vegetables at dinner. I cook them gently and parade them out, touting their virtues to anyone who will listen (who, as it turns out, is my son!).
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Quick Change: Hollywood's Shortest Marriages EverLove lasts forever, right? Nope, only in the movies. Just ask these Hollywood stars and celebrities.
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Oct. 31: Halloween, Books for Treats, Mount Rushmore Completion, National Candy Apple DayTricks and treats, knock-knock jokes, candy apples, and dead presidents.Also published on:
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'The Vampire Diaries:' 'Ghost World' ReviewEpisode 3.7 of "The Vampire Diaries" took a cool concept that could have played out the rest of the season and wrapped it up in one fast-paced episode. Should the ghosts have stuck around a bit longer?
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2011 Halloween Trick-or-Treating Times in MassachusettsIf you want to catch people while they're home and they still have the "good" candy, stick to the listed times for your town.
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How does your pet say, "I love you"?Loyal, affectionate and seemingly odd to the outside world, pets show their love in the most mysterious ways.
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Oct. 28: Frankenstein Friday, Donner Party Famine Anniversary, Plush Animal Lover's Day, National Chocolate Day, Saint Jude's DayMonsters, cannibalism, plush animals, chocolate, and hopeless causes.
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Oct. 27: Cranky Coworkers Day, Potato Day, Roy Lichtenstein Birthday, Navy DayGrumpy at work, potatoes, pop art, and in the navy.
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Oct. 26: Mincemeat Pie Day, Diwali, Gunfight at the O.K. Corral Anniversary, Howl at the Moon NightMincemeat, festival of lights, a gunfight, and howling.Also published on:
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Oct. 25: Punk for a Day, Greasy Foods Day, Sourest Day, Picasso Birth Anniversary, First Female FBI AgentsPunk rock, cubist art, greasy foods, and female agents.
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Oct. 24: Good and Plenty Day, United Nations Anniversary, Nylons’ Birthday, Sour DayGood and plenty, UN, nylons, and sourness.
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‘The Vampire Diaries:’ 'Smells like Teen Spirit' - Balance DisruptusMessing around with their supernatural powers is all fund and games for werewolves and vampires. But it's the witches who hold balance of power in their hands.
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Oct. 20: International Credit Union DayThanks to the Occupy Wall Street movement and big bank bail outs, credit unions and economic democracy, there's never been a better year to celebrate International Credit Union Day.
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How to Mix Orange and Brown Acrylic Paint for Fall Landscape PaintingsCapture the spectrum of orange and browns in your fall landscape paintings by mixing a handful of acrylic paint colors.
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Infant Disney Halloween CostumesThere won't be a sequel, so take advantage of baby's first Halloween. Never again will those roly poly legs and chubby cheeks fit into these adorable Disney costumes.
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Oct. 19: Hagfish Day, National Seafood Bisque Day, Evaluate Your Life Day, Yorktown DaySlime makers, bisque, evaluating your life, celebrating and American victory.
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Oct. 21: Count Your Buttons, Reptile Awareness Day, Simchat Torah, Pumpkin Cheesecake Day, National Mammography DayCounting buttons, reptiles, Torah, and cancer detection.
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‘The Vampire Diaries:’ ‘The Reckoning’ Brave HeartsTrue loyalties are revealed on “The Vampire Diaries:” “The Reckoning” Season 3 Episode 5 (aired on Oct. 13, 2011).
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Oct. 20: Information Overload Awareness Day, Get Smart About Credit Day, Brandied Fruit Day, Saturday Night MassacreTMI, credit smarts, brandied fruit, a bloodless massacre.
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Oct. 18: No Beard Day, First Comic Strip, Menopause Day, Chocolate Cupcake DayLose the beard, celebrate the first comic strip, focus on women's health issues. and eat a chocolate cupcake.
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Oct. 17: Mulligan Day, National Pasta Day, National Boss Day, Jupiter Hammon 300th Birth AnniversaryGet a do-over, eat some pasta, honor your boss, and celebrate a Colonial poet.
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‘The Vampire Diaries:’ ‘Disturbing Behavior’ from the Brothers Grim in Episode 3.4The brothers grim continue to fight for the position of supreme protector of the doppelganger, secrets are revealed, and everyone is choosing sides in ‘The Vampire Diaries:’ ‘Disturbing Behavior’ Season 3 Episode 4 aired Oct. 6, 2011.
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How to Mix Purple Acrylic PaintCrockett Johnson's Harold used a purple crayon, Prince sang about Purple Rain, and how majestic would those purple mountains be without the color purple? Mixing purple acrylic paint can be tricky. It's not as simple as mixing equal parts of red and blue.
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Women’s Knee-High Boots: One Style Fits All Fall FashionExpand your repertoire beyond your favorite half-calf Uggs this winter with a pair of knee-high boots.
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Oct. 14: National Chocolate-Covered Insects Day, Dwight D. Eisenhower Birth Anniversary, Be Bald and Be Free Day, Sound Barrier BrokenChocolate and bugs, Happy Birthday to Ike, bald is beautiful, and the sound barrier is broken.
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Oct. 13: International Skeptics Day, National Yorkshire Pudding Day, World Sight DaySkeptics, Yorkshire pudding and sight!
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Healthiest Fall FoodsEnjoy the bounty of the fall with the healthiest seasonal foods.
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Oct. 12: Bring Your Teddy Bear to Work Day, Emergency Nurses Day, Gumbo Day, Freethought DayChild's play, gumbo, emergency nurses, free thought and spinning tops.
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How Men Can Accessorize a Fall OutfitFall dressing for men is all about the next level and taking risks.
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Oct.11: National Coming Out Day, Face Your Fears Day, Sausage Pizza, Adding Machine PatentComing out, sausage pizza, facing fears, and it all adds up.
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Are your favorite fall foods fattening you up before Thanksgiving?With all of the calorie, fat and sugar-filled filled foods available in the fall, you may mistakenly believe that your favorite local eatery is trying to fatten you up for Thanksgiving.
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Managing a Peanut-Free HalloweenYour child or you child’s schoolmates may have a peanut allergy. Parents of kids with allergies and friends of kids with allergies can still celebrate Halloween.
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Renovate Your Kitchen With PaintYou may think your kitchen needs a complete makeover. But does it? Are there some perceived issues with the kitchen that can be fixed with paint?
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5 Upcycled Vases for Creative Fall CenterpiecesIn between meal time, homework time and mom’s quite coffee time, does you kitchen table loo too bare? Embrace the fall season and keep the harvest colors close. Upcycle these readily available materials to make fall centerpieces.
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Top 10 Halloween costumes for adults 2011Retro couples, pop stars, ghostly characters, zombies, sexy [insert profession], birds, vampires, and pirates rule this Halloween.
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How to keep your kids safe on HalloweenThe Halloween you remember may not be an option for your kids. Keep them safe this Halloween by reminding them of some basic safety rules.
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Trick-or-treating alternativesStick your hand in the carved out pumpkin and pull out an alternative to trick-or-treating.
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Tips for organizing a Halloween trunk-or-treatInstead of bringing the kids to the treats, bring the treats to the kids.
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‘The Vampire Diaries:’ ‘The End of the Affair’ RecapOld friendships are revealed, more than one affair ends, and Elena may no longer have the option of choosing between the vampire brothers.
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Oct. 10: Kick-Butt Day, Double Tenth Day, Agnew Resigns, Angel Food Cake DayGet your butt in gear, 10/10, bye Spiro Agnew, and sublime cake.
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Oct. 8: National Pierogi Day, Scenic Drive Festival, Harvey Pekar Birth Anniversary, Universal Music DayPierogies, a drive with a view, "American Splendor" and universal music.
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Oct. 7: World Smile Day, Denim Day, National Diversity Day, Frappe DaySmile - Oct. 7 is for diversity, denim and frappes!
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Oct. 6: National German-American Day, National Noodle Day, Come and Take it Day, Mad Hatter DayGerman-Americans, noodles, a cannon changes history, and mad hatters.
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Oct. 5: Do Something Nice Day, National Apple Betty Day, Balloons Around the World, World Teachers’ DayNiceness, balloon art, apple betty, and teachers!
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Tips for Halloween pumpkin pickingPick a perfect pumpkin or two!
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Men's Wallets vs. Money Clips vs. Business Card Holders: How to ChooseYou’ll never be at a loss when it’s gift time for your spouse, boyfriend, father, uncle or a groomsman when you give them something they all need: an accessory to organize their money, IDs and business cards.
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Oct. 4: International Toot Your Flute Day, National Taco Day, Ten-Four Day, Frederick Remington’s 150th Birth Anniversary, World Space WeekSing your own praises, tacos, cowboy art, 10-4 and space!
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One Decade of Books Behaving Badly -- Banned Books Week by the NumbersBook censorship was alive and well in the last decade. As a society we’re still easily offended and willing to trade in someone else’s right to read to appease our personal standards and moral values.
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The best Halloween candy for trick-or-treatersOne word sums it up: chocolate. Skip the cheap stuff and hand out the good stuff this year.
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Top 10 Halloween movies for adultsLike beauty, what’s scary is in the eye of the beholder. For adults, it’s hard to find scary movies, unless we go back to the movie moments that scared us as kids.
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History of Massachusetts Book BanningMassachusetts has a rich history. It includes pilgrims, patriots, health care reform, decriminalization of marijuana, and legalized same sex marriage. But the liberal state has a dark secret: book banning.
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Shopping Guide to Fringe NecklacesRunway models may be donning chokers this fall, but for the downtown, chic woman, fringe necklaces are the jewelry of choice.
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‘The Vampire Diaries:’ ‘The Hybrid’ Errs and HeirsThe best laid plans sometimes go awry.
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History of School Library Book Censorship Court Cases in the U.SWords are dangerous. Legal battles have been fought over right of students to read certain texts. From classics to contemporary titles, these books survived attacks.
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Oct. 3: Virus Appreciation Day, Techies Day, National Chili Week, Child Health DayViruses, techies, child health and chili