Category: Lifestyle

Bell, Let's Talk Day (CA): January 30

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Focused on mental illness, Bell Let's Talk was created in 2010 to raise awareness about the millions of Canadians struggling with mental illness and remove the stigma of discussing it. This is also a nati...

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Braille Literacy Month, Ntl. (1809): Janua...

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January is the National Braille Literacy Month in the U.S. and it marks the anniversary of the birth of Louis Braille January 4, 1809. Inventing the Braille code at the age of 15, Braille has changed th...

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Bubble Bath Day: January 8

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Bubble Bath Day is an unofficial holiday that celebrates the sexy fun that are bubble baths. With a loved one or by yourself, with a glass of wine on the side and maybe even a good book, bubble baths are...

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Change a Pet's Life Day: January 24

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Animal lovers live the world over with rescue groups found in every country. Change a Pet’s Life Day is about keeping your eyes open to the world around you and seeing if there are any animals in distress...

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Child-centered Divorce Awareness Month, In...

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If you’re a parent coping with divorce-related issues, professionals around the world are here to provide free products and services to you all through January. In recognition of International Child-Cente...

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Compliment Day, Ntl.: January 24*

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National Compliment Day was created in 1998 by two women, Debby Hoffman and Kathy Chamberlin of New Hampshire as a means to demonstrate that there ‘is more to happiness in giving than receiving’. The obje...

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Cuddle Up Day: January 6

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National Cuddle Up Day is your day to put the non-cuddling types in your life on notice, and get them to step up their game. Or, you could just cuddle up with a blanket on the porch, before a fire, or whe...

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Dating & Life Coach Recognition Week: Janu...

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Coaches help you excel in many areas, whether sports and business or life and love. With the new year starting, Dating and Life Coaches Week is set aside for those considering a career in this field and f...

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Diet Resolution Week: January 1-7

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The first seven days of each new year are considered “Diet Resolution Week". It is an unofficial event with no sponsor, born of tradition. These are the days of the year when, traditionally, people star...

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Ditch New Year's Resolutions Day: January...

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Ditch New Year's Resolutions Day is approximately 2.5 weeks into the new year. It's a day that tells people that it's ok to ditch their new year's resolutions if sticking to them isn’t working. Ditch Ne...

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Economic Forum, World (CH): January 21-24

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The World Economic Forum meets once a year and is attended by leading politicians, policy makers and business people from around the world. Its primary goal is promoting Public-Private Cooperation in init...

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Folic Acid Awareness Week, Ntl.: January 5...

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National Folic Acid Awareness Week is an awareness campaign by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Folic acid is a B-vitamin that is necessary for proper cell growth. If taken before and duri...

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Get Organized Month (Go Month), Ntl.: Janu...

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January is celebrated as the National Get Organized Month ever since 2005, when the National Association of Professional Organizers proclaimed it as such. That was done in order to increase the awarenes...

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Global Family Day: January 1

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Global Family Day is recognized by the US Congress, UN General Assembly and a variety of governments and organizations the world over. Global Family Day originated with Linda Grover, who passed away in...

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Hunt for Happiness Week: January 19-25

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January 21st is known as the saddest day of the year according to British psychologist Cliff Arnall. To offset this downer day, the Secret Society of Happy People has declared war on unhappiness day by cr...

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Introvert Day, World: January 2

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Extroverts, those people that love attention and are easy to spot in a crowd are approximately 60% of the population. Introverts tend to be quiet in crowds, and are often not seen. This allows them to see...

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Joygerm Day, Ntl: January 8

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Created in in 1981 by Joan White, Joygerm Day is a play on words (Joy + Germ). The holidays are over and it's time to 'infect the world with kindness, courtesy, civility, encouragement, respect and respo...

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Life, Celebration of Life Day: January 22

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Celebration of Life Day is a day set aside during Celebration of Life Month to focus specifically on the blessings brought to you by family, specifically children and grandchildren. The internet marks thi...

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Life, Celebration of Life Month: January

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Celebration of Life Month came about as a way to create an upbeat mood after the excitement of the holidays. January can be a difficult month for many people. In the Northern Hemisphere it is dark, cold...

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Make Your Dream Come True Day: January 13

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Make Your Dream Come True Day is the day to focus on the steps you need to take to make your dream come true. Nearly everything is possible if you’re willing to do the work to get it. What do you really...

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