Those hot days of August are upon us — and we're loving all this time outside with our kiddos! But it also feels like summer is drawing to a close, with the start of a new school year just around the corner. Here are 10 holidays and events you and your family can mark this August.
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World Breastfeeding Week
World Breastfeeding Week, supported by UNICEF and the World Health Federation in more than 120 countries, was created with the goal to provide support for breastfeeding moms everywhere. Aug. 1-7
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National Girlfriends Day
Sounds like a good excuse for a night out with your BFFs! Aug. 1
Here are some ideas in my article, Taking care of Mama bear.
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National Night Out
National Night Out, observed annually on the first Tuesday of August, is a night for community building. Aug. 3
Join me at the Sacramento Horseman's Association. Find out more here
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Day
Today we raise a glass of milk to Ruth Graves Wakefield, the inventor of the chocolate chip cookie. She made the first batch in 1938 by chopping up pieces of a Nestlé semi-sweet chocolate bar and mixing them into her dough. Aug. 4
Check out this local baker's chocolate chip cookies!
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National S'mores Day
That's right. Give me s’more. We’ve got more than a dozen takes on this ooey, gooey, delicious summertime treat. Check out this idea for a S'mores buffet to help you find your favorite combination! Aug. 10
Here is an idea from Little Dove about a s'mores Charcuterie
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International Youth Day
International Youth Day, a day designated by the United Nations, is an opportunity to celebrate the involvement of young people in issues worldwide, ranging from the political to the environmental. Take the opportunity to ask your kids what they think the most pressing issues of today are. You might be surprised by their insights. Aug. 12
Check out these local events for teens coming soon!
- Teen Hot spot August 5th
- Summer Skate Session-Foothill Skate
- Headphones Paint and Chill: August 4th
- How to Draw Anime: August 13th
- Bowlero Bowling Unlimited Wednesdays
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International Elephant Day
Elephants are a threatened species and International Elephant Day is a great chance to talk to your kids not only about this amazing creature, but also other endangered animals and the importance of caring for them and our world. Aug 12
If you have Disney Plus you can check them out on the Nature section.
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Bad Poetry Day
Get the whole family involved by writing bad poetry together — who can come up with the worst verse? Read them out loud and whoever gets the most groans wins. Aug. 18
This isn't bad poetry but here are some poets on Instagram.
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Hawaii Admission Day
Celebrate the anniversary of the Aloha state's admission to our union. Aug. 20
Put on your Hawaiian shirt and BBQ some pork with friends!
Here is the local LL BBQ
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Anniversary of 'I Have a Dream' Speech
Martin Luther King Jr. made his "I Have a Dream” speech on this day in 1963. Today, read the speech in its entirety with your kids and talk about King's message. How far have we come? How far do we have to go? Aug. 28
Check out this website for crafts that are related to diversity and inclusion.
