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Healthy LivingHas the Flu Fizzled in the U.S.?
Here we are in mid-January, with winter winds blowing by and snow piling up in many regions of the United States. Where’s the dreaded winter flu, and how can you claim sick leave now?
- Parenting
Christmas Traditions: Will St. Nick Come to Your House December 6?
Christmas may be coming on December 24, but St. Nick comes a lot earlier in many homes. What is St. Nick's Day, and why is it celebrated on December 6?
- Fashion
Halloween costumes for grownups: What's your get-up to go?
Trick or treat! It's almost Halloween. Have you chosen a costume? Made up your masquerade?
- Shine Food
National Greasy Food Day: Who's biting into a bazillion calorie burger today?
Fast food's calling! It's National Greasy Food Day in the United States on October 25 th .
- Healthy Living
News Flash! Hot Flash! October 18 is World Menopause Day
The 18th of October is World Menopause Day, an annual occasion for focusing on mature female health.
- Shine Food
Happy harvesting! It's Pumpkin Day!
Hey, pumpkin! It's October 7, and that means today is Pumpkin Day. Have you picked your Halloween pumpkins yet? Are you roasting those pumpkin seeds?
- Healthy Living
How FAST can you spot a stroke?
This year, nearly 800,000 people may suffer strokes in the United States alone. Immediate intervention can make a world of difference for those affected by these sudden brain attacks.
- Parenting
Expectant Mother's Day is pregnant with possibilities on Sept. 9
Are you pregnant? Is a friend or loved one expecting a baby?
- Love + Sex
Pardon Me! It’s September 8th
Today is Pardon Day. This heartfelt holiday recognizes a Presidential pardon, offered on this date in 1974. U.S. President Gerald R. Ford extended official forgiveness to his predecessor, Richard M. Nixon for any involvement in the 1972 Watergate scandal.
- Fashion
Top five reasons not to wear white shoes after Labor Day
Shoo! Shoo! Labor Day is upon us, and it's time to stow those white shoes for a few seasons.
- Fashion
September 2 points to Pierce Your Ears Day
Do you have pierced ears? How many piercings do you sport? Are they on your lobes or elsewhere? And how old were you when you had your first piercing?
- Parenting
5 sure signs back to school days are here
Ding! Ding! School bells are ringing. Yellow school buses are returning to their residential routes. Kids are strapping on backpacks and heading back to class, most sporting a bittersweet mix of reluctance and eager anticipation.
- Shine Food
Perfect Day for Popcorn ... on Orville Redenbacher's birthday
Who doesn't love a big bin of fluffy popcorn?
- Work + Money
15 years ago today ... Chuck and Di divorced
Prince Charles of Wales and his first wife, the late Lady Diana Spencer, were officially divorced on July 15, 1996. The legal end to their royal marriage was finalized in the High Court on this date.
- Shine Food
Go off on a blue streak on July 14th for Blueberry Picking Day
Fresh blueberries are the bee's knees, especially on July 14 th . It's Blueberry Picking Day.
- Love + Sex
User Post: Boyfriend takes the plunge, proposing while falling off a roof?
Stop me, if you've heard this one.