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  NATIONAL HOUSEWIFE’S DAY National Housewife’s Day sets aside November 3rd to recognize the millions of hardworking housewives. The day honors the stay-at-home moms who take care of the children and the home. It’s a 24/7 job that sometimes does not get the thank you that is much deserved. The term housewife is an old term stemming from the days when most families were supported by one income.  The father worked, and the mother stayed home to take care of the house and the children. These days, usually both parents work outside the home. According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, in 61 % of households with children, both parents work outside the home.    BlogHoliday Of course, the age of the children impacts how much a parent stays home, too. And it isn’t always the mother who stays home. Sometimes it’s a dad. So, househusbands are on the rise. However, current statistics are difficult to find. Even so, those who stay home and manage a household have a difficul...

 NATIONAL COOK FOR YOUR PETS DAY November 1st celebrates National Cook For Your Pets Day. This national holiday encourages cooking something for the pet companion in your life. Blog Holiday You love your pet. And you want to provide what is best for them. So why not try to make them healthy, home-cooked food?  No matter what kind of pet you have – dog, cat, lizard, mouse, get cooking! A lot of people these days are concerned about the food they eat and where that food, or the ingredients, come from.  Most of our food supply today is processed and loaded with fillers. The same applies to our pet food.  Animals need to eat a natural diet to be at optimal health, and most of the pet food you buy has a lot of unnatural things in it. If you cook or make your own pet food at home, you are in control. Gazi Masud It’s best to start by consulting with your vet. Veterinarians will know just what your pet’s nutrition needs are. Additionally, they will have ample advice that can...

NATIONAL PUBLICIST DAY  National Publicist Day recognizes publicists around the country on October 30th and the PR they provide each day. On October 30, 1906, the New York Times printed verbatim the very first press release written by Ivy Lee, the “father of modern PR.” Ivy Lee represented the Pennsylvania Railroad. On October 28th, 1906, 50 people lost their lives. A three-car train jumped a trestle in New Jersey and plunged into a thoroughfare creek. In response, Ivy Lee created the first press release.  He not only convinced the railroad to distribute a public statement, but he also convinced them to provide a special train to get reporters to the scene of the accident. Impressed by Lee’s innovative approach to corporate communications, the New York Times printed the first press release—verbatim—on Oct. 30, 1906, as a “Statement from the Road.” (information obtained from  SearchEngineWatch.com ) Public relations is such a love/hate relationship. (You love to hate it an...

Students are the future. These are the people and the minds that are going to take our countries forward. No matter their background or their field of study, we should always celebrate those who want to further their knowledge, with a lot of students going to great lengths to do so.  Learn about World Students’ Day World’s Students’ Day is the perfect opportunity for us to pay honor to the students of the world. From all corners of the globe, students are working hard to achieve their career goals and make a difference. Some students leave their families and travel far and wide to have a place in a university that will help them to have a better life and provide for their loved ones. This is something that we should definitely honor and celebrate.  While student life is difficult for everyone, there is no denying that international students face a number of challenges. This includes homesickness, cultural differences, currency differences, financial troubles, and language barr...