Category: Holidays

Lefthander’s Day

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Lefthander’s Day honors those of us who are Southpaws or who use our left hands. Click here to learn more about this holiday. It is celebrated on August 13th.

Do you know a leftie in your house? Here are some great ideas for them.

Below are some of the activities I found to celebrate this day:

(Use at your own discretion.)

Also check out:

Homeschool: August on Pinterest

Lefthanders for kids on YouTube

 

7 Piece Set for Left-Handed Middle Schoolers - Blue Implements, Blue NotebookLeft-handed School Supplies (Scissors, Pencils, Ruler and More) for Kids Under 8, 9 Pc Set; Pink/purpleFiresara Left-handed Pencil grips, Original Butterfly Pencil Holder Correction Writing Aid Grip for Kids Handwriting Special Needs Preschoolers Children Adult Lefties Assorted Colors (4PCS)

National Lighthouse Day

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National Lighthouse Day honors those beacons of light that represent safety and security. Click here to learn more about this holiday. It is celebrated on August 7th. This would be a great day to take a tour of any local lighthouses.

Do you know a lighthouse collector? Here are some gift ideas for them.

Below are some of the activities I found to celebrate this day:

(Use at your own discretion.)

Also check out:

Homeschool: August on Pinterest

Lighthouses for kids on YouTube

 

Collectors Gift Set of 4 Assorted Lighthouse Figurines 4 Inch Resin Home Boat DecorEbros Five World Famous Light Houses In Metal Rings Wind Chime Decor Resonant Relaxing Patio Aluminum And Resin ConstructionJeremiah 29:11 Outer Banks Lighthouse Hardcover Wirebound Journal

Special Holiday Meals: National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day

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National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day is the day we can enjoy these sweet treats. Click here to learn more about this holiday. It is celebrated on August 4th.

Here are some of our favorite recipes:

Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

Granny’s Chocolate Chip Cookies

This would be the perfect day to bring the kids in the kitchen and let them help with a batch of these yummy cookies. Don’t have a favorite recipe? Check out one of these books and try out some of the delicious recipes.

Below are some of the activities I found to celebrate this day: Continue reading “Special Holiday Meals: National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day” →

Making Memories: Campfire Day

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Campfire Day is the day we can set aside to relax and unwind by a campfire! Click here to learn more about this holiday. It is celebrated on the first Saturday in August.

I think I might be the perfect time to plan a Weenie Roast! We might need some of these for roasting our hot dogs and marshmallows for S’mores. It might also be nice to have some campfire songs and stories too.

Campfire Meals

Hobo Packets

Weenie Roast

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National Ice Cream Sandwich Day

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National Ice Cream Sandwich Day is the day we celebrate our love for this tasty treat! Click here to learn more about this holiday. It is celebrated on August 2nd.

Below are some of the activities I found to celebrate this day:

(Use at your own discretion.)

Also check out:

Homeschool: August on Pinterest

Ice Cream Sandwich for kids on YouTube