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Sisters Day

Published on July 28, 2018August 9, 2018 by Susie @ Pollywog's Place BlogLeave a comment

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Sisters Day celebrates being or having a sister. Click here to learn more about this holiday. It is celebrated on the first Sunday in August.

Do you sister who could use a little encouragement? Here are some gift ideas for them.

Below are some of the activities I found to celebrate this day: Continue reading “Sisters Day” →

U.S. Coast Guard Day

Published on July 28, 2018July 26, 2018 by Susie @ Pollywog's Place BlogLeave a comment

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U.S. Coast Guard Day honors those who protect our shores and waters. Click here to learn more about this holiday. It is celebrated on August 4th.

Do you know someone who is or was a member of the Coast Guard? 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

Coast Guard for kids on YouTube

Friendship Day

Published on July 27, 2018January 16, 2019 by Susie @ Pollywog's Place Blog1 Comment

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Friendship Day honors our friendships, new and old. Click here to learn more about this holiday. It is celebrated on the first Sunday in August.

Do you know a special friend who could use a little encouragement? Here are some gift ideas for them. Continue reading “Friendship Day” →

Granny’s Chocolate Chip Cookies

Published on July 26, 2018November 13, 2019 by Susie @ Pollywog's Place Blog10 Comments

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Chocolate Chip Cookies are always a favorite around here. Did you know that August 4th is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day? Be sure to share a link to your favorite recipe in the comments below. Continue reading “Granny’s Chocolate Chip Cookies” →

August Holidays

Published on July 26, 2018July 26, 2018 by Susie @ Pollywog's Place Blog4 Comments

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I will try to update this list with some fun activities as well. Feel free to click the links to find out more about the origins and meanings behind these special days. I plan to incorporate a few of these into our normal homeschool routine to add a little fun and excitement to our days. I’ll update this page with ideas we’ve found as we go through the month. Have fun and maybe make up your own personal family holiday or tradition for the month!

This month is also known as:

Admit You’re Happy Month
Family Fun Month
- Check out these books here and here for some fun frugal family fun ideas.
Dog Days of Summer – July 3 – August 11
International Clown Week – always August 1-7
National Catfish Month
National Eye Exam Month
National Golf Month
- Take the family to the local putt putt course
Peach Month
- Read James and The Giant Peach with the kids or watch the DVD
Water Quality Month
- Check your water quality with one of these kits
National Picnic Month
- Plan the perfect picnic with one of these baskets

And the different weeks are recognized as:

Week 1 National Simplify your Life Week
- See Click here for the first post in my Simplify Your Life series (available July 29)
Week 2 National Smile Week
Week 3 Friendship Week
Week 4 Be Kind to Humankind Week

(These links will be updated as we get closer to the actual holidays.) Continue reading “August Holidays” →