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INNERGIZE DAY

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Innergize Day on the day after the Autumnal Equinox offers an opportunity to relax and rejuvenate. This is a day for you!

Since fall has officially arrived, it’s time to shift gears. The fast pace of summer activities passes by now. Languid autumn days provide tranquil sunsets and peaceful moments. These are the times to focus on your personal well-being. Do things you enjoy that make you feel good about yourself. Let stress and worry fade away for the day.

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The day is an excellent time to look inward. Whether you rejuvenate your spiritual connections or develop mindfulness, refocusing your energy can have huge benefits. After trying to cram every activity into a few short months, we sometimes lose focus. Fall allows us to take a deep breath and be more mindful of our bodies, spirits, and the world around us. 

INNERGIZE DAY HISTORY

Michelle Porchia of Inner Dimensions created Innergize Day.

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HOW TO OBSERVE #InnergizeDay

The ideas for this synergy-related day are limitless. Try these ideas to celebrate!

  • Take a long bath.
  • Read a good book.
  • Go for a walk.
  • Focus on a hobby.
  • Listen to your favorite music.
  • Tune out the digital.
  • Write a letter.
  • Dance around the house.
  • Take a nap.
  • Cuddle with a pet or family member.
  • Watch the sunset or sunrise.
  • Get a massage.
  • Meditate.

No matter how you celebrate, be sure to use #InnergizeDay to post on social media.

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NATIONAL CREME DE MENTHE DAY

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National Crème de Menthe Day on September 15th recognizes the creamy peppermint-flavored liqueur used in cocktails and desserts. Enjoy your favorite combination to celebrate!

Many of the liqueurs we enjoy today started as tonics and cure-alls. And we thank pharmacists for bringing them into existence. Crème de menthe (mint cream) is one of those liqueurs. French pharmacist, Emile Giffard, studied the cooling and digestive properties of mint. His research led him to a recipe for crème de menthe.

Crème de menthe is sweet and mint leaves (usually Corsican mint) give crème de menthe its green color. However, when extracted, the liqueur is colorless. This form of the liqueur is called white crème de menthe. Unless color is essential, both varieties have similar flavors and are interchangeable in recipes.

The traditional formula involves steeping dried peppermint or Corsican mint leaves in grain alcohol for several weeks. This method creates a natural green color.  The following steps include filtration and the addition of sugar.

Several cocktails include crème de menthe as an ingredient. Two popular cocktails include Grasshopper and Stinger. Because of mint’s digestive qualities, crème de menthe makes an excellent after-dinner drink.  Also popular in the kitchen, it is used in many recipes as a flavoring. To make a chilly adult milkshake mix crème de menthe with ice cream.  Add chopped pecans or shaved chocolate as a garnish.

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Grasshopper Pudding

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HOW TO OBSERVE #CremeDeMentheDay

Try crème de menthe for the first time or the hundredth. Add it to a dessert or mix up a cocktail. Stir in some chocolate for a mint chocolate flair. Encourage your favorite restaurant or dessert shop to celebrate the day, too. Give them a shout out for their amazing creations, too. If you don’t have a recipe to try at home, check these out:

Share your crème de menthe recipes. Use #CremeDeMentheDay to post on social media.

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Feelings of Fall Movies

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As the air turns crisp and leaves transition into vibrant shades of red, orange, and yellow, it’s the perfect time to snuggle up with a cozy blanket and immerse yourself in movies that capture the essence of fall. Our “Feelings of Fall” movie list brings you a delightful assortment of films that evoke the cozy and nostalgic atmosphere of the season. From heartwarming stories set against the backdrop of autumn landscapes to thrilling football games that celebrate the spirit of school pride, these movies offer a perfect escape into the world of fall festivities.

In addition to cozy scenes and football excitement, our selection includes school-themed movies that bring back memories of new beginnings, friendships, and the excitement of a new academic year. And with fall also being a significant time for elections, we’ve included films that delve into the political arena, capturing the drama, humor, and intensity of election campaigns. Whether you’re in the mood for a sentimental journey or a thrilling adventure, our curated list of fall-themed movies promises to bring warmth and joy to your autumn days.

CARE BEARS SHARE YOUR CARE DAY

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On September 9th, Care Bears Share Your Care Day inspires giving and volunteering in significant ways.

For more than 35 years, Care Bears have taught children of all ages about sharing their feelings and caring for others. The Care Bears toy line was initially introduced in 1983 to caring fans everywhere. And they’ve never been out of the heart and minds of fans since.

At their core, CARE BEARS™ SHARE YOUR CARE DAY have heart and are all about love, caring, and sharing with others. Care Bears also support charities around the world, helping families in need. Through We Care Bears, ZachKapCares, Fathom/en-ABLE, United Way, Operation Smile, and many more they bring hope and caring to others.

With help from a team of Care Bears Ambassadors, Care Bears hope to generate national support for a movement called #ShareYourCare to inspire people toward philanthropic generosity not just on that day, but every day of the year!

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Care Bears – 14″ Plush – Wish Bear
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Hopeful Heart Bear

HISTORY OF NATIONAL CARE BEARS #SHAREYOURCARE DAY 

Care Bears #ShareYourCare Day was submitted by American Greetings Entertainment in April 2015.

HOW TO OBSERVE #ShareYourCareDay

The main focus of Share Your Care Day is to inspire acts of kindness and goodwill across the United States and beyond. And, a team of Care Bears Ambassadors and Care Bears partners pledge to help make this goal come true. Care Bears have taught fans worldwide the importance of caring for others. Share Your Care Day is the perfect opportunity for everyone to participate in acts of kindness – and to remember that goodwill and consideration toward others are essential every day of the year.

Participation is as simple as doing something nice for someone else.

  • Treat a friend to coffee.
  • Share a toy with a sibling.
  • Do an extra chore without being asked.
  • Help an older neighbor bring their trash cans to the street.
  • Organize a tree-planting campaign.
  • Buy a meal for a homeless family.
  • Volunteer at a local charity.
  • Animal Allies always needs fosters for kitties.
  • Not sure how to help? Try this.

The #ShareYourCare movement is all about acts of kindness, big and small. Care Bears encourage you to do something nice for someone today. Care Bears hope to encourage you to be kind, think of others and #ShareYourCare every day

Use #ShareYourCare Day on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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NATIONAL TEDDY BEAR DAY

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It is believed Teddy Bears defend from monsters while we sleep. 
It is believed Teddy Bears defend from monsters while we sleep.

On September 9th, National Teddy Bear Day honors the history of one of childhood’s favorite toys. We have all had a special cuddly teddy as a child. Some of us still have our teddy bear from our childhood. No matter what kind of teddy bear you had or have, this day is a perfect time to celebrate your childhood friend!

In 1902, American President Theodore Roosevelt refused to shoot a bear cub while hunting in Mississippi. The incident made national news. Clifford Berryman published a cartoon of the event in the Washington Post on November 16th, 1902, and the caricature became an instant classic.

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The Berryman cartoon of Teddy Roosevelt and the cub inspired New York store owner Morris Michtom. He created a new toy and even had a name in mind. Michtom wrote President Roosevelt to ask permission to name the new toy a “Teddy Bear.”

A teddy bear does not depend on mechanics to give him the semblance of life. He is loved – and therefore, he lives. ~ Pam Brown

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Jellycat Bumbly Bear Stuffed Animal

Since the advent of the Teddy Bear, a parade of famous characters followed.

Big Bird from Sesame Street named his Teddy Bear Radar. The lasagna loving cat celebrated on Garfield the Cat Day armed himself with Pooky, his lovable scapegoat. The British invasion of Teddy Bears includes Winnie-the-Pooh and Paddington. In 1981, the Care Bears first became greeting cards. Not long after, they launched into television and toy history.

And let’s not forget the Muppet character Fozzie Bear. The lovable and comedic bear endlessly perseveres with one-liners, slapstick and musical comedy. 

HOW TO OBSERVE #NationalTeddyBearDay

Share some of your favorite Teddy Bear characters from a time gone by. Are they recent interpretations of the lovable creature? Or do you have an affinity for the classic Teddy Bear? Other ways to celebrate include:

  • Giving a Teddy Bear to someone you love.
  • Donate Teddy Bears to a local organization for children.
  • Host a Teddy Bear tea party with your children.

Share your memories of Teddy Bears using #NationalTeddyBearDay to post on social media.

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