I don’t often take time to leave my desk and just observe the weather. In my head, whatever time I spend gazing up at the sky would have been better spent writing, reading, drawing, or just sitting in front of the telly. Observe the weather day is the perfect opportunity for me to hit pause …
This day was invented for people like me with analysis paralysis to just do it. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve watched time float by as I debated with myself about whether to get up and get active or just watch the next episode on Netflix. It is an opportunity to rip the …
Handwriting is no longer as prestigious as it used to be. Once a reserve of royal families, it is slowly but surely being rendered obsolete with the advancement of technology. No longer seen as a status symbol, it has slowly lost its allure. With the advent of technology, people would much rather type away at …
Today you get to answer your cat’s questions. This can be anything from why can’t you tell I’m tired of your petting to when am I going to go back to eating the expensive cat food? This day began as an idea by Ruth and Thomas Roy to help cat lovers understand their feline friends …
Kids need to play and what better way to ensure this happens than through a playdate? Even though technology has made life a lot easier, it has denied our kids some vital social skills. This day began as an idea by Ilona Viluna, a mother and CEO of GIGI Bloks to have kids playing with …
The past couple of years have reminded us just how important it is to be free to take a walk outdoors. This day celebrates our innate need to leave our repetitive confines, unwind, breathe fresh air and be outside. Happy Take a Walk Outdoors Day Today our characters will get a chance to take a walk …
Society has often labeled the artist as an outlaw. For instance, when Banksy started appearing in the streets of London in the 1990s, this mysterious artist was subversively using street art to bring political questions onto the streets. They are one of many who have used their artistic voice as a form of protest. Happy …
There’s nothing like the aroma of hot freshly brewed gourmet coffee. It reminds me of my childhood, queuing in the bread section of the supermarket as my big sister ordered us a Madeira cake. Back then I was too young to take coffee, but she would always give me a sip just to quell my …
You probably don’t know this, but there are a number of contraptions out there that are thanks to innovative kid inventors. These include the Popsicle, trampoline, earmuffs, swim flippers, and braille. Happy Kid Inventors’ Day. Today our characters get wisdom from the mouth of babes because it’s all about kid inventors this time around. 17th January Writing …
In a society that pushes us to always be at our best, today is all about doing absolutely nothing. Whatever that may look like to you, it’s time to step away from the normal routine, hit pause on life, and just do nothing. Happy National Nothing Day. Today, you and your characters get to relax. Take …