Dec 29 2008
January Celebrations
In case you haven’t had enough of the holiday season, here are some reasons to celebrate in January.
January is:
* Eye Care Month - It’s a good reminder to get your eyes examined.
* Hot Tea Month - If you like tea, try a new one. Or, better yet start drinking black tea, researchers found that people who had 3 cups each day produced 5 times more germ fighting immunities than those who didn’t. If you are coffee drinker, replace it with black tea.
* National Blood Donor Month - There is normally a blood supply shortage in the winter. Check with your local Red Cross and see if your donation is needed.
* National Brail Literacy Month - It’s a good project for homeschoolers or just a school report, Louis Braille and the braille system of reading and writing.
* National Hobby Month - Because you vowed your were going to make all of those Christmas gifts last year, that’s why. Now you can begin your gift crafts in January.
* National Soup Month - And, in fact, no one could disagree that January is a great month to try some new homemade soup recipes.
* National Staying Healthy Month - Change a small habit that will improve your health. I baby step at a time is the best way to make sure you make good habits and shun bad ones.
* National Thank You Month - Don’t forget to send thank you cards for all the holiday gifts you received. It’s an old fashioned tradition that is just “good manners.”
* Oatmeal Month - Unless you are allergic to oats, it’s a healthy breakfast food with lots of fiber. And let’s not forget oatmeal - raisin cookies, my favorite.
Tomorrow I’ll present a day-by-day account of January’s specific celebratory days.
You should add the Sugar Free Month too
It would be great to read tips on how to achieve each one.
As an Activities Director, I have something for residents to celebrate everyday. I am anxious to see what daily celebrations you are going to suggest.