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Celebrate Crayon Day on March 31

March 5, 2025 — Celebrate Crayon Day with joy, creativity, and a burst of color—because life is brighter when you’re coloring outside the lines of the ordinary! Whether you’re exploring coloring books, learning about crayon history, or engaging in quick and colorful activities, seize the opportunity to embrace the beauty and benefits coloring can bring to our lives. Coloring... Read More

Diabetes Alert Day: March 25

March 5, 2025 — According to the CDC, over 1 in 3 Americans have prediabetes, increasing the risk of stroke, heart disease, and Type 2 diabetes. Frequent blood sugar testing is crucial when first diagnosed, helping to track how food, activity, stress, and illness affect glucose levels. Although patterns become more predictable over time, yet lesser-known factors can still... Read More

Tips for Better Sleep

March 5, 2025 — Good sleep habits can help improve your sleep health: Be Consistent: Go to bed and wake up at the same time each day, even on weekends. Create a Restful Environment: Ensure your bedroom is quiet, dark, relaxing, and at a comfortable temperature. Remove Electronics: Keep TVs, computers, and smartphones out of the bedroom. Avoid Stimulants:... Read More

Get Crafty during Craft Month!

March 5, 2025 — Whether you already paint, knit, quilt, woodwork, or crochet, try some of these other creative projects throughout the month. Ask family and friends to join you for a fun afternoon of arts and crafts. Painted Rocks: All you need are some small flat rocks, acrylic paints, and a paintbrush. Get creative! Smiley faces. Bright, colorful... Read More

Recognizing Hearing Loss

March 5, 2025 — World Hearing Day, observed annually on March 3, promotes ear and hearing care across the world and raises awareness of how to prevent deafness and hearing loss. If you have any of these signs or symptoms, you may have hearing loss caused by noise: Speech and other sounds seem muffled • Trouble hearing high-pitched sounds... Read More

Heart-Healthy Living Tips

February 6, 2025 — Staying heart-healthy is a lifestyle, supported by healthy habits and the encouragement of loved ones. These habits can help prevent heart disease, maintain normal blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar, and reduce the risk of heart attacks. This American Heart Month, share these tips with friends and family: Eat Healthy: Focus on fresh fruits and... Read More

Embroidery Month

February 6, 2025 — Embroidery is a craft most notably mastered by the early Egyptians, as well as the Chinese in the Zhou Dynasty of China. Studies show that this art may have also existed in primitive cultures in many parts of the world. From generation to generation, the art of stitching has evolved and reached a new height... Read More

Black History Month

February 6, 2025 — The month of February is a time to honor the achievements of Black Americans in U.S. history. Since its first observance in 1970 at Kent State University, Black History Month (also known as African American History Month) has evolved into a country-wide celebration. Did you know… The first Black American to win the Academy Award... Read More

Valentine Heart Message Painting

February 6, 2025 — Supplies: 2 sheets white cardstock paper (or 1 canvas and 1 sheet of paper) Red and pink paint Paint brush Scissors Tape Directions: First cut out a heart shape that will fit in the center of your other sheet of paper. Helpful hint: fold the paper in half, draw half a heart and then cut... Read More

National Wear Red Day

February 6, 2025 — Wearing red, the color of life and love, is more than just a bold choice of clothing. It could help save lives. As part of the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women movement, millions of women are wearing this color on February 7 to celebrate their commitment to keeping their hearts healthy! Color is... Read More