Category Archives: February Holidays

Today is Do Unto Others Day

The Brainchild of Ellen Sue Burton of DUO Magazine, Do Unto Others Day is a time to celebrate those caring individuals who believe in the success-driven philosophy “If you give it up, you’ll get it back!” It is a day … Continue reading

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Today is Lagniappe Day

Lagniappe means “a small gift given with a purchase to a customer, for good measure“; ” an unexpected or indirect benefit.”Raise your hand if you like presents.  Now think about the last time you were given a gift for absolutely … Continue reading

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Today is Door Prize Day

Door Prize: At a party or gathering, a door prize may be awarded to one or more persons attending, via a raffle or drawing. Prizes can be small things such as pens, bookmarks, and buttons or they can be larger, … Continue reading

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Today is Getting Personal Day

Every Day should be Getting Personal when it comes to marketing. After all, that is what resonates with your clients and customers.  Not the generic advertising and marketing that so many companies do. The real results happen when you get … Continue reading

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February 28th is Romance on a Budget DAY!

Save money on romance today with the book “Romance on a Budget- 199 Cheap Thrills, Romantic Antics and Love Changing Experiences.”  Host a Romance Sucks Contest – we asked our customers to  “Tell us why Romance Sucks!  In 250 words … Continue reading

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February 25th is Go Bowling Day

Bowling has a long and rich history, and today is one of the most popular sports in the world. In fact in the 1930′s A British anthropologist, Sir Flinders Petrie a collection of objects in a child’s grave in Egypt that … Continue reading

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Brother Can You Spare a Dime? Day

On February 22, 1879 Frank Winfield Woolworth opened the Great 5 Cents Store in Utica, New York. His mission: to sell “nothing” that cost more than a nickel.  Woolworths 5 and 10 cent store  became popular among consumers as one of … Continue reading

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Today February 18th is Play Doh Day

Play Doh was created in 1956 by Joe McVicker from modeling clay out of wallpaper paste for his sister’s pre-school students. Rainbow Crafts in Cincinnati, Ohio distributed the off white modeling compound known as Play-Doh to department stores and schools. Kenner … Continue reading

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Today February 17th Begins International Friendship Week

  That’s right! February 17-23 is International Friendship Week.  Personally, I think every week should be Friendship WEEK.   International Friendship week is about showing people how much they mean to you. it’s about making new friends across the miles and … Continue reading

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Random Acts of Kindness Week Starts Today (February 15)

February 15th – 19th is Random Acts of Kindness Week ~ Contact local Assisted Living Centers for Senior Citizens (this is different then a nursing home!) and see if you can come in & offer a shopping opportunity to their … Continue reading

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