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Good Morning VIP friends:
I hope you are all doing well this morning. Today is Thursday and we are doing an inspection on a home we are thinking of purchasing. I am excited to see the house again. I think I will love looking at it. I wanna get a photo of the pool, I think we have a sauna on the property as well, but then we have a structure that I am not sure what it is and I might get an option to ask the owner what it is for. I hope she will be there.
@Kurtize - Good luck with Don's surgery. I hope your leg heals. I am so sorry about your son and grandson. Are they ok from the wildfires?
@Dianedoessmiles1 - We decided to move on and have kept looking. So I will keep you posted. as one home we are interested in is in the inspection phase. So we have an inspection today and sometime soon they are doing the septic test and the well water test. So we are waiting to see about those tests. That is nice that your friend is helping you.
Well I hope you all have a wonderful Thursday
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Insight Timer Quote:
Love does not cause suffering: what causes it is the sense of ownership, which is love’s opposite.—Antoine de Saint-Exupery
Daily Insight:
Strength and growth come only through continuous effort and struggle.—Napoleon Hill
I AM:
I rule over my emotions and keep them in check when needed.
Action of Happiness:
Get moving. Do something (ideally outdoors)
Fitness Quote:
Laziness fuels more laziness. Activity fuels more activity.
Fun Fact:
NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT APPRECIATION DAY
Across the country on January 9th each year, citizens take the lead to show support on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.
#LawEnforcementAppreciationDay
Law Enforcement Officers of every rank and file have chosen a profession that puts their life on the line every day for their communities. They've answered a call to public service that is demanding and often unappreciated.
From local, state, and federal, their duties command dedication. The jobs are often thankless and take them away from their families for long hours. Rarely do they know what their days have in store for them. Often law enforcement are the only paid emergency resource a community has. More often they work in coordination with other local, state, and federal organizations to make communities safer.
On National Law Enforcement Day, we have an opportunity to thank them for their service and offer a token of respect.
HOW TO OBSERVE LAW ENFORCEMENT APPRECIATION DAY
There are several ways to show your support. Send a note of thanks to your local, county or state police agency. Wear blue, turn your social media channels blue or shine a blue porch light to show your support. Share your support using #NationalLawEnforcementAppreciationDay to share on social media.
NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT APPRECIATION DAY HISTORY
Several organizations came together to create National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day in 2015 to thank officers across the country for all the daily sacrifices they make for their communities. Some of the organizations supporting the observance include:
Concerns of Police Survivors
FBI National Academy Associates
Fraternal Order of Police
International Association of Chief of Police
Officer Down Memorial Page
Law Enforcement United
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund
International Conference of Police Chaplains
National Troopers Coalition
Since then the inaugural celebration, nationwide many more organizations have joined forces to support National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day to spread encouragement and respect to these dedicated men and women.
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@Tabatha_Cain, looking for a new home is never a straight shot even if one has no restrictions financially (Which 98% do!). It sure can be a huge stress when we find something we really fall head over heels over in love with, but if it doesn't work out, something eventually will. Awww thanks about my friend, I am extremely fortunate in that I have many friends, some very close to me others not as close, but still close. I learned from my Mom eons ago, married or not ALWAYS keep your friends around you. Life can suddenly change, and when it does (my step father passed) she found herself lonely. She had friends she thought, but those who were married they hung around with, life changes. She taught also ALWAYS have friends of a wide variety of ages. I live as you know in a 55 plus. Its hard to watch those in their late 80s , 90s who no longer have family or friends. They hadn't made friends. We DO keep an eye on them of course, but it's not the same. JUST a little WISDOM DROPPING for those reading this to keep in mind as time goes by.
@Patti241 is the snow melting? Did you send me any? We keep hoping for some. We saw a few snowflakes today and got excited. HOW SAD IS THAT? LOL1 -
@Tabatha_Cain - buying a home can be very stressful.
Well did snow today, in fact it is still snowing and hasn't stopped since early this morning.
Weather service says another 3 hours of snow until it stops. Here is some pictures of early this morning
Tomorrow is Don's surgery, we need to be there at 6:30 am. I asked if we were late if that would be ok because of the weather and notices a lot of stalled cars on the road. Plus not sure how easy it will to get out of here and they said just get here as you can and be safe.
Well that is all the new here. Kevin has electricity, which they are surprised and they are safe for now and David is safe but no electricity. David's friend lost their home. It is just so sad.
Well hugs and blessings. Prayers for the people in CA.
Today's affirmation
It is of the small joys and little pleasures that the greatest of our days are built. - Mary Anne Radmacher 0 -
@Kurtize, Sure hope tomorrow is going to go smoothly. JEALOUS--SNOW!!!0
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Good Morning VIP friends:
I hope you are all doing well this morning. Today is Friday and I have so much to do. The house passed inspection. We were told we need home insurance effective 2/7/25. So it looks like it is a go on the house. We are still waiting on the well water test, the termite inspection, and the appraisal. Other than that everything is good. I cannot wait.
@Dianedoessmiles1 - I do need to make sure to keep my friends. I am hoping the neighbors I have now will stay my friends.
@Kurtize - Wow that is some decent snow. Definitely prayers for CA. Most of the time surgery places will allow you to be 15 minutes late before they call to make sure you are coming.
Well I hope you all have a wonderful Friday.
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Diane: I wish I could send you a lot of the snow I got.0
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Insight Timer Quote:
In order for the light to shine so brightly, the darkness must be present.—Sir Francis Bacon
Daily Insight:
Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow.—Albert Einstein
I AM:
I am grateful for the positive energy in my life.
Action for Happiness:
Thank someone you’re grateful to and tell them why.
Fitness Quote:
I workout because I love my body—not because I hate it
Fun Fact:
NATIONAL CUT YOUR ENERGY COSTS DAY
National Cut Your Energy Costs Day encourages consumers to explore their options and keep up with scheduled maintenance. Each year, on January 10th, the observance provides information designed to help homeowners and businesses to reduce energy costs and improve efficiency. Did you know that tuning up your heating system can save you up to three to ten percent?
#CutYourEnergyCostsDay
It is often in the little things that you do that can save you big money on your energy bill, such as:
Weatherproof your home
Replace old windows with new energy-efficient windows
Replace old furnace with new energy-efficient furnace
Properly maintain furnace
Use solar heat if possible
Turn down thermostats
Turning off lights when leaving a room
Use energy-efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs
Run dishwasher and washing machine only when fully loaded
Lower water heater temperature
Take shorter showers
Unplug unused appliances
Carpool whenever possible
The above list is just a few of the many ways to conserve energy. Use these tips, along with others you may already have in practice, many available online and you will be able to create energy and financial savings the entire year.
HOW TO OBSERVE CUT YOUR ENERGY COSTS DAY
Taking part in National Cut Your Energy Costs Day starts with a plan. Make a list of the things you can change right away. Then working on making improvements to your home to help lower your energy costs. With each improvement, you'll be one step closer to an energy-efficient home all year long. Where will you start making changes?
As you start, share your favorite energy-saving tips and practices. Keep track of your changes as you go and involve the whole family, too. Show them how the improvements reduced expenses and improved efficiency. By involving your family, they will take that knowledge with them into the future.
Use #CutYourEnergyCostsDay on social media.
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@Kurtize - Yes, prayers for all in CA wildfires path. Prayers for your husband's surgery.
@Patti241 - Good morning!
Excited for the challenge start. The HH focus fresh and new. I even made a journal, lol. Not very crafty in that way, folded some fancy paper in half and tied yarn for the binder. Made 2 and Papashop started using his already!0 -
@Tabatha_Cain , OH COOL!!! Here's hoping!! Will it be in time so your house will still sell as scheduled? Tabatha, I learned so much from my Mom, a very wise woman!! Especially the part of people of various ages as friends. I do well with having older friends, (one is almost 90! I am in my mid 60s) she's a HOOT and than some!! She can get us laughing quite hard, yet she's a very dignified lady, which we all benefit from. I'd say "a true southern bell" but she's not from the south, but the rest of it describes her very well. A classy lady.
@Patti241 tomorrow we MIGHT get a dusting to perhaps 2"s, but that's literally NOTHING though anything is nice. If my body can handle it I'm planning on going out to walk in it to the grocery store and back.
@Gouldsgranite would you like to share what your HH focus will be for the 8 weeks? Remember members Pick only 1 to do for the 8 weeks and read what it is written. Its important to never "Guess" what a Health Habit is about. In the past the points and what to count could be the same from challenge to challenge, but not any more. This I agree Janey is VERY exciting!! I'll be working on a low sodium diet, I'll not pin it as being hard, but as progress -- not putting "be in sodium range daily" that would only discourage me so much. This is the hardest HH I can work on, but very important at this time to both my heart and kidneys.
How about the rest of you? What will be your HH (Health Habit) Focus for the 8 weeks?
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Good afternoon and happy Friday. Don's surgery went well. We arrived there at 6:15 and got home at 11:30. They removed the tumor and it skin they had to remove was 2 in x 1.25 inches. The replaced skin is from his thigh. He is feeling good.
The snow we had yesterday broke records. Longest day of snowing since 2015 (started snowing around 6:30am and didn't stop until around 4 - 4:30PM) and for the most snow, 9.5 inches, last record was 6 inches in 2021.
Next week we only 1 dr appt. the week after we have 4 the only day free is Wednesday. On the 21st is when we also have to go back to Oklahoma. Hoping that report will say no more surgeries.
Well that is all I can think of.
today's affirmation: I Invite Rainbows and Butterflies Out To Play. - Jonathan Lockwood Huie1 -
@Kurtize, WOOHOO and YEAH YEAH YEAH!! So happy they got it, and you both get to relax for a bit, After the 21st hopefully, this will behind you both!!! WOW On the SNOW!! Oh man, still we are not getting anything real snow. Tomorrow MAYBE a dusting to 2"s.1
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Good Morning VIP friends:
I hope you are all doing well this morning. Today is Saturday and it is going to be a busy day. I have to pack and I have to work from 9:30 am to 6 pm. I offered to cover someone's shift today because they needed it off. So I offered to cover for them. We also have to pack and I think I have someone coming over to look at my clothes. I have a whole bunch of clothes that I don't need or want anymore and I will be getting rid of them.
@Dianedoessmiles1 - We will hopefully be closing on my house first because I have to use the money to pay closing on the new house. I have distant friends. Non to hang out with. They all live far away. I guess I should work on fixing that.
@Kurtize - That is good that Don is feeling well. That is a lot of snow. I think we got a ton as well. It would be nice if your report said no more surgeries.
Well I hope you all have a wonderful Saturday
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Insight Timer Quote:
The more we elaborate our means of communication, the less we communicate.—John Boynton Priestley
Daily Insight:
To be is to do.—Immanuel Kant
I AM:
I am proud of the person I see standing before me in the mirror,
Action for Happiness:
Switch off all your tech at least an hour before bedtime.
Fitness Quote:
Be focused. Be persistent. Never Quit.
Fun Fact:
NATIONAL VISION BOARD DAY
National Vision Board Day on the second Saturday in January encourages us to set our goals in a visual way. Get out the sticky notes, markers, and inspiration and start plotting your goals for the new year!
#VisionBoardDay
Vision board parties began in 2010 between a group of friends as a way for people to get together in a fun environment to set goals, cast a vision and dream out loud in a tangible way. They then mount on their completed vision boards on their walls where they would see them every day. Seeing their hopes and dreams helps set in motion these visions and ideas to become a reality.
Many actors, musicians, fashion and entertainment-based people have been participating in this since its inception. Vision boards help people remember their goals and concepts on a daily basis.
HOW TO OBSERVE VISION BOARD DAY
Host a vision party for your friends, family or co-workers. Set goals for the coming year and put them where you can see them. They will help motivate you to attain your goals. Do you have a vision board from last year? How well did it work? Share the results and get ready for an outstanding vision board for this year, too!
Post photos using #VisionBoardDay on social media.
NATIONAL VISION BOARD DAY HISTORY
Kellan Lutz and Ryan Daly submitted National Vision Board Day in June of 2015.
In July of 2015, the Registrar at National Day Calendar proclaimed the day to be observed on the second Saturday in January, annually.
Vision Board FAQ
Q. Who can make a vision board?
A. Anyone. A vision board helps us to visualize goals and create a plan to meet them.
Is National Vision Board Day the only time of year I should commit to making a vision board?
A. No. The observance creates awareness so that you can choose when and how to make your vision board.
Q. What kinds of items go on vision boards?
A. Anything that helps you to reach your goals. Some suggestions include:
• Lists - This can be to-do lists, shopping or need lists, pros and cons lists, or simply a list of items you'd like to achieve.
• Inspiration - Think quotes, images, and people who motivate you toward your goal.
• Timelines - These visual representations of what you'd like to accomplish and when can be both motivating and daunting. Keep them realistic but challenging.
• Words - Use big, bold letters for the words that have meaning to you. They may serve as motivation, inspiration, or a reminder of something you need to focus on to achieve your goal.
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Diane: We got an additional dusting last night.0
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@Tabatha_Cain Congrats on the house hunt! It took us 6 contracts over 6 months to get our current home. We waited 2 months on one house that ended up having more liens on the property than it was worth! The others either didn't pass inspection or we were outbid. But, we have gained almost $400k equity in the 12 years we've been here now, so I guess it was a good investment.
Happy first day of the Winter Challenge all! It's finally here and I definitely need it this go around after all the holidays. Enjoy your day!0 -
Hi 👋
My name is Anna 😊 I believe this is where I (we) meet the cheerleaders. I'm have been struggling with my weight for a long time now. I started Wegovy mid-November and so far it has helped me get about 6-7 lbs off.
I have a dog, my best buddy, Chipper. He's always my ride or die ❤️
Right now, my biggest goal is to wor on my Freggies, mostly veggies because I really don't eat enough of them. Also, exercise, my best walking partner currently has a torn ACL so he can't go with me. I don't have the heart to go without him.0 -
@DrewsAnna This is the Community Team. You meet the cheerleaders on the team you are racing with. You are a Rain Dancer.
I'm glad you returned to the challenge, and I am rooting for you to get those freggies in.
Please also post on your team page to get the points for your team.
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/147343-rain-dancers-2025-winter-5-challenge
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Good afternoon all and happy Saturday. Wishing you all much success as you proceed through the challenge. Today is a bit warmer and the snow is beginning to melt. Don's hand has been hurting and he finally took the pain medicine the dr. gave him. He hates taking medicine.
Have a great rest of your day.
@Tabatha_Cain - glad everything is moving smoothly with the house.
Hugs all
Today's affirmation: Things turn out best for the people who make the best of the way things turn out. - Art Linkletter2 -
@Tabatha_Cain That is so nice of you to of switched with your coworker!! No doubt they'll do the same for you. When others hear of it, it just brings up your reputation of being a good team player. A WIN/WIN and as you get ready to move that may come in handy!! With the selling your home I hope it goes fast, but if not there must be a way of a guarantee on the new house when the money comes in from the sale of your place now. That only makes sense. Ohh Tabatha, I hope you do reach out to make friends, I can't imagine feeling the way some do who have no one who cares for them as they are older. Sure kids do to a point, but!|
@macrat12 , Sarah have you made a vision board for this challenge? If so we'd love to see it. I am working on mine last night in my mind a lot of it came together now to just finish putting it all together and I'll happily post it on the
Share Your 2025 Winter Vision Board
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10929869/share-your-2025-winter-vision-board#latest
Others have you made one? Its never to late.
@Patti241 FINALLY today we got a tiny bit! WOOHOO!!!! I am thrilled though it was about only an inch, I'll TAKE IT!
This is looking down from my living room windows. Thankfully they are HUGE!! Just over 100"s wide.
@Ronnie_happy2ranch , That's great about your house!! In the past 4 years here in Maine houses have more than doubled, in the city I am in almost 2 1/2 times what they were before the pangdangitall. Granted locals can not afford to live here, our children certainly can't. I find it sad my GD couldn't and found a house an hour away. I could be seeing my Great Grandbabies a LOT MORE!
@Drewsanna nice to meet you!!! Awww a dawggie lover, hope the ALC heals so he soon return by your side. In the meantime are you open to doing some exercises at home? I'm home so much due to my health, but still find ways my body can handle exercise. Stretching enough so my heart rate is up (LOL often just standing up does that currently!) to be beneficial. ENJOY the Rain Dancers team! We are also here if you'd like and have the time, but it's not mandatory.
@Kurtize as you know I FINALLY got some snow!!! Hoping Don's hand will be okay. I agree with Art Linkletter!! I know as a kid watching his show was so funny. Kids will say the darndest thing!
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@Dianedoessmiles1 our kids can barely afford to live here; my stepdaughter and her wife had to buy a house together with her mom in order to buy, my youngest daughter moved to central Illinois two years ago and is now talking about moving up to the middle of Wisconsin where the majority of our family is at; my oldest daugher had moved to Arizona for a while as well, but that started to get just as expensive as Denver. We can't sell our house and buy another one in our same neighborhood or even the metro area unless we have another mortgage (which we don't want to do in retirement). We got lucky and bought our house about a year or so before the market blew up here.
Glad to hear you finally got your snow! You can keep it there!
@Kurtize I know how Don feels about medications! I don't like taking painkillers either unless absolutely necessary. They always make me tired or out of it. I hope he feels better soon, but he did have a pretty painful surgery done.
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I'm liking the journaling challenge. I used to journal a lot, so this is bringing me back.1
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Diane: Glad you finally got some snow. Wish ours would melt already.1
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@Dianedoessmiles1 not yet I haven't done a vision board but will soon as I have an app on my phone called visuapp that you can create a vision board to carry with you.
Insight Timer Quote:
Meditation is not about stopping thoughts, but recognizing that we are more than our thoughts and our feelings.—Arianna Huffington
Daily Insight:
The energy of the mind is the essence of life—Aristotle
I AM:
I am having an amazing day.
Action for Happiness:
Connect with someone near you- share a smile or chat.
Fitness Quote:
Your lungs are burning. Your legs are shredded. Your heart is pounding. Keep Going
Fun fact:
KISS A GINGER DAY
On January 12th, everyone is encouraged to find their favorite redhead and give them a peck on Kiss a Ginger Day.
#KissAGingerDay
Created to support a more positive spin than its counterpart, Kiss a Ginger Day brings sweet kisses to redheads who may have once been teased for their hair color.
The red hair gene is recessive and requires two copies for it to present itself. Even then, there is no guarantee it will. If both parents have the gene, there is a 1 in 4 chance they will have a redheaded child. Most natural-born redheads (yes, some of us like the bottle) have brown eyes, followed by green or hazel. Coming in at 1% of the world's population, the blue-eyed ginger is the rarest kind. So if you give one of these ginger's a kiss, consider yourself lucky.
If you didn't already know it, you should obtain permission before kissing anyone who doesn't expect it - including a ginger (a.k.a. a redhead).
Many redheads feel like outcasts for having red hair. This celebration empowers redheads to feel confident, look amazing, and rock their beauty. Red hair is more than a color; it’s a lifestyle. Besides, redheads are rare. Less than 2 percent of the population are crowned with red hair. And those who are may very well be left-handed, too.
HOW TO OBSERVE KISS A GINGER DAY
It's easy. Kiss a Ginger! And it goes without saying, if you don't have permission to kiss your favorite ginger, don't. And while you're at it, spread a little kindness. Use #KissAGingerDay to share on social media.
KISS A GINGER DAY HISTORY
Derek Forgie founded Kiss a Ginger Day in 2009 as an alternative positive celebration of redheads' uniqueness as opposed to another day that could often accelerate into bullying. Follow him on Twitter @Kiss_A_Ginger or on Facebook at KissAGingerDay.
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@kurtize - Glad you DHs surgery went well and that he is getting relief with the meds.
@Dianedoessmiles1 - my healthy habit for winter is Rise & Shine - getting my exercise in early in the day. Also this includes a morning regimen of self care, wasing my face with cold water, fixing my hair and general hygiene. It's easy for me to slip down the to-do list and this HH helps. WOO HOO!
Sodium reduction is an awesome focus. Way back when I started SPARK that was our reason for tracking food. We were up to 10-20k MG. Daily range then. Now both papashop and I routinely stay under 2,000 MG per day. And we read every label b4 eating a product. HUGE improvements over the years.
Nice snow pics.
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This was a neat article I thought, Become your true self
https://inspiremetoday.com/brilliance/become-your-true-self-the-divine-spark/?om
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@Ronnie_happy2ranch, If you a happy where you are that's wonderful. It really hard to sell and not have a place to go into though it can work out. I'm happy we got snow. Lol it'll be melted tomorrow
@Diamonds1202, happy to see you here. I used to journal all the time. We'll see if I keep it up! Possibly.
@Patti241, oh it'll melt for you soon enough.
@Gouldsgranite, Hi Janey! Love your AM routine! Waking up and shine!1. Oh yes, yes on sodium! You've done amazing!
@Kurtize, love the quote.
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Good Morning VIP friends:
I hope you are all doing well this morning. Today is Monday and today is my long long work day. I am lucky though that I have Wednesday off. Saturday is my normal work day so Wednesday is off. Which is good because Joe sees the Kidney doctor again and also has a physical that day as well. Joe will be given a surgery date at this appointment as well. So he will be having that kidney stone blasted away.
@Kurtize - Glad Don is at least willing to take some meds when it is absolutely necessary. So far the house thing is moving slowly.
@Dianedoessmiles1 - Thank you. I am needing this house to sell first. Not sure why it is taking so long. It is a cash sale. So no inspections or anything like that. Just a title check and then planning a date. I do have friends in my online groups but they all have lives so I feel bad for asking them for help. Besides they are just all about our age and just don't have the get up and go to be moving heavy furniture anymore.
Well I hope you all have a wonderful Monday.
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Insight Timer Quote:
Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.—William Aruthur Ward
Daily Insight:
The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer somebody else up.—Mark Twain
I AM:
I bring inner peace to myself.
Action for Happiness:
Take a different route today and see what you notice.
Fitness Quote:
Make each day a masterpiece.—John Wooden
Fun Fact:
NATIONAL STICKER DAY
National Sticker Day on January 13th recognizes all the ways stickers brighten up a page or send a special message. The day celebrates all things stickers, from the custom printing of them to sharing stickers. Every sticker has a story.
#NationalStickerDay
Historians credit the European merchants in the 1880s as the first to stick labels to their products, in an effort to promote their goods and wares to passersby.
These savvy, pre-industrial entrepreneurs used a gum paste to get the labels to adhere and, well, stick: hence "stickers." By the 1900s a sticker-specific paste had been developed and was widely used, most notably on stamps, which dried and then would re-apply when moistened.
The observance is in honor of R. Stanton Avery, who was born on that day in 1907. Avery was the original creator of the adhesive label with removable backing.
HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL STICKER DAY
National Sticker Day offers so many ways to celebrate! We won't limit it to any age group either, so be sure to invite everyone to the party. That means everyone deserves a sticker whether they are shopping online, promoting their business, or learning something new. While you are planning your celebration, be sure to check out these ideas, too.
Host a sticker collection contest. Award prizes for the largest, most colorful, and most original collections.
Stickers bring in business, too. Create a buzz around special days using stickers.
They inspire creativity in the classroom. Ask students to design stickers for events and campaigns.
Get organized! Color code your favorite projects with stickers that keep you on track.
Take photos of them to post on social media using #NationalStickerDay.
Learn more about the history behind National Sticker Day and Sticker Giant by reading Celebration Spotlight.
NATIONAL STICKER DAY HISTORY
StickerGiant, a promotional sticker and product label company based in Longmont, Colorado, created National Sticker Day in 2015 to celebrate all the fun stickers bring to all ages.
The Registrar at National Day Calendar® declared the first National Sticker Day in 2016 to be observed on January 13th, annually.
Sticker FAQ
Q. Who can celebrate National Sticker Day?
A. Anyone can celebrate National Sticker Day. Stickers can send a message, create a reminder, bring a smile to one's face or organize our life.
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