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09/27/2026

NATIONAL SITUATIONAL AWARENESS DAY
On September 26, National Situational Awareness Day brings attention to personal safety. This day highlights the importance of using situational awareness skills in everyday life to stay out of harm’s way.


Situational awareness is the foundation of one’s personal safety. It focuses on being aware and paying attention to your environment. Situational awareness also means mindfulness, and developing it makes you more present in daily activities. In turn, it also helps you make better decisions in all aspects of life.

Harm may come in the form of walking in front of a moving car or that of an assailant. Both scenarios can be the result of distractions causing us to lose awareness of our surroundings.

In an instant, a dangerous situation can develop. Being aware of a threat even a split second sooner may save a life. Awareness gives them time to act instead of reacting. The lack of or inadequate situational awareness is considered one of the primary factors in accidents attributed to human error.

Although many parts of modern society lack situational awareness skills, our ancestors used them to great utility to survive. For decades, the military and law enforcement have taught it to their personnel. However, situational awareness training is not exclusive to their training regimens. Most experts agree that situational awareness is the number one skill for the safety of everyone.

In World War I, Oswald Boelke identified the concept of situational awareness. He realized 'the importance of gaining an awareness of the enemy before the enemy gained a similar awareness and devised methods for accomplishing this.'

HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL SITUATIONAL AWARENESS DAY
A great way to observe this important day is by discussing it with those around you. While you do, you'll be improving the safety of those you love. Be human again. Pay attention to the people and events happening around you more than you pay attention to modern-day. Another way to observe the day includes:

Taking a situational awareness course.

Read about personal safety and situational awareness.

Offer a situational awareness program in your workplace.

Use on social media.

NATIONAL SITUATIONAL AWARENESS DAY HISTORY
Pretty Loaded, LLC submitted this day in November of 2015. Pretty Loaded is an innovative situational awareness and self-defense enterprise that has inspired the personal safety of millions around the world. September 26th was chosen as the day because it is the birthday of Dru Sjodin, https://www.nsopw.gov/en-US/Home/DruSjodin, one of the inspirations behind Pretty Loaded.

The Registrar at National Day Calendar® declared the day in 2015 to be observed on September 26th, annually.

08/20/2026

06/29/2026

NATIONAL WAFFLE IRON DAY

Waffle lovers finally have their day of recognition on June 29 as they celebrate National Waffle Iron Day. Some people enjoy their waffles plain with syrup, but we like ours topped with berries, whipped cream, and more. Let's face it. We couldn't enjoy waffles without the genius invention of the waffle iron!



Waffle irons got their start in the 14th century in the Low Countries. Even the earliest designs that were used over an open fire would have elaborate designs such as coats of arms and religious symbols.

The first patent in the USA for a waffle iron was in 1869, submitted by Cornelius Swarthout. In 1911, General Electric produced a prototype electric waffle iron. The first electric waffle iron was available to the general public in 1918.

To waffle means to waver between decisions. Similar words with this meaning include flip-flop or yo-yo which also have National Days on the calendar!

The waffle iron is usually two honeycomb-patterned metal plates hinged together. A person pours or places the batter between the heated plates and then closes it to bake the waffle. Other patterns waffle off and on the market reflecting pop culture so we can make waffles shaped into famous animated characters and iconic logos. Waffle iron manufacturers today offer a large variety of choices from waffle irons that make very thin waffles to those that can make waffle cones.

Nike Co-founder Bill Bowerman, an Oregon track coach at the time, used his wife's waffle iron to create a sole for footwear that would be lightweight but also grip a surface. This design would soon be called the "Moon Shoe" in 1972 and the "Waffle Trainer" in 1974. His waffle iron shoe helped spur the growth of Blue Ribbon Sports / Nike.

06/28/2026

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06/28/2026

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05/12/2026

NATIONAL FIBROMYALGIA AWARENESS DAY
Each year on May 12th, millions of people observe National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day. This day shares the spotlight with other May 12th awareness days such asInternational Fibromyalgia Awareness Day, Fibromyalgia Awareness Day, International Awareness Day for Chronic Immunological and Neurological Diseases or International Awareness Day for MCS, ME/CFS and FM, which are observed globally.


Fibromyalgia affects more than 12 million Americans. It is a musculoskeletal syndrome and causes a variety of symptoms. Some of them include:

widespread pain

tender points

incapacitating fatigue

anxiety

depression

migraines/chronic headaches

irritable bowel syndrome

irritable bladder

insomnia

hypersensitivity to cold/hot

swelling

fibro fog (inability to concentrate/focus)

difficulty remembering

numbness

stiffness

decreased energy

noise, light and odor sensitivity

skin sensitivity

Symptoms may come and go, lasting a few minutes, an hour, a day, a week, a month, or a year. While there is no cure for fibromyalgia, a variety of treatments and therapies focus on reducing the amount and frequency of pain. They also aim to improve sleep. Therapies such as exercise, massage, acupuncture, and chiropractic care aim to manage symptoms without pharmacological interventions. Prescriptions manage pain, improve sleep, and combat depression, too.

04/23/2026

SCHOOL BUS DRIVER APPRECIATION DAY
Each year School Bus Driver Appreciation Day falls on the fourth Tuesday in April, which is April 23 in 2024. Today, we are recognizing all school bus drivers for taking care of our precious cargo during the school year. Whether they are transporting our kids to school, home, activities, or to sporting events, school bus drivers deserve recognition for the job they do.


School bus drivers play an important role in the education of our children. Bus drivers are the person who ensures their safety each time they step on the bus. On School Bus Driver Appreciation Day we send our appreciation and support for bus drivers everywhere and thank them for taking care of our children.

For many, sending our children to school on a bus is a big decision. For working parents, it may seem like it's a convenient option. For others, it may be the only alternative. Either way, the decision to trust another individual to transport your child to school means we turning over the care of our child. Your child's bus driver is the first person your child sees during the school day and the last person to say goodbye at the end of the day. A bus driver goes above and beyond to make your child feel safe and enjoy their short ride before and after school.

Providing transportation is not the only thing bus drivers do. They form relationships with their student passengers and create a positive space on their buses so students are able to get a good start to their school day. In some instances, a bus driver can provide information to educators to assist in helping students. Bus drivers are a great support system for students because they are given an opportunity to learn about their passengers outside a school classroom.

04/14/2026

NATIONAL REACH AS HIGH AS YOU CAN DAY
National Reach as High as You Can Day on April 14th encourages us to evaluate our goals and do our best to reach them.


We can define "reach" in many ways. Search Guinness World Records for highest reach and Guinness gives us 322 results. We can reach for our dreams or our goals. Reach for the stars or the sky. We can even reach for the balloon floating away from us much like the one that carried the Wizard of Oz away from Dorothy.

Of course, records can be set for the oldest or the youngest to reach a particular location, age, height or status.

While this day may not be about setting records, it is certainly about reaching high; higher than we think we can. We often become complacent. National Reach as High as You Can Day is just a reminder on the calendar not to let your dreams go adrift. Reach for them. Reach as high as you can!

HOW TO OBSERVE REACH AS HIGH AS YOU CAN DAY
Share your goals.
Create new goals.
Encourage others to reach for their goals.
Use to post on social media.

04/09/2026

Happy Thursday from Lupita's Home Cleaning Service! ✨

Thursday is a great day to stay positive, stay focused, and finish the week strong. A clean home brings peace, and a positive mindset brings success. Keep pushing forward, stay grateful, and remember that every small step today leads to a better tomorrow. Wishing you a productive and blessed Thursday!

04/09/2026

Happy Wednesday from Lupita's Home Cleaning Service! 🧹
Positive thinking starts with a fresh space and a grateful heart. Keep your mind clean, your goals strong, and your attitude bright. Great things happen when you believe in yourself!