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If you grew up with brightly colored tubs of Play-Doh stacked in your toy chest, you know exactly why we celebrate National Play-Doh Day every September 16th. It's squishy, it's colorful, it smells oddly nostalgic—and it's been fueling kids' (and let's be honest, parents') imaginations for generations.
Believe it or not, Play-Doh wasn't invented as a toy at all. In the 1930s, it started out as a wallpaper cleaner in Cincinnati. When sales of...
Every September 13th, the nation celebrates National Kids Take Over the Kitchen Day—a holiday that's equal parts fun, messy, and delicious. The day encourages kids to roll up their sleeves, tie on an apron, and show the grown-ups who's really boss in the kitchen. And while it's designed for children, let's be honest: you don't need to be under 18 to join in. You can always borrow a neighbor's child, invite your grandkids, or simply be a kid at heart. After all, who doesn't want an excuse to play with flour?
The holiday was launched by the Young Chefs Academy to inspi...
Trick question (cue rimshot): What's got celery, peanut butter, and raisins, looks like a log full of marching ants, and just so happens to make a fabulous excuse to brag about living in Nassau County?
If you guessed Ants on a Log, you're already savvier than you might think. And today, on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, we're not just celebrating the snack, we're celebrating the life you could build here.
Ever need an excuse to do something fun, silly, or unexpected? Today you've got one—because it's National Just Because Day (celebrated every August 27th)!
National Just Because Day began in the 1950s when California radio personality Joseph J. Goodwin created it as a family holiday. It was later recognized nationally in the 1990s. The idea is beautifully simple: do something out of the ordinary, just because. Whether it's taking a different route home, eating dessert before dinner, or calling an old friend—today is about breaking the routine.
Since it's...
August 26th is National Cherry Popsicle Day, and while it may sound like just another fun summer holiday, it's actually the perfect reminder of what makes living in Nassau County so special: simple joys, sweet traditions, and communities where neighbors come together.
Back in 1905, 11-year-old Frank Epperson accidentally invented the popsicle when he left a cup of soda powder, water, and a wooden stick outside overnight. By morning, it was frozen solid, and the "Epsicle" was born. Eventually rebranded as the "Popsicle," it became one of America's favorite summer treats. Cherry has always been a top flavor—bold, bright, and timeless.
So...
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