MAY
Flower: Lily of the Valley, Hawthorn.
Zodiac Signs: Gemini / The Twins / May 21 - June 21
Birthstone: Emerald, agate.
This month is just jam packed with various month long holidays/observances.
MAY MONTH LONG OBSERVANCES
International Respect for Chickens Month
(ROFLOL!!! Have you hugged a chicken this month?)
(ROFLOL!!! Have you hugged a chicken this month?)
National Barbecue Month
(hmmmm, same month as Chicken Month?!?!?)
National Skin Care Awareness Month
American Lung Association Clean Air Campaign
National Good Car Care-Keeping Month
Better Sleep Month
National Hamburger Month
(YUM!)
National Physical Fitness and Sports Month
National Bike Month
National Mine Month
(hmmm, wonder if this is like a coal "mine" or It's "mine)
National Safety Month
National Duckling Month
(well that's only fair since it's chicken month...ducks need their lovin' too!)
Get Caught Reading Month
Transportation Month
(great time for some steampunk/transportation projects huh?)
National Photo Month
National Scrapbooking Month
(goes hand in hand with National Photo Month!)
National Scholarship Month
Asparagus Month
National Salad Month
Pacific American Heritage Month
Date Your Mate Month
National Egg Month
Family Support Month
National Promote Your Ideas Month
Creative Beginnings Month
National Salsa Month
Moms Are Marvelous Month
National Beef Month
(gosh, beef, chickens, ducks...where are the pigs and goats???)
National Motorcycle Safety Month
National Teaching and Joy Month
Flower Month
National Strawberry Month
Personal History Awareness Month
MAY WEEK LONG OBSERVANCES
Week One
Read to Me Week
Clear Air Week
National Herb Week
National Music week
National Be Kind to Animals Week
National Teacher Appreciation Week
National Computer Education Week
National Family Reading Week
National Tourism Week
National Family Week
National Raisin Week
National Safe Kids Week
National Postcard Week
(ROCK ON!! How cool is this???)
Jewish Heritage Week
National Wildflower Week
Cartoon Appreciation Week
National Nurses Week (6- 12)
Week Two
National Pet week
National Bike Week
National Music Week
Universal Family Week
National Etiquette Week
National Historic Preservation Week
Week Three
Astronomy Week
Hurricane Awareness Week
National Transportation week
National New Friends, Old Friends Week
Week Four
National Shoe Week
National Pickle Week
National Safe Boating Week
Good Stewardship Week
MAY DAILY OBSERVANCES
May 1,
Cheerios Birthday
(1941)
(1941)
Hawaiian Lei Day
Labor Day
(Mexico and Canada)
Loyalty Day
May Day
Chocolate Parfait Day
Mother Goose Day
Save a Rhino Day
Stepmother's Day
May 2
Brother/Sister Day
National Baby's day
Sibling Appreciation Day
May 3
Kite Day
Lumpy Rug Day
Make-A-Book Day
Raspberry Tart Day
Paranormal Day
(Awesome! Do you believe?)
May 4
4-H Birthday
(1901)
Baseball League Day
National Kids Fitness Day
Orange Juice Day
Respect for Chickens Day
Space Day
Youth Day In China
May 5
Cinco De Mayo
Chipolte Day
Japan's Childrens Day
Museum Lover's Day
May 6
No Homework Day
National Nurse's Day
National Hoagie Day
National Beverage Day
International No Diet Day
May 7
137th Kentucky Derby
National Scrapbook Day
Paste-up Day
National Tourism Day
May 8
Mother's Day!
No Sock Day
No Sock Day
Have A Coke Day
(Can we make it a Diet Coke?)National Teacher's Day
International Red Cross Day
May 9
Tear the Tags Off the Mattress Day
Hurray for Buttons Day
Butterscotch Brownie Day
May 10
Blood Pressure Day
National Receptionist Day
Clean Up Your Room Day
National Small Business Day!
Shrimp Day
Root Canal Appreciation Day
(Seriously?)
May 11
Jigsaw Puzzle Day
Eat What You Want Day
National Military Spouse Appreciation Day
May 12
Migratory Bird Day
Native American Rights Day
May 13
Apple Pie Day
Tulip Day
Windmill Day
Cough Drop Day
Astronomy Day
National Babysitter's Day
May 14
Crazy Day
Motorcycle Day
National Dance Like A Chicken Day
(Do the Chicken Dance!!)
May 15
Dinosaur Day
Nylon Stockings Day
Chocolate Chip Day
May 16
Wear Purple For Peace Day
Spaghetti-O Day
National Sea Monkeys Day
National Sea Monkeys Day
May 17
Pack Rat Day
(YES! This is so my day!)
Child Safety Awareness Day
Cherry Cobbler Day
May 18
Mount St. Helens Erupted
(1980)
International Museum Day
Visit Your Relative's Day
May 19
Peace Day
Frog Jump Day
National Garage Sale Day
Circus Day
May 20
Flower Day
Strawberries Day
Blue Jeans Birthday
(Levi Recieved Patent)\
May 21
Neighbor Day
Victoria Day
(Canada)
Strawberries & Cream Day
May 22
Toothpaste Tube Birthday
National Maritime Day
Vanilla Pudding Day
May 23
Lucky Penny Day
National Taffy Day
Sea Turtle Day
World Turtle Day
National Pickle Day
Shavuot
May 24
Tiara Day
Brother's Day
Scavenger Hunt Day
May 25
National Missing Children's Day
International Sing-out Day!
National Tap Dance Day
National Something day
Wine Day
May 26
Dracula's Birthday
(1897)
Blueberry Cheesecake Day
Cherry Dessert Day
May 27
International Jazz Day
Grape Popsicle Day
May 28
Whooping Crane Day
May 29
Pink Flamingo Day
Honor your Ancestors Day
John F. Kennedy's Birthday
(1917)
May 30
Loomis Day
Hole in My Bucket Day
Memorial Day
May 31
World No Tobacco Day
National Macaroon Day
National Meditation Day
To help celebrate Spring being in full swing, Make a Book Day and National Tourisim Month I thought I'd give away this fun set of Bug stamps and the nifty tag book!
To be entered to win, tell me where your dream vacation would take you.... be it asome far off land, somewhere here in the states or even your own back yard for a bit of rest and relaxation....or maybe even your craft room for a bit of inky fun!
You have until 5-15-11 to enter to win.
Good Luck Friends!
To help celebrate Spring being in full swing, Make a Book Day and National Tourisim Month I thought I'd give away this fun set of Bug stamps and the nifty tag book!
To be entered to win, tell me where your dream vacation would take you.... be it asome far off land, somewhere here in the states or even your own back yard for a bit of rest and relaxation....or maybe even your craft room for a bit of inky fun!
You have until 5-15-11 to enter to win.
Good Luck Friends!
Dream vacation? Touring Europe! (btw, forgot one for may...my birthday lol)
ReplyDeleteMy dream vacation would be traveling all over this great USA!In a RV!
ReplyDeleteLove your blog just found it not long ago
As cold & rainy our spring has been, I'd be happy for anyplace with two days in a row of sunshine & 70+ degrees!
ReplyDeleteI believe National Scrapbook Day is May 5. I don't scrapbook, but I know lots of people who do, so thought I would throw the DAY in.
ReplyDeleteMy dream vacation would be Europe, Asia, and Africa. If I had enough time and money left over, I would go to Australia. I love it all!
Hi Roni -
ReplyDeleteThat is just wrong, Chicken Day and Barbque day in the same month? I'm sure the chickens, ducks and cows are up in arms about that!
My favorite dream vacation would be to get up close and personal with all the wonderful works of art in the museums of the world. To be allowed the ability to look real close, to touch, oh yeah . . . that's a dream vacation!
Elaine Allen
Yummm, Asparagus month! Can't wait till mine pops up! My dream vacation would be a Tim Holtz stamping cruise! A girl can dream right?
ReplyDeleteMy dream vacation since I was a kid is Egypt and to sail down the Nile. I've been a lot of places but haven't gotten there yet.
ReplyDeleteMy dream vacation? well, as i have only ever been away once on holiday.anywhere would be nice!!
ReplyDeleteBut a trip to Jersey to see my son would be awesome.rosie.xx
My dream vacation? a few days away in a warm and sunny location with friends, good food, and some art-making fun! some place where I don't have to cook, clean, do laundry, etc. :-) Anne, yourmainestamper
ReplyDeleteDream vacation would be anywhere with great company and warm weather. oh and no phone!!
ReplyDeletetlahlers@ncn.net
My dream vacation would be a Scrapbooking cruise to the Caribbean. I have it on my bucket list.
ReplyDeleteIreland! Have akways wanted to go there.
ReplyDeletemy dream vacation..wow..so many..lol..probly Viena, anywhere in Europe..would do it..thanks Roni..loves ya
ReplyDeleteMy dream vacation this year will be a trip to Maui. I have never been and even my daughter says it is a must. So Mr. C is planning a Christmas in Maui if all goes well. My first granddaughter has her birthday May 9th so it is her favorite month. Marvelous May to you Roni...
ReplyDeleteMy dream vacation would take me on a Tim Holtz cruise. I've never met the man but I hear he is Great. I'm already in love with all his products. Some day!! Thanks so much for the great giveaway. Shari (cricutrookie)
ReplyDeleteMy Dad used to take us on vacation (can you say..Road Trip?!!!!) all over the USA every summer. I loved it!! I'd love to do that again...with hubby and no worries abut the cost of fuel, motels, eats, etc. I'm going to make myself dream of that tonight!!!
ReplyDeleteLove all the May holidays...but have to admit that my favorite May holiday is my birthday, LOL!
ReplyDeleteSo, as far as vacations go, I would love to take an Alaskan cruise. Everyone who has gone on one says it's the BEST! Seeing the glaciers up close would be so amazing and awe inspiring!
I would love to do a crafting cruise. Wouldn't have to cook, clean just make things and relax on board ship.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tip about the video. I know who to turn to if I have any problems learning to use pc. I love this stamp set, so thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteOMG! I was not aware that each day was a special day.. or several special occasions in fact *lol*
ReplyDeleteMy fave vacation would be travelling with my mum through Europe, probably by train - and I'd LOVE to go by the oriental express! (Poirot fan)
Thanks for a chance to win! :)
What a wondefulr question! I would love to go to Nepal and sip tea in the Himalayas.
ReplyDeleteMy dream vacation would be to see the art museums and antique flea markets of Europe. Seeing and shopping, what could be better?!
ReplyDeleteI have always wanted to go to Yellowstone National Park. I would like to see the Grand Canyon on the way. My husband says he will take me some day and he wants to go to Vegas too while we are out that way. We are going to take a month to do it and bring our camper and our 2 dogs.
ReplyDeletehappy Chicken May!
ReplyDeleteSeychelles, under a palm!
My dream vacation is to tour Italy. See the ancient sights, and eat pasta!
ReplyDeleteElaine in Jersey
My Dream Vacation: Take each of my children to do one thing of their choice. That would make me happy :D
ReplyDeleteThank you for offering this delicious candy; we do a lot of traveling and I would LOVE to make a tag book!
Anywhere that had horses would be great!
ReplyDeleteI love Respect for Chickens Day! We have 3 pet chickens that roam around in our yard, so it's appropriate that I celebrate it tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteDisneyland is my vacation destination of choice. I've been going there since I was a kid and it still has very special memories for me. It IS the happiest place on earth!
DeniseB
This awesome stamp set sure caught my eye :) I'd love to fly off to Greece--been a dream since I was young! I love sitting in the shade on a nice warm day with some beautiful sand and water in front of me :)
ReplyDeletedream Vacation....hmmm right now I'm thinking Italy...and really all of Europe :) cool giveaway too:) off to find out the best ways to respect chickens this month...lol that is to funny!
ReplyDeleteA cool vacation would be somewhere where you don´t have to do any work...no cooking, no cleaning, etc. and just be pampered and given some time off from the pressures of everyday life.....take an art workshop...hike in the mountains,,,
ReplyDeletehave a wellness week and just relax.
Love this list! Thanks for posting... I'm using it for some scrappy inspiration this month.
ReplyDeleteMy dream holiday would be a trip to iceland to see the fjords and volcanoes followed by a tour of italy to thaw out.
ReplyDeletemy dream vacation would be touring Paris or England or even Austria. Anyone of those 3 would do. Love your blog and follow. thank you.
ReplyDeleteMAURITIUS! :) :) :) Ohhhh, that would be the day! *sigh*
ReplyDelete--Mina
My dream vacation would take me to the british Isles.
ReplyDeleteMy dream vacation would be camping in the forest somewhere. Not TOO far out, but somewhere I could enjoy the filtered sunlight under the trees and perhaps have a lake nearby for swimming. And of course all my kids and grandkids would be there, and it would be for a week! And we would hike and play and see the nearby sights.... sigh. And I would get up early every morning and enjoy the quiet before everyone was up, and take an early swim if it was warm enough... yes that's my dream vacation.
ReplyDeleteDream Vacation. Hmm I guess a round the world trip would be greedy.
ReplyDeleteI would love to cruise the Caribbean, after a week in Vegas. That sounds pretty idyllic.
We like to go camping as a family, but that is the only type of vacation we can afford... I love it, but a DREAM vacation would be on one of those fancy ships that cruise the great ports of Europe. Think about not having to pack your suitcase up every morning! This dream cruise has fun stuff for the kids to do while at sea, and Tim heads the craft area where my husband & I take his classes. I am the lucky winner of the last day Grand prize drawing: The Vagabond and every Sizzix die and embossing folder that Tim has designed, plus everything that he put out at the last CHA! HA! So fun to dream : )
ReplyDeleteThank you for the chance, Roni!
My dream vacation...Alaska. Taking time to hike and fish along the way...plenty of scrapbooking fodder along the way. Thanks for giving me a chance to win!
ReplyDeleteKate
thecutandcluckclub@yahoo.com
My dream vacation? Definitely the American West. :)
ReplyDeleteHappy creating,
Birgit