March is Social Worker Month

March is Social Worker Month

Take a moment during March to recognize the empathy, compassion, emotional support, and hard work social workers provide to others. Social workers, together with clinical care practitioners, help ensure that the people in their care achieve the best possible outcomes.
Tips for Better Sleep

Tips for Better Sleep

Good sleep habits can help improve your sleep health: Be consistent. Go to bed at the same time each night and get up at the same time each morning, including on the weekends Make sure your bedroom is quiet, dark, relaxing, and at a comfortable temperature Remove electronic devices, such as TVs, computers, and smart phones, from the... Read More
Get Crafty During Craft Month

Get Crafty During Craft Month

Whether you already paint, knit, quilt, woodwork, or crochet, try some of these other creative projects throughout the month. Ask family and friends to join you for a fun afternoon of arts and crafts. Painted Rocks: All you need are some small flat rocks, acrylic paints, and a paintbrush. Get creative! Smiley faces. Bright, colorful doodles.... Read More
Celebrate Crayon Day on March 31

Celebrate Crayon Day on March 31

Celebrate Crayon Day with joy, creativity, and a burst of color—because life is brighter when you’re coloring outside the lines of the ordinary! Whether you’re exploring adult coloring books, learning about crayon history, or engaging in quick and colorful activities, seize the opportunity to embrace the beauty and benefits coloring can bring to our lives.... Read More
National Unplug Day

National Unplug Day

On March 3, embrace a peaceful respite from the digital world on the National Day of Unplugging by connecting with loved ones in meaningful ways. Outdoor or Nature activities: Plan outdoor activities that everyone can enjoy. This could include a nature walk, lawn games, bike ride or gardening. Too cold to be outside? Start an herb garden or... Read More
National Wear Red Day

National Wear Red Day

As part of the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women movement, millions of women are wearing this color on February 2 to celebrate their commitment to keeping their hearts healthy! Red isn’t just for women, either; men can ‘Go Red’ by wearing a red shirt, tie or socks. Learn more about how you can... Read More
How to be a Heart-Health Role Model

How to be a Heart-Health Role Model

Sharing is caring, but not when it comes to serious health conditions like diabetes or heart disease. These health conditions, like many others, can run in families. But there’s a lot you can do to help protect yourself and your family. What’s the key to being a heart-healthy role model? Getting your family involved! By showing... Read More
Embroidery Month

Embroidery Month

Embroidery is a craft most notably mastered by the early Egyptians, as well as the Chinese in the Zhou Dynasty of China. Studies show that this art may have also existed in primitive cultures in many parts of the world. From generation to generation, the art of stitching has evolved and reached a new height... Read More
Valentine’s Day Facts

Valentine’s Day Facts

Procrastinate getting your valentines together every year? You’re not alone. Over 50 percent of all Valentine’s Day cards are purchased in the six days prior to the holiday. Many believe the X symbol became synonymous with the kiss in medieval times. People who couldn’t write their names signed in front of a witness with an X.... Read More
Black History Month

Black History Month

The month of February is a time to honor the achievements of Black Americans in U.S. history. Since its first observance in 1970 at Kent State University, Black History Month (also known as African American History Month) has evolved into a country-wide celebration. Did you know: Along with being a powerful anti-slavery organizer, James McCune... Read More