National TV dinner day just happened on September 10th but do you know the history and origin of tv dinners? Or who the two groups are that claim they invented them? TV dinners came out as compact multi course meals that took 15 minutes to bake. They were affordable and delicious and the people wanted …
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Did you know the teeny tiny hummingbird has 100 different species and that they don’t eat with their long beak but rather lap up sweet liquids like a cat and milk? Here are more teeny tiny hummingbirds. There is a lot of variability with the color and look of the iridescent parts of hummingbirds. The …
It’s already September 5th and there are a bunch of things to celebrate this month for all the National Day Holidays! September 5th: National Be Late For Something Day National Cheese Pizza Day- What a great day to eat a cheese pizza. Whether you douse it with sauce and a dash of Parmesan Cheese or …
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It’s not the time when summer is over and fall is here but it’s about that time. Which of these activities will you get into before the end of the summer? Go see small town America Make tomato recipes-because they’re in season and they taste great right now! You could use them for canning as …
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There are so many fun facts about the state of Connecticut, there was enough for more articles! Like did you know that ESPN first started in Connecticut? The first American dictionary was made by Noah Webster in Connecticut. The first dictionary was published in 1806 and an expanded and comprehensive version was published in 1826. …
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These are the best chocolate milkshakes to try for National Chocolate Milkshake Day! Which one do you want to try first? Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Milkshake For this delicious milkshake, combine your favorite strawberry ice cream with your favorite chocolate ice cream and some chocolate shavings. Blend them together with a little strawberry milk to your preferred …
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Did you know that hamburgers come from Connecticut? Here are more Connecticut fun facts to celebrate its day. The first submarine used in battle was built in Old Saybrook. Called “The Turtle,” David Bushnell created it in 1775 so that they could attach explosive charges to ships in harbor against the Royal Navy throughout the …
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These ideas for ice cream sandwiches may not be what they seem but they sure sounds delicious! Do you like this sweet, frozen and classic treat? Kabobs Yes, ice cream sandwiches, made into kabobs! This is the best idea ever and no cooking, so let’s get into it. Chop your sandwiches into medium sized squares …
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What do you think of the ride known as the merry-go-round? The national day for them is today, July 25th and here’s a bunch of fun facts, too. Some German carousels were made with two stories or decks. Because of transportation, they weren’t common in other places. Golden age carousels had manes carved so that …
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Today is National Amelia Earhart Day and her birthday. Did you know how many records this girl holds? She took her first flying lesson on January 3rd, 1921. She set the speed record for east-to-west flight from Oakland, California, to Honolulu, Hawaii. She was the first woman to receive the Distinguished Flying Cross from the …
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