National Nurses Week!

When :      

• May 6-12: National Nurse's Week
• May 8: National Student Nurses Day
• May 6th: National Nurses Day
• Wednesday of Nurse's Week: School Nurses Day
• May 12: International Nurse's Day       

What: National Nurses Week, and a number of specific Nurses Days during this week, provides recognition to nurses for their contributions and commitment to quality health care. It brings awareness to the importance of nurses in the care , comfort, and well being of all of us, and especially our children and the aging, and those in poor health.

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Origin of Nurses Day:
The roots of International Nurses Day goes back to 1953, when Dorothy Sutherland of the U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare sent a proposal to President Eisenhower to proclaim a "Nurse Day" in October of the following year. The proclamation was not officially made. But, this day was born and eventually gained national recognition. International Nurse Day is celebrated on May 12, because this it's the birthday of Florence Nightingale.

  Proud To Be A Nurse Plaque

  Clip-on Retractable Reel ID Badge Holder

  Sundown Stethoscope cozy, knitted

  Silver & Gold Beaded Lanyard/ Id Badge Holder

   All Star Nurse Handmade

  Acrylic Double Wall Insulated Tumbler

  Tote, bags, medical, nurse

  Nurses Medical Watch

  NURSE ID BADGE HOLDER

  Healthcare themed cozy

  Student Nurse - ID Badge Holder

National Stress Awareness Day

Is work or school putting on the pressure? Are the kids on your nerves? Is there enough money to pay all of those the bills? There are literally thousands of reasons for you to get stressed out.
      
RELAX!!! Today is National Stress Awareness Day. This is your opportunity to recognize that there is plenty of stress in your life... as if you didn't already know. More importantly, today is an opportunity to learn, and to do something about the stress...... before it drives you batty or worse. April is also designated as Stress Awareness Month.       Did you know? There was method behind the madness. April 16 was designated as Stress Awareness Day because it is the day after taxes are due in the U.S.A.!    Stress Awareness Day and Stress Awareness Month is sponsored by the Health Resource Network(HRN). They started this holiday in 1992 to increase public awareness of the causes and cures of stress.

  Moodigan's PMS / Stress relief Doll

  Stress Relief Handmade Artisan Soap

  Detox Stress Toy and Paperweight

  grape stress ball

  PEACE OF MIND - Emergency Relaxation Kit

  Kitchen Printable

   Eye Pillows

  Kunzite/Mexican Cat's Eye Opal Cuff Bracelet

  Stressed Out Button

  WaterColors Blue fine art print

  Keep Calm Spoon Garden Marker

   humorous car bumper sticker

Johnny Appleseed Day

When : March 11th and/or September 26th. Why two dates?......read on

Johnny Appleseed Day honors one of America's great legends. Johnny Appleseed was a real person. John Chapman was among the American settlers who were captivated by the movement west across the continent. As Johnny Appleseed travelled west, he planted apple trees along the way, and sold trees to settlers. With every apple tree that was planted, the legend grew. A Little About the Legend:

• John Chapman (aka Johnny Appleseed) was born on September 26, 1774.
• He was a nurseryman who started out planting trees in western New York and Pennsylvania.
• During the life of John Chapman, the "West" was places like Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, and Illinois.
• John Chapman was a deeply religious person He was known to preach during his travels.
• According to legend, Johny Appleseed led a simple life and wanted little. He rarely accepted money and often donated any money he received.
• It is believed that he died on March 11, 1845, from what was referred to as the "winter plague". The actual date of his death has been disputed.

There is a lot of "legend" in stories written about Johny Appleseed. By it's definition, over the years, legends grow bigger than life. It also appears that there is some link between Johny Appleseed and very early Arbor Day celebrations. Celebrate today with an apple rich menu. Include fresh apples for snacks, and some applesauce or apple pie for dessert. And, make plans to plant an apple tree.

  Apples and Apple Blossoms quilted centerpiece

     Green Apple Glycerin Soap

  Knitted Baby booties

  Zipper Pull - Apple for the Teacher

  Cream Pitcher & Sugar Bowl with Lid

  Handmade Magnetic Wool Felt Counting & Sorting Toy Made to Order.


  Broken China Pendant - Apple Blossoms

  Primitive Handmade Rag doll Apple theme.

  Apple Burlap Door Hanging

  Red Apples and Grapes Apron

  Apple ID Badge fabric flower clip

  Red Apple Cozy

International World Thinking Day

Just think about it! Today is a day to ponder and contemplate.

International World Thinking Day is celebrated by Girl Scouts, Girl Guides and other girl groups. The original objective of this day was to set aside a day for girls all over the world to think of each other, and to give thanks and appreciation to "sister" Girl Scouts and Girl Guides. Over the years, it has been expanded to include the opportunity for girls (young and less young) to learn about health issues that affect girls and young women. You don't have to be a Girl Scout or a Girl Guide to participate in this day. Rather, we encourage all females, young and old, to learn a little more about health issues today. If you are in a position to provide education and training on health issues, do so today. If you can not conduct it today, then schedule it for some time in the near future.  With our busy lifestyles today there seems to be very little time for ourselves.  Women's health and wellbeing is so important everyday so make today the day to do something about it!    Cervical Cancer Paper Pine Cone Ornament

  Kidney Cancer/Leukemia Awareness Bracelet

   Fibromyalgia Art Print,

  Diabetes awareness ribbon pendant

  Sister Bea Well--celebrating survivors

  endometriosis awareness bracelet

 
  Multiple Myeloma Awareness Bookmark

  Go Red for Women's Heart and Stroke Awareness

   Rhinestone Iron On Transfer

  Pink Ribbon Angel

  Pink Ribbon Reverse Decoupage Plate

  Pillow Baby - Breast Cancer Awareness