National Iced Tea Month (June)

June is the month that we celebrate Iced Tea. (Of course, here at home, I celebrate it all year!)

In honor of National Iced Tea Month, let me introduce you to Adagio Teas





Our Passionfruit black tea artfully combines the pleasantly sweet tropical flavor of a fresh passionfruit with the bright, lively taste of Ceylon black tea. Rich and heavy fruit-floral aroma. Sweet and very fruity flavor, lifted by the natural citrusy quality of Ceylon tea. Balanced astringency and slightly dry finish. All qualities that make this an excellent iced tea, too. So, if you're passionate about great flavored teas, look no further.


Or, Try the Pina Colada Herbal Tea! A delicious blend of natural fruits and spices that brews up a mouthwatering cup of herbal tea. Entirely caffeine free, it holds a special appeal for kids and sweet-toothed adults. Yet contains no sugar or other sweeteners. The flavor is all natural, emanating from a mix of ripe pineapple, savory coconut, fresh apples, rose hip and hibiscus flowers. Highly addictive; Please proceed with caution!

Adopt a Cat Month (June)

This guy that has been renting my extra bedroom has expressed often that he wants a cat. He's even gone so far as to feed the strays that come to our porch often. A few of them have let him pet them, but are not ready for domestication.

I was walking with my Avon books around the trailer park where I live. I came across one trailer with a fenced in door on it's porch. They had big, barking dogs. I was leery of entering the gate. I just let the dogs bark.

Two baby kittens, not more than 6 weeks old were on the door step, sleeping. I picked one up.

A man came out onto the porch. I handed him my bag of brochures and told him I lived a few trailers down and was selling Avon if he was interested. I asked him, "Is this baby yours?"

He said, "No. She belongs to them," pointing at a trailer across the way with so much brush around it that it looked abandoned. I saw no way to get to the front door. He continued with, "I've been trying to be nice, but if these kittens get in the fence my dogs will tear them to pieces. I'm concerned."

The kittens had obviously been held. I could see the mother peeking through the brush as I stroked the one I was holding. I decided to go to the trailer to speak with the owner.

Again, I could not get to the front door. Perplexed, and concerned for the kitten's safety, I finally decided to take the baby home to give her to my tenant.

Our home has about 10 cats that hang around outside. They don't bother us, but they are everywhere. Most of them are strays. This one would now grow up with a home.

I figured if the owners really cared, they would search for her and I would give her back. But, honestly, I did't think they would.

I wanted to pick up the other one, too. But, I have two dogs. One is enough.

We named the kitten, a yellow tabby, "Ginger".

Adopt-A-Cat Month®
Source: American Humane
June 1, 2019
American Humane celebrates Adopt-A-Cat Month® each June – a month that also marks the height of “kitten season,” when millions of kittens are born and often end up in animal shelters.

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National Nail Tech Day (May 30, 2019)

Today we celebrate our Nail Techs.

Celebrating National Nail Tech Day aka Nail Tech Day can be as easy as giving your favorite Nail Tech a hug. However, Flowers, chocolate, and gift cards are all wonderful ways of saying "Thank you so much for making my life much more colorful.'

Learn more by clicking HERE

Buy your personal nail care supplies from Avon!

National Senior Health & Fitness Day (May 29, 2019)

What if we could prolong the life of our beloved grandparents? Keep them emotionally and mentally healthy for longer?

According to 12Healthy.com, Several studies have reported how increasing physical activity in seniors improve their current health and well-being, reduces their chance to suffer from certain diseases, and improves their mental and emotional health. Read more...

And see more at Fitness Day by clicking HERE

World Missing Children Day (May 25, 2019)

"In 1983, U.S. President Ronald Reagan proclaimed May 25th “National Missing Children’s Day.”

The proclamation followed the 1979 disappearance of a six-year-old boy, Etan Patz, on his way to school in New York City. The case generated widespread indignation, and concern for missing children rose across the nation. Since the United States began remembering missing children in this way, other countries around the world have adopted similar commemorations..."

Read more at the International Center for Missing and Exploited Children website by clicking HERE

In January, this year, my 10 year old niece was found missing from her bedroom one morning. It was a nightmare that no family should ever have to go through. Thankfully, in less than 24 hours, she was found, treated and brought home.

Not every child makes it back home, though.

I firmly believe this was only possible due to the community, law enforcement, and cooperation of people getting the information out who were working together to make it happen.

You can help bring a child home. You could be a lifeline for a child who is being exploited, or worse.

Get more information by clicking HERE