Researching August holidays and celebrations proved once again that assumptions can be oh so wrong!
I was amazed by the number of named days and monthly celebrations that came up.
My favorites by far are Play in the Sand Day, Bad Poetry Day (which I definitely will not celebrate), Kiss and Make Up Day and Rice Pudding Day – which I will celebrate with Vietnamese rice pudding made from rice vermicelli. YUM!!!
Here are 2 lists of all the holidays and celebrations coming up in August.
Days to Celebrate in August
- 1 National Raspberry Cream Pie Day
- 2 National Ice Cream Sandwich Day
- 3 National Watermelon Day
- 4 U.S. Coast Guard Day
- 5 Work Like a Dog Day
- 6 National Mustard Day first Saturday
- 6 Wiggle Your Toes Day
- 7 Friendship Day – First Sunday in August
- 7 International Forgiveness Day – First Sunday in August
- 7 National Lighthouse Day
- 7 Sisters Day – First Sunday in August
- 8 Sneak Some Zucchini onto Your Neighbor's Porch Day – now that's nasty!
- 9 Book Lover's Day
- 9 Chinese Valentine's Day/Daughter's Day – 7th day of 7th Lunar Month
- 10 Lazy Day
- 10 National S'mores Day
- 11 Presidential Joke Day
- 11 Son and Daughter Day
- 12 Middle Child's Day
- 13 Left Hander's Day
- 14 National Creamsicle Day
- 14/15 V-J Day – which date do you celerate as the end of WWII?
- 15 Relaxation Day – now this one's for me!
- 16 National Tell a Joke Day
- 17 National Thriftshop Day
- 18 Bad Poetry Day
- 19 Aviation Day
- 20 National Radio Day
- 21 Senior Citizen's Day
- 21 Summer Olympics ends in Rio
- 22 Be an Angel Day
- 22 National Tooth Fairy Day – and/or February 28
- 23 Ride the Wind Day
- 24 Vesuvius Day
- 25 Kiss and Make Up Day
- 26 National Dog Day
- 26 Women's Equality Day
- 27 Global Forgiveness Day
- 27 Just Because Day
- 28 Race Your Mouse Day -but we are not sure what kind of “mouse”
- 29 More Herbs, Less Salt Day
- 30 Frankenstein Day
- 30 Toasted Marshmallow Day
- 31 National Trail Mix Day
Month-Long Celebrations in August
In terms of month-long celebrations, I know that there are many of you who will join me in celebrating National Golf month.
- Admit You're Happy Month
- Family Fun Month
- National Catfish Month
- National Eye Exam Month
- National Golf Month
- Peach Month
- Romance Awareness Month
- Water Quality Month
- National Picnic Month
In terms of affiliate marketing, I think the foodies win this one hands down.
Seriously, who with a food blog could resist doing a “Happy Potato Day” post?
Hmmm… that could be fun to do on almost any blog.
Maybe we should make it a movement – 'cause who doesn't love potatoes?
Note: If you've never been, the best potatoes in the world are grown and cooked in Ecuador. Their Locro de Papa soup (Potato-Cheese Soup With Avocado) is probably the world's ultimate comfort food… and a heart attack waiting to happen.
OK, that was an aside. What would you sell to celebrate Potato Day?
Mr. Potato Head of course!
Alright, that was perhaps a little over the top, but you can see how letting your mind wander (and get a little twisted) will fire those neurons to come up with unique ideas — stuff no one else is blogging about — even when it seems like there's NOTHING to blog about in a given month.
OK, now start thinking about sea serpents!
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Cheers,
Thanks for reminding me once again that I can still have fun while I’m making money online. I’ve gotten trapped in the To Do list/”nose to the grind stone” mentality.
BTW – Happy National Rice Pudding Day – Yummy!
Cheers!
Thanks Ros for these great ideas! Love them them all including Mr. Potato head himself. 🙂
There is something to celebrate almost every day of the month? The 21st is my dad’s birthday so no break for me there…guess I will rest on the 27th and 29th. Whoops I’ll be in Newfoundland for my girlfriends wedding as a maid of honor – so that means I’ll be extra busy.
Thanks for having all the fun celebrations in one place – there’s no need to try and find out what to write about, we just have to come to your blog.
Hi, Ros !
I have always seen Ross’s blog from Japan.
You tell me information, thank you ! (*^・^)/
I can not speak English, I can also deliver a message to read, and thanks to google translate
( I can understand fine? If you do not understand, seek improvements in google ! ha-ha..(^_^) )
I will continue to support you !
( …Oh, I want to learn more English( T_T) )
Hi Ros
Really what could you sell? A recipe book for potatoes
Where do you get inspiration for monetization?
Check your date101 replies I sent you a reply to one of your emails because of a broken link
Thank you so much for all of your wonderful creative ideas! Your Super Affiliate Handbook is amazing! I am so grateful for all that you have done! I am very excited about my new venture! Thanks so much!
Sacha
Thanks Ros, such a fun and creative (and easy) way to get blog ideas! Thanks for your inspiration and consistant guidance.
Hi Ros!
Hope all is well!
Why stop at Mr. Potato Head?
Go for the high end – sell COUCHES! (…you know…for THAT kind of potato, heh!)
All the best,
~(G)Q
I think I’ll combine two and celebrate “Mustard on Waffle Day” :).
Has anyone noticed that Mr. Potato is looking slimmer these days?
Ros,
I love the fact that you are showing examples, (maybe just a tad bit extreme) of letting your creative side come up with interesting ways to blog and entertain our audience. The advice you give however, is that all of us can be connecting our niches to something current is something for all of us to work on.
Great post Ros! I find myself in a posting slump sometimes but you have opened up a whole new way to stay fresh and up to date. Thanks for your wisdom!
Hi Ros,
Happy Civic Holiday!
As someone who could relate to Chocolate Chip Day, It might be a stretch for me to enthusiastically
talk about National Trailmix Day. But, point taken. Lots of interesting options there to think about.
Good idea Ros, Think I’ll send out my ‘0 fat’ recipe for sweet potato soup to my list in honor of Potato Day 🙂
Cynthia,
Sweet potato soup sounds yummy. You could post it here too! 🙂
Cheers,
Ros