Upcoming Days of Appreciation

I have a confession to make...I don't like Valentine's Day!  Yep, it's true.  I decorate our office because our patients like to see festive decorations but I just don't get into it.  I'll make a few pink snacks but you won't see too much about the holiday on either of my blogs.

Purple Opal Basil in my garden

On to the Days of Appreciation...There are SO many special days out there to appreciate people in your life.  Even if they are made up holidays or just a random day to say "Thank You" just because, you have to start somewhere.

Appreciation Days

Employee Appreciation Day: First Friday in March

National Agriculture Day: March 19

Administrative Professionals Day: April 24

Cinco De Mayo: May 5

Teacher Appreciation Day: May 7

Parent's Day: July 28

Grandparents Day: Sept 9

Bosses Day: October 16

SO MANY MORE here!!!

I was making a point but I almost forgot...Grow something or create something and make someone's day!  I started by planting Basil seeds in Peat Pellets.  

Once those seeds grow into tiny plants I'll transplant them into a small decorated container and give someone a Gift that Keeps on Giving!  Before I give the gift, I'll attach a recipe card for my favorite Homemade Pesto.  Yum!

Here are some ideas:

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Personal Herb Garden

If you'd like to get started on DIY gifts for appreciation days or Holidays, check out Mary's Heirloom Seeds.
-Peat Pellets = 25@ $8.00
-Herb Seeds 35-250 seeds @ $4.00
That's a great deal...AND, Until January 25th all orders $10-$25 will include and additional packet of seeds for FREE!

Actual Holidays: (I may have missed a few)

Valentine's Day: February 14

Pesident's Day: Feb 18

St. Patrick's Day: March 17

Easter: March 31

Earth Day: April 22

Mother's Day: May 12

Memorial Day: May 27

Father's Day: June 16

Independence Day: July 4

Columbus Day: Oct 14

Halloween: Oct 31

Veteran's Day: Nov 11

Thanksgiving: Nov 28

Christmas Dec 25

Happy Planting/Gifting!