June is the start of summer and most of us will be slowly moving back into our lives. The world we live in may look different but Macaroni Kid is still here to help you celebrate a wacky holiday or a whole national month of fun. We hope to inspire you to create family experiences you’ll never forget whether you’re quarantined at home or starting to get back outside.
Celebrate these things all month long:
- Aquarium Month
- Candy Month
- Dairy Month
- Gay Pride Month
- National Adopt a Cat Month
- National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month
This week you won't want to miss:
Week 1: Fishing Week
Week 2: Email Week
Last Week of the Month: Lightning Safety Week
June 4 - Hug Your Cat Day:
- Dogs may be a man’s best friend but all the best posters and memes are pictures of cats! If you have a feline friend we want to see you hugging your cats! Follow us on Instagram HERE and tag us in your posts and use our special hashtag #UCMKHugYourCatDay. We’ll be featuring some of your pictures throughout the week on our Instagram page!
- We love seeing pictures of all your furry friends so make sure you post a picture on social media and tag us. Don’t have a cat? This is a great time to volunteer at a cat shelter and give some homeless cats the TLC they deserve.
- Don’t forget our favorite literary cat, Pete. You can read Pete the Cat and have your own pizza party.
June 5 - National Doughnut Day
- This yummy holiday was created to honor Salvation Army Lassies who were women who served doughnuts to soldiers in World War I to help boost the troop’s morale. It’s not surprising because doughnuts boost my morale too! Celebrate by making your own Jelly Donuts.
June 7 - National Chocolate Ice Cream Day
- You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream. Nothing says summer like a scoop of chocolate ice cream which originally was a treat only the wealthy could enjoy. Thank goodness EVERYONE can now enjoy this summertime favorite. If you’re wondering why it was a dessert for only the rich, here’s the “scoop” on how our favorite dessert came to America.
- Celebrate by making your own easy hot fudge chocolate ice cream cake.
June 8 - Best Friends Day
- Winnie the Pooh once said, “If you live to be a hundred, I hope I live to be a hundred minus one day, so that I never have to live a day without you.” Best friends are the family you choose and today is the perfect day to remind your best friend how special they are. Write an email, send a text or write and mail an old fashioned letter. Get the kids in on the fun and ask them who their bestie is and have them write a letter too!
June 10 - Herb and Spices Day
- Herbs and spices can change the entire flavor of a dish. Here is a simple guide to how to add these kitchen basics to spice up any dish you create.
June 15 - Smile Power Day:
- Smiles change EVERYTHING and they can be good for you too! It can make you more attractive and likeable, creates trust, lifts your spirit and others, lowers your blood pressure, boosts your immune system, relieves stress, makes you look younger and more successful and my favorite - it’s contagious (in a good way). Mother Teresa once said, “Peace begins with a smile.”
- During these mask wearing times, it may be harder to see a smile but this is the time to perfect your “Duchenne smile”. This is a smile that reaches your eyes and it’s the most authentic expression of happiness that no mask will be able to cover up. The only bad news is that this can cause crow’s feet (the laugh lines on the outside corner of your eyes) but I think it’s totally worth it.
June 16 - Fresh Veggies Day:
- This is the perfect month to start your own food garden. There’s nothing better than picking your own food in your yard and creating a dish with your family. Here are 6 Tips for Planting a Kid-Friendly Garden to get your kids involved or you can Create a Gutter Garden.
- If gardening isn’t your thing, that’s ok, this is a great month to support your local CSAs, farms and farmer’s markets by purchasing your fresh veggies from one of them. It helps to support local families, reduces your impact on the environment and is healthier for your family. Click HERE for a list of our local farmers markets and U-Pick spots!
June 18 - Go Fishing Day
- Everyone has heard the old quote, “Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.” This can be a great summer outdoor activity with the kids. Here are 7 Tips to Get Your Kids Hooked on Fishing.
- We know kids can be picky eaters so we include lots of kid friendly recipes on our website. Here is one for Crispy Fish Fillets that your kids will love. Or at least try.
June 19 - Juneteenth
- Many Americans have never heard of this holiday which is a smash up of the date, June Nineteenth, but it’s history is important and impacts us even today. Here are two videos that describe why this holiday was formed.
For Younger Kids: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2HAVuld0_0
For Older Kids: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJKzdksodNY
June 20 - Summer Solstice:
- This is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Fun Fact: your noontime shadow will be your shortest noontime shadow of the year!
- Nine Tips To Perfect Your Toddler’s Summer
- 22 Summer Activities for Families with Special Needs
- Find Your Summer Fun with these amazing Camps!
- Summer Scavenger Hunt
June 21- National Selfie Day:
- I know you must think this is a relatively new idea but the world’s first selfie was taken in 1839 by Robert Cornelius using an early form of photography to create a self portrait. Since the 2000s, cell phones make it easier to celebrate and encourage people to take creative pictures of themselves. We’d love to see your pictures. Follow us on Instagram HERE and tag us in your posts and use our special hashtag #UCMKNationalSelfieDay. We’ll be featuring some of your pictures throughout the week on our Instagram page!
- Tips to Take Better Cell Phone Pictures.
- Easy DIY Puzzle Piece Picture Frames
- Create a Photo Frame For Father’s Day
June 24 - Swim a Lap Day:
- Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death among children of all ages and the leading cause of injury-related death among children ages one to four years old. What’s most important is that it’s preventable! Here are 7 Tips to Keep Kids Safe in the Backyard Pool and click HERE for more swimming safety tips from the American Red Cross.
June 26 - National Canoe Day:
- Family canoeing is environmentally friendly, relaxing, wonderful exercise (for the person rowing) and just good ole’ fashioned fun. As a reminder, when embarking on a new outdoor water hobby you should know basic canoe safety.
June 27 - Sunglasses Day:
- This holiday was developed by The Vision Council to educate the public on UV radiation and the importance of wearing protective sun wear and eyewear. Last year it resulted in more than 1.2 BILLION online, social media and broadcast media impressions becoming an official trending topic on Twitter. When I asked Dr. Keshav Bhat at Union Family Eye Associates what is the single most important thing I can do to keep my eyes healthy he immediately said, “Wear sunglasses”.
June 28 - Insurance Awareness Day:
- You should probably review your insurance coverage a few times a year but busy parents very rarely remember. This is the one day a year to remind yourself to check your life insurance, property insurance and even call your car insurance and see if you can get a reduced rate. I used the same car insurance company for over 20 years and never knew you could call to get a reduced premium. I called the competitor, got better coverage and saved hundreds of dollars. This is a great reminder to call every year. Give Spivey Insurance Group a call - they are local, family owned and operated and amazing to work with!
June 29 - Hug Holiday
- If you’re anything like me I’m a hugger. I miss hugging my loved ones, especially grandparents who you are the most vulnerable. So if you can’t hug IRL (in real life) then the next best thing is to send a Virtual Hug.
A Special thanks to these Mac Kid family-friendly businesses for their support this month!
Union Family Eye Associates:
Whether it’s a general eye exam or treating a condition that requires an in depth diagnosis, our team provides undivided attention to each patient so we can evaluate a plan based on your needs and our professional opinion. Our doctors offer full vision examinations and will diagnose and treat an array of eye diseases and conditions to keep your eyes healthy!
Spivey Insurance:
Spivey Insurance Group is all about working with you to provide you with options. Insurance protects the things you love. We would love the opportunity to earn your business. Choosing your agent is an important decision, here are some reasons to choose us:
- We shop the top carriers in the state for you.
- We are in the community with you, so when you have a claim we are right there.
- By shopping local, your insurance policy helps employ local people.
- We are a family based business and we want to be your agent!
Move Pack Clean:
Move Pack Clean is a locally- and veteran-owned moving company located in Indian Trail, North Carolina. Move Pack Clean offers a variety of relocation services including move organizing, packing, moving, cleaning, and unpacking. Our “total” relocation services allow you to sit back and relax enjoy a stress-free day.
About Dunkin’:
Founded in 1950, Dunkin’ is America’s favorite all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods. Dunkin’ is a market leader in the hot regular/decaf/flavored coffee, iced regular/decaf/flavored coffee, donut, bagel and muffin categories. Dunkin’ has earned a No. 1 ranking for customer loyalty in the coffee category by Brand Keys for 14 years running. The company has more than 13,000 restaurants in 41 countries worldwide. Based in Canton, Mass., Dunkin’ is part of the Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: DNKN) family of companies. For more information, visit www.DunkinDonuts.com.
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