August 21st is... Christopher Robin's Birthday, National Brazilian Blowout Day, National Spumoni Day, Poet's Day, Senior Citizens Day, Eid-Al-Adha, Ninoy Aquino Day, Internet Self-care Day, Oldsmobile Day,

PLUS - interesting books to read and free printables, papercrafts, kid crafts, activities, and coloring pages.

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Christopher Robin's Birthday
-- Christopher Robin Milne (21 August 1920 – 20 April 1996) was the son of author A. A. Milne. As a child, he was the basis of the character Christopher Robin in his father's Winnie-the-Pooh stories and in two books of poems. Source

Read: Christopher Robin: The Novelization, by Elizabeth Rudnick
-- Capturing the heartwarming magic of Walt Disney Studios' upcoming Christopher Robin film, this novelization pulls fans back into the world of Pooh through a book enabling them to relive the story and revisit their old pals whenever they please. Focusing on the power of love, friendship, and family, the novelization invites readers to join Christopher Robin, Pooh, and their friends from the Hundred Acre Wood on an all-new adventure adding new depth to timeless and beloved characters old and new.

• Christopher Robins Live Action Large Pooh -- Relive the adventures of Disney's new live-action film, Christopher Robin: the movie with the adorable Winnie the Pooh plush! He wears his iconic red shirt and features deluxe embroidered details. Snuggle up to Winnie the Pooh and bring home the magic of the Hundred Acre Wood!

• Christopher Robin Bronze Keychain Keyring -- You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think

• Bear Pendant Necklace -- Handmade art pendant featuring artwork from the classic AA Milne story, Winnie-the-Pooh, with Christopher Robin

Free Printables, Coloring Pages, Activities and Crafts:
• Christopher Robin Movie Activity Sheets PDF
• Free Winnie the Pooh and Christopher Robin Printables
• Free Printable Disney Christopher Robin Coloring Pages
• Christopher Robin and Friends Paper Toys
• A. A. Milne Lesson and Free Handwriting Pages
• Winnie the Pooh Crafts and Recipes
• Crafts To Celebrate Winnie The Pooh Day
• DIY Winnie The Pooh Figurines
• Winnie The Pooh Printable Puzzles
• Winnie The Pooh Birthday Party

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Summer is almost over, and there is a chill in the air, so it's not hard to think of the cold season coming soon. And with it - coughs, colds and sore throats.

My suggestion is to get some chewable vitamin C and take several a day!

Preparing for Winter...Sore throat syrup.
Mix together honey, lemons, and ginger. You can leave the lemon rind on.

How Much? Do it in layers.... a layer of sliced lemon, cover with honey, another layer of lemon, cover with honey. That should give you the right proportions.

Ginger: For strong flavor, add one thin slice of ginger to 5 slices of lemon. For not as strong, use a 1/10 ratio.

How Long? Let sit for about 48 hours in your fridge. The longer it sits, the more flavorful it will become.

Storage: Store in your fridge, and it will keep forever.

To Use: Spoon into hot water for a tea to soothe throat.

Or take a spoonful right from the jar for a sore throat!

This would make a lovely gift - for holidays, or for a sick friend!

~ Idea and photo from: CatherineBoley.blogspot.com ~

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From our Facebook fan page:

Yani Animuss posted: Mmmm-Yum.

Jodie O'Brien posted: Great teacher gift idea! With all the stuff they are exposed to during the sick season...

Tom Dean posted: How much rum to lemon ratio? This is the magic ingredient, I would think. Thanks for sharing.

Laura Lesner Riley posted: may have to try this

Brenda Austin posted: Add a jigger of whiskey if you want to sleep on the wild side. An actual MD recommended this for me when I was little and mom thought I was fixin' to cough up a lung. Don't know where Daddy found whiskey in the middle of the night.

Brenda Austin posted: I just take a tbsp of honey now. Works well and keeps me from having to sleep on the couch.

Kity Angel posted: Very smart idea, I like it

Bruce Beaty posted: I use whiskey, lemon juice, salt and honey for a cough. For a sore throat, I gargle with very warm water, salt, and iodine followed by a shot of said cough syrup.

Philip E. McRae posted: Peppermint, honey, lemon juice and whiskey works too! Long peppermint sticks, 1/4 cup honey, 1/4 cup lemon juice in a pint jar and fill to the top with any brand of whiskey. Keep refrigerated until all the peppermint is melted. Stir well and take a tablespoon full at a time, or a big gulp!

Pam Powell posted: Thanks for sharing this, Pam! I'm loving my gallon of raw honey that I got from my nephew

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• Frieda's Meyer Lemons
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How many free ebooks will you grab today?

Personally, I have taken full advantage of all the wonderful free books available on Amazon - all sorts of novels, cookbooks, how to guides, business books, self-help - and so much more!

I just realized I have 445 free ebooks on my Kindle - and still there are so many more to choose from!

In my opinion, the Kindle is just plain fun to use. Plus it surpassed all my expectations.

Whether you are looking for your first ebook reader or have owned one before, if you love books, if you love reading - you will love your new Kindle. I love that I can find a new book and start reading in seconds!

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HOW TO ORDER: Click on the book title that interests you, then click on the Buy At Amazon.com button. You will get another chance to make sure the book is still free, before clicking on the final Buy Now with 1-Click button on the top right.

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Click to view ALL of August 20 FREE eBOOKS -- Today's free ebooks: MacFarland's Lass (Scottish Lasses) ~~ Alix (The Coven's Grove Chronicles) ~~ Skyfire (The Twelve Stones) ~~ Thorne Bay ~~ A Hero Dreams ~~ Darkness Before Light ~~ 10 STEPS TO GET OVER YOUR EX LOVER ~~ Homemade Ice Cream ~~ The Cancer Industry ~~ Before The Boy: Moon Singer Series ~~ My Bedtime ~~ Blackout ~~ Stories on Lord Ganesh series ~~ Photo Mastery - Shadows, Form, and Texture ~~ The Complete Instant Pot Recipes Book ~~ The Complete Diabetes Diet Book ~~ Kidnapping Death's Daughter ~~ Overcoming Obesity: 23 Secrets Weight Loss ~~ Wired Rogue (Paradise Crime) ~~ Treasure of Darkness ~~ Gone With The Ghost ~~ A Stolen Woman ~~ Almost Over It ~~ Heaven and Hell: From God a Message of Faith ~~ Caelen's Wife: Murmur of Providence ~~ His Baby Bond ~~ That Old Witch! Coffee Coven's Cozy Capers

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Since 1908, Prevent Blindness America has been the nation's leading volunteer eye health and safety organization with the sole mission of preventing blindness and preserving sight.

Prevent Blindness America eye health and safety fact sheets are a popular choice for providing up-to-date information at health fairs, schools, hospitals, community centers, pediatric offices or even in your own home.

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August 20th is... National Radio Day, National Bacon Lover's Day, National Chocolate Pecan Pie Day, World Mosquito Day, Virtual Worlds Day, National Lemonade Day, Summer Cool Off Day, Stay Home with Your Kids Day (3rd Monday), Cupcake Day (3rd Monday)

PLUS - interesting books to read and free printables, papercrafts, kid crafts, activities, and coloring pages.

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National Radio Day
-- Radio is more than the warm sound from a Neumann U87, NPR's virtual house microphone. Radio is the lives we touch. It is the first time you heard B.B. King, the time you had to look up a word someone used or a meme that came up, and the people we listen to and with whom we become acquainted. Source

Read: Turn Up the Radio!Rock, Pop, and Roll in Los Angeles 1956-1972, by Harvey Kubernik
-- Combining oral and illustrated history with a connective narrative, Turn Up the Radio! captures the zeitgeist of the Los Angeles rock and pop music world between the years of 1956 and 1972. Featuring hundreds of rare and previously unpublished photographs and images of memorabilia, this collection highlights dozens of iconic bands and musicians, including the Doors, the Beach Boys, Buffalo Springfield, the Byrds, CSN, the Monkees, the Rolling Stones, Ike and Tina Turner, Elvis Presley, Eddie Cochran, Ritchie Valens, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Frank Zappa, Thee Midniters, Sonny and Cher, and many others.

• Retro AM/FM Radio with Bluetooth -- This radio's beautiful, handmade wood exterior will make it the centerpiece of your home. This radio's tuning and volume can be easily adjusted with the convenient front knobs.

• Top 100 Classic Radio Shows -- Includes the best of the best, categorized by Western, Comedy, Drama, Variety, Mystery/Suspense, Sci-Fi, and Superheroes, with an entire spread dedicated to each show! Revisit The Roy Rogers Show, War Of The Worlds, The Bob Hope Show, The Shadow, and dozens more.

• Elenco FM Radio Kit -- Build this kit to assemble a monophonic FM receiver (88-108mhz) with electronic auto-scan

Free Printables, Coloring Pages, Activities and Crafts:
• How to celebrate National Radio Day
• 9 FREE ESL radio worksheets
• Printable Amateur Radio Logbooks
• War of the Worlds: A Broadcast Re-Creation
• Amateur Radio Operator Certificate
• Free Old Time Radio Shows from The Golden Age of Radio!
• Radio Coloring Pages
• Radiation King Radio Papercraft (Fallout: New Vegas)
• Radio Papercrafts

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