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Today We’re Celebrating: The Things Dads Say
With Father’s Day fast approaching, we thought it would be quite fitting to celebrate the many amusing things dads say. Popularly known as Dad-isms, these often short, sharp phrases are used by the male parent to bestow wisdom or teach life lessons – and sometimes they’re so random it’s hard to tell what their purpose is! Here’s a list of 10 typical Dad-isms you may just recognise… Don’t ask me, ask your mother Do you think I’m made of money? You are NOT going out dressed like that Who said life was supposed to be fair? Don’t let the bed bugs bite… You don’t know you’re born If you can’t…
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Today We’re Celebrating…Space Day 2013
Tomorrow, the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum in Washington DC will be hosting Space Day 2013. This one day event is designed to celebrate the many scientific innovations which aid the seemingly impossible feat of space exploration and help us to understand our galaxy, whilst encouraging young students to consider careers in the field. This year’s theme is ‘Living and Exploring in Space’ and during the day, there will be a host of talks, book signings and amazing intergalactic displays to mark the occasion. To help you get into the mood, here are a few far out space-related facts you may not already know… Is there life on Mars? David Bowie wrote his…
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Five Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
On 17th March, St. Patrick’s Day will be celebrated across the globe in honour of Ireland’s most famous patron saint. Known for banishing all the snakes in Ireland, St. Patrick was also responsible for giving the green shamrock its Irish connection, as he used it to explain the three aspects of the Holy Trinity. Some Irish legends even say that the staff St. Patrick carried transformed into a living tree as he taught his message. So whether you’re Irish or not, here are the five best ways to celebrate Ireland’s national day this weekend. 1. Raise A Glass There’s no better way to celebrate the richness of Irish culture than to have a cold…
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Favourite Days of the Year
There are days of the year (like many Mondays when we would prefer that it was still Sunday) that most of us don’t really look forward to. Then there are the most popular days like birthdays, or Christmas. But there are other special days each year – I’m sure we’ve all smiled at the different Google doodles that sometimes appear on our screens – and we would like to celebrate a few with you, as each of them will be somebody’s favourite day of the year. INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY Global International Women’s Day (IWD) which falls on 8 March celebrates the economic, political and social achievements of women and in…
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We’re Celebrating… National Drink Wine Day
You might’ve thought today was just another boring Monday but you would definitely be wrong – today, February 18th, is National Drink Wine Day! Ok ok, it’s an American celebration but that doesn’t mean that we can’t join in on the fun, pop some corks and sip on a fine glass of fruity vino. Wine makes for a fun filled day out and is sometimes the best remedy for a stressful day. Drinking a glass of red wine is even recommended by some doctors. We at Red Letter Days have a whole host of wine tasting experiences entirely dedicated to drinking, tasting and matching food to wine – so why…
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Five Deliciously Different Pancake Recipes
Everyone loves pancakes, right? They are easy to make, fun to flip and of course, delicious to eat. Luckily, tomorrow is Pancake Day (or Shrove Tuesday) so we all have an excuse to break some eggs, get flipping and tuck in to a massive stack with a variety of toppings! Sweet or savoury? It’s your choice. Here is a great, classic recipe for cooking amateurs (like me!). It’s the only scenario where falling flat is a good thing! Classic Pancakes: 225 grams (or 8 ounces) of plain or all-purpose flour A pinch of salt 2 large eggs 600 ml of milk 2 tsp of melted butter, plus melted butter for…
