National days on Mon Sep 16th, 2024

Wake up to Mexican Independence Day by enjoying a breakfast of avocados for Pet Promise Day—get those good fats in from guacamole or add sliced avocados to your cinnamon raisin toast. Then, mark Mayflower Day by going on a nature walk and collecting rocks to celebrate Collect Rocks Day. While on your walk, take a moment to appreciate the ozone layer on International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer.

For Teenager Workout Day, encourage the whole family to join in on a workout session, followed by some stress-relief Play-Doh sculpting to unwind. Recognize the hard work of stepfamilies on National Stepfamily Day by planning a game night with step-siblings or doing a fun group activity together. As evening sets in, bake chocolate treats in honor of National Choose Your Chocolate Day and wind down with a relaxing evening in with a movie or board games.

Lastly, toast all the multitasking parents out there on National Working Parents Day by preparing a simple, hassle-free dinner together. Reflect on the day’s activities and enjoy the simple pleasures of life—a homemade meal, time spent with loved ones, and the joy of celebrating the quirky, fun, and wonderful aspects of these weird national holidays.