October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month! Officially recognized as a holiday since 1981, the American Humane Society began this effort to help guide the 3-4 million canines left behind in shelters to loving families they can call their own forever.

Not only does the month of October present us with the spooky, fun-filled suspense Halloween, but we are also right in the heart of Caramel Month and Apple Month!

There are very few happenings that can hold a candle to the satisfaction having your first sip of a fresh glass of wine! The sultry, tangy, noteworthy flavors tangled with notes of oak, vanilla, or black currant playfully intrigue our taste buds as we enjoy.

With Autumn and Winter comes Thanksgiving, Christmas, and pumpkin pie! Today is National Pumpkin Pie Day, and what better time to celebrate it than during National Pumpkin Month of course?

In 2010, Linda Jew was subjected to a life changing experience. She lost a dear friend in an accident, whose young son passed away as well. As Linda reflected on their friendship, she realized that she had never taken the time to utter the words “you matter to me.”

Christmastime is quietly creeping closer. Today brings us 80 days away from this gift giving celebration. Instead of waiting until the last minute to handle your holiday shopping needs, why not get a head start now to save yourself some time?

Tomorrow, coffee connoisseurs across the globe will rejoice as we celebrate National Mocha Day and International Coffee Day! The namesake of Mocha in Yemen, the cocoa-flavored coffee bean is notably the star of the show.

From hosts, waiters, and waitresses to kitchen assistants, line cooks, skilled chefs, and dishwashers, every employee responsible for ensuring that food service operates smoothly deserves a pat on the back.

Today, be sure to enjoy a comforting snack and leave behind no morsels for National Pecan Cookie Day! These delicious treats, whether chewy and soft, or firm and crunchy, are an absolutely buttery delight.

Believe it or not, today we are 100 days away from Christmas! (Can you believe how quickly this year is flying by!?) That’s right, in less than 3 months, the hustle and bustle of the holidays will begin.