September 10th – National Make Your Bed Day

September 9, 2026 by Connie

A humorous look at toddler “help” with chores and building morning routines.

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August 28th – The “Tape Track” Rescue Day
August 19th – National Aviation Day ✈️ Flying High in the Nursery
High-flying fun for National Aviation Day! Babies love dynamic visual movement, making today a great time to introduce “airplane mode” during lap play or gentle lift-and-glide tummy time on your knees. Watching objects or parents move up, down, and across their field of vision helps develop early spatial awareness and tracking skills—plus, making airplane swooshing ... Read more
August 17th: Happy National Thrift Shop Day! 🏷️👶
Fun Holiday Pivot: Infants outgrow clothing sizes every 6 to 8 weeks in the first year—buying everything brand new adds up fast. Parent Action: Today, check out a local consignment shop (or Facebook Marketplace) for high-end nursery decor, wooden toys, or barely worn outerwear. You get boutique quality at a fraction of Pottery Barn prices!
August 15th: It’s National Relaxation Day (Yes, parents get one too!) 🧘‍♀️
Fun Holiday Pivot: When you have a baby, “relaxation” feels like a mythical concept. Today’s pivot is all about micro-breaks. Parent Action: Lower your standards for one household chore today. Leave the folded laundry in the basket or let the dinner dishes sit in the sink until tomorrow. Take those 15 reclaimed minutes to sit ... Read more
August 14th: Happy National Financial Awareness Day! 🍼💰
Fun Holiday Pivot: Babies are tiny, but their budget impact isn’t! Today is a great excuse to do a 5-minute audit of your recurring baby subscriptions (wipes, diapers, formula). Parent Action: Check your active auto-shipments on Amazon or Target. Adjusting delivery frequencies or swapping size tiers before you get over-shipped can instantly save you $20–$50 ... Read more