February is the month of love, but to me, it also seems to be the month that drags on FOREVER, even though it’s the shortest one all year. This year, we get to add-on one more day, too, since it’s Leap Year. But there are lots of things we can celebrate this month to make special memories with our family. Whether it be things to celebrate all month long or a special holiday just happening one day this month, we are here to help you make sure to have some special family fun. And you can print out this month’s calendar here:
Celebrate these things all month long:
National Bake for Family Fun Month - You don’t need to give me a 2nd reason to have fun baking yummy treats with my family or for my family.
National Bird Feeding Month
National Library Lover’s Month- Check out our event calendar for events at our local libraries
National Hot Breakfast Month- Celebrate with a hot breakfast at home or use our guide for Five NW Columbus Breakfast Spots We Love
National Children’s Dental Health Month
February 1 - Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day
Why not surprise your kids with an ice cream buffet when they wake up. Set up an assortment of ice cream toppings and let everyone create their own sundae this morning. Toppings like M&Ms, oreo crumbs, strawberries, blueberries, chocolate chips, pound cake cubes, and mini marshmallows make good toppings, and don’t forget the whipped cream and cherries, too!
Want to go out instead? Here are some local places to celebrate:
Ice Cream for Breakfast Day at Dells
Ice Cream for Breakfast Day at Jenis
Ice Cream for Breakfast Day at Cookie Dough Creamery
February 2 - “The Big Game” Day
Whether Football is your favorite sport or you’re just here for the food, there’s a lot of fun to be had today. Check out these recipes:
February 4 - Thank a Mailman Day
Sometimes we take people for granted, so today is a good day to remember to thank someone who impacts your life almost daily, yet we don’t talk to very often - our mailman (or woman!) Why not get your kids involved and leave something special in your mailbox to thank your mail person today?
February 7 - Send a card to a Friend Day
- Now that you’ve thanked your mailman, today you’re going to add some mail to that mailbox by sending a friend a card, or maybe you want to hand-deliver the card. Whatever you decide, make sure you let your friend (or friends) know how much you appreciate them.
February 8 - Boy Scout Day
Boy Scouts learn and have fun doing projects and activities that prepare them for life. Looking for a troop near you? Visit their website and enter your zip code for the list: https://www.scouting.org/
February 9 - National Pizza Day
February 11 - Make a Friend Day
February 13 - National Cheddar Day
The winter months are perfect for comfort foods. And there is nothing more comforting than a big pot of macaroni and cheese. Click here for some recipes.
February 14 - Valentine’s Day
We know you want to make Valentine’s Day special for your kids, but we also know how busy you are. Macaroni Kid to the rescue, see our Valentine's Family Fun Guide
February 17 - Random Act of Kindness Day
In September, Macaroni Kid celebrates our own Act of Kindness Day, but this is something that can be celebrated year-round, so the publisher in East Winnipeg came up with the idea of 52 weeks of kindness, and you can find ideas to spread kindness throughout your community all year long HERE.
February 19 - Lashes Day
This may sound like a silly day. I mean, really, a day to celebrate eyelashes? There really is a day for everything! But if you have a daughter, perhaps this would be a great day to have some special mommy & me time. You could do each other’s hair & makeup (maybe put the mascara on those lashes yourself so you don’t get jabbed in the eye though!), or perhaps this is a day just for you, Mom! Have you ever wanted to try eyelash tinting or get extensions? This is the day to do it!
February 22 - Walking the Dog Day
Walking your dog is not just important for your dog, it’s also good for you, too. It provides stress relief, exercise, and maybe even socialization if you run into a neighbor while you’re out. It’s also a good way to make sure you get fresh air, even in the winter. We tend to spend more time indoors when it’s cold outside, but walking your dog is a great benefit to you and your dog all year round.
February 23 - Tennis Day
You don’t have to be Serena Williams to enjoy tennis. There are many local parks and playgrounds that also have tennis courts, so grab your rackets, a couple of tennis balls, and your family can go play tennis.
February 26 - Tell a Fairy Tale Day
Once upon a time, a long, long time ago… Give your child that writing prompt and ask them to write their own fairy tale, or talk about it at the dinner table and have each person take turns making up a few lines of the story. Did you have a favorite fairy tale as a child? Visit your local library and see if they have it, or see if you can find one that no one has read before.
February 28 - Floral Design Day
February 29 - Leap Day-Why do we celebrate Leap Year? This YouTube video is great to help kids understand.
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