Feb is The Best

28 Days of Awesomeness

I may be biased, as my birthday is just 7 days away and our oldest turns 19 tomorrow, but February (despite the odd spelling) is the BEST month of the year. The days are getting longer, the evenings lighter, and before you know it, it will be spring.

Here are the Top 10 reasons why February rules:

10) January is over! We can officially ditch the diet and get back to eating warming bowls of chili and fish & chips.

9) In Brazil and New Orleans, it’s the Mardi Gras Carnival on February 21st. Even if you can’t make it in person, there should be a festival near you where you can dress up in tropical fancy dress, drink rum punch, shut your eyes and pretend it’s summer. 

8) After a Dry January, going out drinking seems even more fun now. We are excited to try the Limoncello that has been marinating since late December.

7) Valentine’s Day is the 14th (the second Tuesday). Whether you love being single or love being in love, go find a reason to celebrate.

6) It’s pancake day on 21st. PANCAKE DAY! Go get your FREE short stack at IHOP.

5) Random Act of Kindness Day is the 17th. While kindness is encouraged on every day of the year, this day makes it required.

4) World Nutella Day in on the 5th. This means it’s officially acceptable to snuggle up on the sofa with a jar and spoon.

3) Black History month is a chance for us to learn. The “1619” Podcast is on my list for the month.

2) President’s Day weekend represents the End-of-the-Winter-Season for retail stores. Go pick up some deals on ski gear, kitchen appliances and maybe even a TV.

1) The Super Bowl is Sunday, the 12th. Football fan or not, it is a great reason to gather friends and eat too much. We are serving up Philly Cheesesteaks and Kansas City Ribs this year.