September is one of the prettiest months in southwest Florida – temperatures are beginning to ease, and the beaches and theme parks are noticeably less crowded. There’s so much to do in September, with a fun holiday or observance nearly every day. Here are some of my favorites:
Take it easy on September 2 (Labor Day), but on September 5, unleash your inner do-gooder on the International Day of Charity. September 7 is International Bacon Day, and September 8 is National Hug Your Hound Day (luckily, they’re a day apart; I hear dogs love bacon). On September 12, grab a frozen treat for National Chocolate Milkshake Day and then call up long lost friends to commemorate Are You Okay Day. September 13 is what my grandma would have called a “red letter day:” it’s both International Chocolate Day and Positive Thinking Day (coincidence? I think not).
The second half of September is loaded, too. On September 21, get out to Florida’s beaches for International Coastal Cleanup Day (it’s also World Alzheimer’s Day). September 22 is the first official day of fall, and we celebrate National Centenarian’s Day. Enjoy the extended brood on National Family Day on September 23 and your significant other on September 26 on Love Note Day with a side of National Key Lime Pie Day (see the recipe section for a key lime treat). September 27 is National Good Neighbor Day. Round out the month with another double-great day: September 29 is both National Biscotti Day and National Coffee Day.
Whatever you do, relax and enjoy your September in sunny Florida.
Until next time,
Michele
