Sports Cliche Week

Where does the madness of zany holidays end? It's Sports Cliche Week! I think we've gone over the deep end...

This week is in celebration of the overused phrases in the sports world, stated by coaches and broadcasters. Some of my favorites (in no particular order) are:

1. There's no "I" in team.

2. He's on Fire!

3. Let's take it one game at a time.

3. It's not over til the Fat Lady sings!

4. Roll with the punches.

5. Guys need to step up.

6. The ball's in their court.

7. That was a textbook play.

8. I gave it 110%.

9. We're in it to win it.

10. Everyone's held accountable.

SCUD Day

Today is SCUD Day! I'm excited not because of scud (as in grime), but because of what the acronym stands for. It's Savor the Comic, Unplug the Drama. So if you're feeling like you're in a Shakespeare play because of all the drama in your life, forget about it. Stop acting out Shakespeare and turn the dial to Saturday Night Live. Today is your day to smile and do whatever makes your happy. For me, that means relaxing and eating lots of candy.

Chocolate Day

What a momentous occassion - chocolate day. I think we should all be off of work to celebrate and gorge our pallets in cocoa goodness by eating a chocolate bar or twelve.

Chocolate comes from the cacao plant, native to South America. Originally, it was drank rather than eaten. Ancient cultures developed a variety of ways to drink chocolate, including an alcoholic version. Chocolate wasn't available in Europe until Christopher Columbus brought cocoa beans back to Spain. Quickly, the Europeans found ways to harvest and trade for cocoa beans. It wasn't until 1875 that milk chocolate was invented by a candle maker. Soon after solid chocolate products became the rage.

Today, chocolate is a favorite desert in America - baked in cakes, molded into bars, and ground for hot chocolate. The little bean that could is now a multi-billion dollar industry. So, today, I raise my hot chocolate custom mug in honor of Chocolate Day.

Nude Recreation Week

Nudists unite! It's Nude Recreation Week! Take off your promotional T-shirt and celebrate in your birthday suit. All you need to wear is custom sunglasses and a smile. But don't forget a custom towel - not for covering up - but for comfort and drying off at the beach or the pool

And nudists, we know you're proud but please keep your clothes on when walking down the street or at the store. It's one thing at a colony or at the beach, but butt-naked grocery shopping isn't appealing.

National Share a Sunset With Your Lover Month

July is National Share a Sunset With Your Lover Month. If you don't have a significant other, I suggest you find one before the end of the month so you can enjoy a sunset together!

The website suggests bringing certain items to make the experience more memorable and wonderful. These items include, promotional folding chairs, custom blanket, promotional picnic items, and custom water bottles. Then, all you need is that special someone to share the moment with.

Second Half of the Year Day

Can you believe the year is half over? A whole bunch of craziness has happened already, and I can't wait to see what the back half of '09 has to offer. Recall the events of the first half of 2009, and get ready for the next few months. But today, mark your promotional calendar as the start of the second half of '09.

Soul Food Month

June is the perfect month for Soul Food awareness because it's summer and everyone is ready for some good outdoor cooking. Some of my favorite soul foods are fried chicken, cornbread, and dumplings. Anybody else have a favorite? I'm also a big fan of promotional hot sauce, as long as it doesn't light my mouth on fire. Soul food is equal to greasy-fried goodness, but always remember to have custom napkins nearby to clean the mess.