“Easy Corned Beef Hash”
Recipe of the Day
Easy Corned Beef Hash
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 25 mins
Servings: 3-4
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons butter
1 yellow medium onion chopped
2 cups chopped corned beef
3 cups 1/4 diced potatoes
Instructions:
Melt butter in large skillet on medium heat.
Saute onion in melted butter. About 4 or 5 minutes.
Add potatoes, corned beef and cook 10 to 12 minutes.
Stir occasionally so as not to burn potato. If desired, fry an egg or two for each serving, serve and enjoy.
Inspiration:
This recipe is the creation of our very own Snoop Doug here at National Day Calendar®. He says it is quick and easy to prepare, and fills you up to start the day strong.
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“Are YOU Watching out for Little Leprechauns”
“Erin Go Bragh”
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day to one and all!
Did the little Leprechauns turn the milk green at your house, today? How about the toilet water is it green? Maybe you found some “green foot-prints” here and there… do you know how to get rid of the little “LEPRECHAUNs” that have taken to the wearing of the green in your home?
Trails of Shamrock confetti throughout the house?
Have you heard that Fruit Loops are that which the Leprechauns like and you can catch them and then… maybe even find where they have their “Pots Full of Gold” hidden?
On the 17th… there are only two types of people, the Irish and those who would like to be Irish!
Do you know why?
Because, this is the one Holiday to be Happy! Everyone wants to be Happy, sometime… and if you can be Happy…today… then, “You can be Happy all year long!”
This is that one Holiday that if you wear something GREEN… you’re in like Flynn!
You can so easily join in on all the laughter and fun around the water-cooler at work or when waiting for the bus or even if waiting your turn at the Doctor’s office… and when you are standing in line at the grocery store… train stations and even at the airport?
Make a comment about how well someone looks wearing all of their green, and you just started making for yourselves, a new friend!
Maybe even forever! … May the “LUCK be with you!”
The map of Ireland is on your face, if you can share LAUGHTER with others?
Have you any idea as to just how much younger you become, when you and friends are exercising all those internal muscles, putting lots of fresh air into your LUNGS with some real good and enjoyable laughing?
What all of this comes down too, is that – TODAY – you are sharing in the “Love of Life” as You are giving something… that costs nothing… but is worth millions to those, that you are sharing with… there is nowhere, on God’s Green earth, that you can buy that Laughter that makes for the best of memories, and that would be… forever!
May our, Almighty Creator… bless all of us – TODAY – as his, Irish Ambassadors of Laughter, Love and Sunshine!
Pass it on, my friend!
May your pockets be heavy and your heart be light… May good luck pursue you, each morning and night.
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“NATIONAL WRITE YOUR STORY DAY”
Everyone has a story and on March 14th, National Write Your Story Day challenges you to tell your story in written form.
You may think to yourself, “There’s nothing in my life to tell.” It will surprise you once you put pen to paper, or fingers to keyboard and the words start filling the pages. Words have a way of triggering memories. They form a moment in time, and before you know it, there’s a story flowing from your fingertips. Even if you never share your tale, it can be an essence of who you are and where you’ve been.
Trips down memory lane or recreating the moment when a spark of inspiration occurred, are more intriguing than you know. Today, they fill blogs, inspire novels and entire television series. More importantly, they are treasures to family and loved ones.
The observance encourages us to start telling our personal stories today. There’s a story worth recounting in there somewhere!
HOW TO OBSERVE #WriteYourStoryDay
Commit to writing your story. Grab pen and paper or your favorite electronic device and begin typing away. We all have a story to tell. Use #WriteYourStoryDay to share on social media.
NATIONAL WRITE YOUR STORY DAY HISTORY
Mitzy founded National Write Your Story Day in September of 2017. Mitzy is an Author, Artist, Guide and founder of Mitzy TV, which pushes to inspire authors and artists to become better individuals. This business also works to provide direction and encouragement to others so that they can push their work out into the world where it can best serve others.
Contact information:
mitzytv333@gmail.com
The Registrar at National Day Calendar proclaimed the day to be observed annually beginning March 14, 2018.
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“Getting ready to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day”
St. Patrick’s Day
March 17
Aye lads and lassies, don’t ya’ forget to wear the green today.
Today is St. Patrick’s Day! On March 17, Irish and Irish Americans commemorate the death, as legend has it, of Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, who died on March 17, around 492.
But mainly, people today honor Irish heritage and its rich culture and traditions. Cities all over the U.S. celebrate with parades and festivities. The most famous of these annual festival traditions includes the Boston parade, with its first parade in 1737; the New York City parade, which began in 1762; and the Savannah, Georgia, parade which started in 1812.
What do you do to honor Irish tradition? Wear green? Look for four-leaf clovers? Sing Irish songs?
St. Patrick’s Day
March 17
IrIsh Americans, especially those who arrived in the U.S. in the 1840s, have had to overcome much suffering.
The Great Potato Famine of 1845-49 claimed the lives of 1 million Irish back on the Isle of Erin (Ireland is also called Eire).
To escape starvation, those that could immigrated to America. Most of the Irish who settled in the U.S. during this period arrived with little education and few material possessions. As a result, they encountered poverty and discrimination.
Most were Catholics and also suffered because of longstanding prejudices against their religion. But Irish Americans showed their strength and courage.
St. Patrick’s Day
March 17
In 1862, during the Civil War, the Irish Brigade was formed. These Irish American soldiers fought for the Union in some of the bloodiest battles of the war.
One historian, Phillip Thomas Tucker, said, “These Celtic soldiers were fighting most of all for their own future and an America which did not segregate, persecute, and discriminate against the Irish people and their Catholicism, Irish culture, and distinctive Celtic heritage.”
Irish American heritage has become an important part of American culture. In song, festivity, appearance and company, Americans of all ethnicities are celebrating St. Patrick’s Day!
In contrast to the merry-making in the United States, March 17 has been more holy day than holiday in Ireland.
Since 1631, St. Patrick’s Day has been a religious feast day to commemorate the anniversary of the 5th-century death of the missionary credited with spreading Christianity to Ireland.
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“NATIONAL CHILDREN’S CRAFT DAY”
Each year, National Children’s Craft Day on March 14th unleashes a boost of creative energy right in the middle of National Craft Month. The day celebrates crafting with children. By opening children’s eyes to the world of crafts, we spark their imagination, and from there, the possibilities are endless.
Crafting can give children a sense of accomplishment as well as help build their self-esteem. As with adults, crafting reduces stress in children, too.
Craft stores hold special classes throughout March. These classes offer a variety of opportunities for children to get involved. They also provide an opportunity for children to interact with others, learn something new, and have fun without electronics or television. When stimulating a child’s creativity, we encourage their curiosity and use of tactile skills as well. Some of the other benefits of crafting includes:
- following directions
- improving reading comprehension
- learning independence
- overcoming mistakes
- feeling included
- mastering social skills
It doesn’t cost a lot to get a child involved with crafts. Use everyday household items for projects. Don’t be afraid to use recycled items such as paper towel tubes and yogurt containers. These items make excellent craft items and demonstrate repurposing.
HOW TO OBSERVE #ChildrensCraftDay
The ideas are unlimited for this holiday! Let the creative juices flow. Children will inspire you, but the internet provides endless resources, too. Look for simple projects online or even in the National Day Calendar Classroom. We offer a wide variety of projects for all ages. Scour second-hand shops for glitter and other items for your craft supplies. As you celebrate, take up a collection of supplies to donate to classrooms.
We found some great ways to start crafting at home, too!
- Use recycled materials to start your craft supplies. Paper tubes, plastic bottles, cardboard boxes, egg cartons, old t-shirts, and many more items make excellent project starters.
- Make crafts with a purpose. A birdfeeder, picture frame, or magnet for the fridge gives their creation additional meaning. Not only did they make it, but they also get to use it as they enjoy it.
- Craft a game. While they exercise their creative skills, your children can also build on their strategic skills, too. Playing a game they create will develop those skills even more.
- As your children grow, don’t hesitate to utilize power tools. That includes sewing machines, staplers, sanders, and drills. Each of these will help your students with their patience and S.T.E.M skills.
Share your projects using #ChildrensCraftDay on social media.
NATIONAL CHILDREN’S CRAFT DAY HISTORY
National Day Calendar continues researching the origin of this creative holiday. However, we might have gotten glue stuck to our fingers impeding our search.
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“Story behind the song: ‘It is no Secret’”
If I asked you, “Do you know Stuart Hamblin?,” you might pause for a few seconds. If I added that he had a “star” on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame, placed there in 1978, then you might say, “Yes, Carl “Stuart” Hamblen, radio personality, songwriter, cowboy singer and motion picture actor. And you would be right.
Hamblen was born into the family of a traveling Methodist preacher on Oct. 20, 1908, in Kelleyville, Texas. In later years, after going to Hollywood, he appeared in 10 movies with such stars as Roy Rogers, Gene Autry and John Wayne. He was also a singer and songwriter with his own radio show.
Many of Hamblen’s 225 songs were recorded by scores of artists, not the least of which were Eddy Arnold, Pat Boone, Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley. His song, “This Old House,” recorded by Rosemary Clooney, was named Song of the Year in 1954 and was the No. 1 hit song in seven countries at the same time.
In 1949, when Billy Graham was in Los Angeles for evangelist meetings under “The Big Tent,” Hamblen’s wife persuaded him to attend one of the services. Early the following morning he requested an appointment with Graham – which was granted – and during their conversation Hamblen surrendered his life to be a follower of Christ.
Hamblen tells the story behind one of his songs:
“I wrote the song one night, shortly after midnight. My wife and I had been visiting one of Hollywood’s most famous movie stars. We had gone over to his home just to fill him in on some of the things that had happened in his recent absence.”
“Somehow the discussion got around to how people can solve problems within themselves. I remember making a statement such as, ‘It’s no secret what God can do in a man’s life.’ About two hours later, as we were about to leave the actor’s home he said, ‘Stuart you ought to write a song about it is no secret what God can do. That is a beautiful thought.’”
“As we walked across the lawn, back to our house, I began to think about it. When we arrived at home I walked into the living room and sat down at the organ.
Our hall clock began to “chime” the hour of midnight. I grabbed a pen and started writing, ‘The chimes of time ring out the news, another day is through’ and on and on until the song was finished. I then turned and glanced at the hall clock. It was only 17 minutes after midnight. I couldn’t believe it. I had never been able to write any musical composition in less than three or four hours. I thought the clock had stopped. I then looked and saw the big pendulum still swinging.”
Hamblen’s song has been heard in every small city, town and hamlet in America and in countless places around the world – in more than 50 languages. Stuart’s neighbor, who made the suggestion about writing the song, was John Wayne. You better believe it, pardner!
“Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.” – 1 Corinthians 2:9
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