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NATIONAL DEVIL’S FOOD CAKE DAY | May 19

Little is better than May 19th with the flavor and richness of National Devil’s Food Cake Day to be enjoyed by chocolate cake lovers throughout the country and around the world.

Devil’s Food Cake is a heavenly chocolate cake. It differs from a regular chocolate cake by its darker color and tends to be more moist and airy. Devil’s Food cake recipes use hot or boiling water as the primary liquid. Cocoa is typically utilized in the batter, as opposed to chocolate, and coffee can be added for a distinctive flavor. A delicious chocolate frosting usually accompanies the cake.

The definition for deviled foods: Food that is dark, rich, and chocolate was termed “deviled” in its day. This term dates into the 18th century and remains popular in various recipes ever since. At one time, Velvet Red Cake was one name for what we might view today as deviled cake.

Recipes for Devil’s Food cakes often appeared alongside recipes for Angel Food cakes. One of the earliest recipes appeared on August 10, 1898, edition of the Hagerstown Exponent of Hagerstown, Indiana. While earlier chocolate cake recipes existed before this one, Devil’s Food Cake is uniquely different from other chocolate cakes.

NATIONAL MAY RAY DAY | MAY 19

May 19 is the time of year National May Ray Day celebrates the bright sunshine, warmer weather with just a slight breeze to cool your skin.

If your name is Ray or May, this is your chance to use your name as a way to get outdoors and soak up some sun. Afterall, this spring holiday is all about getting out into the sunshine and soak up some rays.

There are so many benefits of being in the sun, especially after a long winter. Our bodies need vitamins and minerals to maintain a healthy balance. Vitamin D is one of those vitamins we need for to maintain a healthy mind and body. Not only does it support bone health, it also lowers blood pressure, prevents disease and promotes strong mental health. There is also evidence healthy levels of Vitamin D in the body help reduce chances of getting cancer.

The sun is a natural resource you can use to help maintain healthy Vitamin D levels. Sun exposure:

Promotes strong bones.
Kills unwanted bacteria in your body.
Reduces cancer risks.
Reduces high blood pressure.
Improves sleeping habits.
Excessive sun exposure can also cause serious health problems, especially skin cancer. However, there are a few preventative measures you can take to make your day in the sun enjoyable:

Wear clothes that cover your arms and legs.
Wear a wide-brimmed hat that covers your shoulders, ears, face and head.
Wear sunglasses that block UVA and UVB rays.
Always were sunscreen with at least 15 SPF or higher.
Use an umbrella to block direct sunlight.
The natural turn of seasons is a beautiful transition. The grass turns green, flowers bloom, baby birds are seen learning to fly and new beginnings are seen everywhere. Springtime is a time to enjoy watching nature come alive.

SOAK UP THE SUN
Plan a picnic.
Go for walk.
Buy a new summer dress.
Plant some flowers.
Read in the park.
Visit a zoo.

NATIONAL TAKE YOUR PARENTS TO THE PLAYGROUND DAY

Kids, you work hard every day. It’s time to show your parents just how hard you work. After all, your primary job is to play, and the third Sunday in May is National Take Your Parents to the Playground Day!

Outdoor play offers the obvious benefit of physical activity, helping to build strong muscles and bones. It also engages the child’s imagination, which contributes to developing creativity as well as self-confidence. But, a child’s work doesn’t stop there. Playing with others includes games, focus, and attention. As a result, playing teaches leadership and negotiation skills. The more children play, the healthier, smarter, and happier they are.

Include all these benefits with the celebration, and the value of play is increased exponentially because the whole family is involved.

@taci,

Good evening hubby and I had a nice bike ride just enough to feel those endorphins. 😎💕😘

The night is cooling and I am so glad. So sorry about the rattler remember when my husband
found a bunch of them tangled together in the back yard. I think a rattler is the only thing
I do not care for. Wise of you to keep it moving.

Taci I am glad you can see everything I am not worried things always come back into
balance.

Heidi Daus will be here next week I will wait and see what she emails me. I did see some
pretty new pieces here on HSN.

The Bike ride was short and sweet just what we both needed. I am going to hop in the
shower and settle down for the night. 😎 I hope you have a great evening.

No worries on this cutie it is a turtle I think. LOL! 💕

Baby Come to Me
Song by James Ingram and Patti Austin

Thinkin’ back in time
When love was only in my mind
I realize, ain’t no second chance
You’ve got to hold on to romance
Don’t let it slide
There’s a special kind of magic in the air
When you find another heart that needs to share
Baby, come to me
Let me put my arms around you
This was meant to be
And I’m, oh so glad, I found you
Need you ev’ry day
Gotta have your love around me
Baby, always stay
‘Cause I can’t go back to livin’ without you
Spendin’ ev’ry dime
To keep you talkin’ on the line
That’s how it was
And all those walks together
Out in any kind of weather
Just because
There’s a brand-new way
Of looking at your life
When you know that love
Is standing by your side
Baby, come to me
Let me put my arms around you
This was meant to be
And I’m oh so glad I found you
Need you ev’ry day
Gotta have your love around me
Baby, always stay
‘Cause I can’t go back to livin’ without you
The nights can be cold
There’s a chill to ev’ry evenin’
When you’re all alone
Don’t talk anymore
‘Cause you know that I’ll be here
To keep you warm
(Oh, darling keep me warm)
Baby, come to me
(Come to me)
Let me put my arms around you
This was meant to be
(My love)
And I’m oh so, glad I found you
(Oh, so glad I found you)
Need you ev’ry day
(Ev’ry day)
Gotta have your love around me
(Gotta have you)
Baby, always stay
‘Cause I can’t go back to livin’ without you
Come to me
(Let me put my arms around you)
Let me put my arms around you
This was meant to be
(Hey, I need you ev’ry day, baby)
And I’m oh, so glad I found you
Need you ev’ry day
Gotta have your love around me
(Gotta have you and I want you to stay)
Baby, always stay
‘Cause I can’t go back to livin’ without you
Come to me
(Come to me)
Let me put my arms around you
(Love me, love me, baby)
This was meant to be
And I’m, oh so glad, I found you

@oodiebom,

I will post new pics on the Heidi Daus Thread along with any updates. 🎈😘💕

I am glad your husband has a new room mate and I am glad he is a good one.

Take your time doing KP and other things around the house.

I can’t catch a break first Brentwood, CA is not the same and now NE still has sharks. YIKES!

Oz is cooling off for the night I am thankful for that. 😘😎

What’s Love Got to Do with It
Song by Tina Turner

You must understand, though the touch of your hand
Makes my pulse react
That it’s only the thrill of boy meeting girl
Opposites attract
It’s physical
Only logical
You must try to ignore that it means more than that
Oh-oh, what’s love got to do, got to do with it?
What’s love but a second-hand emotion?
What’s love got to do, got to do with it?
Who needs a heart when a heart can be broken?
Oh-oh, what’s love got to do, got to do with it?
What’s love but a second-hand emo-
Oh-oh, what’s love got to do, got to do with it?
Who needs a heart when a heart can be broken?
Oh-oh, what’s love got to do, got to do with it?
What’s love but a second-hand emo-
Oh-oh, what’s love got to do, got to do with it?
Who needs a heart when a heart can be broken?
It may seem to you that I’m acting confused
When you’re close to me
If I tend to look dazed, I’ve read it someplace
I’ve got cause to be
There’s a name for it
There’s a phrase that fits
But whatever the reason, you do it for me
Oh-oh, what’s love got to do, got to do with it?
What’s love but a second-hand emotion?
What’s love got to do, got to do with it?
Who needs a heart, when a heart can be broken?
Oh-oh, what’s love got to do, got to do with it?
What’s love but a second-hand emotion?
What’s love got to do, got to do with it?
Who needs a heart (when a heart can be broken?)
What’s love got to do, got to do with it?
What’s love but a second-hand emotion?
Oh-oh, what’s love got to do, got to do with it?
Who needs a heart when a heart can be broken?
Oh-oh
Oh-oh, what’s love?
What’s love?
Oh-oh