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NATIONAL POTATO DAY

Ah, spuds. On August 19 each year, the humble potato takes center stage. In truth, though, doesn’t it steal the show at nearly every meal?

Whether baked, fried or mashed, these taters bring on the flavor. They are a staple of many meals, too. Filling a void for appetizer dishes and working double duty at suppertime, these versatile root veggies satisfy and fill us up.

According to the International Potato Center, more than 4,000 varieties of potatoes grow around the world. Not only that, but they also come in a variety of beautiful colors and sizes. This starchy carbohydrate comes with no fat or cholesterol and is loaded with Vitamin C and potassium. Depending on your dietary needs and how you prepare your potatoes, this vegetable offers what many are looking for. However, with 26 grams of carbohydrates, it’s a no-no in a low-carb lifestyle.

When it comes to the health specs of a potato, we tend to tank the benefits when we prepare them. We fry them and load them with toppings like cheese, sour cream, and butter. Who doesn’t love a loaded baked potato? Ok, ok. You can all put your hands down, now.

NATIONAL SOFT ICE CREAM DAY

National Soft Ice Cream Day on August 19 gives us a tasty way to cool off on a hot summer day. Whether you enjoy it in a bowl or on a cone, grab some soft serve and enjoy!

In 1934 on Memorial Day weekend in Hartsdale, New York, Tom Carvel had a flat tire. After pulling his ice cream truck into a parking lot, the businessman knew his product was melting. As vacationers drove by, Carvel sold the softened ice cream to them. Surprisingly, they loved the soft ice cream! The potential for a new dessert was not lost on the salesman. Instead of a roving ice cream truck, Carvel could have a fixed location with soft ice cream.

Two years later, Tom Carvel opened his first ice cream store on the site where his truck broke down. In the preceding years, Carvel patented a super low-temperature ice cream machine and created a secret formula ice cream.

It wasn’t long before other businesses began to crop up. The hard ice cream industry began to object. Despite both products providing similar flavors, servings, and enjoyment, they were different. Hard ice cream business did suffer a reduction in revenue during the first years of soft ice cream’s popularity. Even the Minnesota legislature passed laws prohibiting the sale (technically by law it was considered to be ice milk) of soft-serve ice cream from a machine. It had to be sold pre-packaged. The law was later changed. (Star Tribune, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 19 Aug 1951).

INTERNATIONAL BOW DAY | AUGUST 19

On August 19, International Bow Day recognizes the accessory that has been changing fashion for centuries – bows! Adding accessories makes just about any look so much better.

During the 18th century, men primarily wore bows. However, as fashion trends changed, women began to wear the accessory, too. They chose a variety of fabrics, styles, sizes to compliment their wardrobe. Throughout the generations, bows continue to maintain their fashion power. While they never went out of style, designs and place dictated the fashion trends.

On International Bow Day, celebrate your style with bows. Whether you chose to where them in your hair on as a clothing accessory, there’s something f

Happy Birthday to HSN Heidi Daus. 😎🎈😘💕

Sheba, Hope you had a good weekend! I know your thinking about your Father and Aunts that passed.

Had to laugh today at my son who won’t eat watermelon because it has too much sugar. When did this happen? He watches his diet. Hubs and I have been enjoying Watermelon this summer and I don’t think it is that high in sugar. Plus it’s a natural sugar. I had 3 of the 4 purchased work out, yea! That’s my record so far. 🙂

@sheba2011

Husband is home, all is back to normal. I will be doing laundry tomorrow, yay!😣

The storms were on and off last evening.⛈ No trees down and no power outages. Looking forward to some cooler temps this week.

Have a nice evening, sweet hugs to you and Poppy.🤗💖

I would love to spend an evening on this boat. 😎💕

@kittengirl,

Good morning Kitten make this a nice Sunday for you and your family. 😎🎈

@shoelady60,

Good day in the ‘burgh this is your time. Enjoy! 😎😘

I hope your husband is home safe and sound. 💕

Sending relaxing waves to you and Jake. 💕😎