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NATIONAL SHAPEWEAR DAY | AUGUST 10

National Shapewear Day on August 10 celebrates the history, current trends, and continued use and evolution of body shaping garments.

National Shapewear Day recognizes what has been a long-standing important, and at times, essential, article of clothing building confidence and poise for centuries.

History of Shapewear
The history of shapewear parallels the development of clothed civilization. As far back as Greek and Roman times, evidence exists from archaeological drawings depicting women in corset-like garments. However, during the 16th-century, corsets and shaping undergarments ascended to the status of required fashion. Then, royalty typically led the trends and the current style of the era. Many changes and shifts in clothing fashion accompanied the popular corset – perhaps the most recognizable item in a woman’s ensemble.

Modern Shapewear

Fast forward to the 21st century, and shapewear becomes barely recognizable. Once the constricting, cumbersome, and impractical garments worn by our predecessors, today’s shapewear has transformed. It meets the varied and sophisticated needs of modern society. And it is also created from some of the most advanced materials available. Today, makers construct shapewear out of breathable, flexible, and durable fabrics. Additionally, shapewear comes in almost any style and shapes imaginable. To that point, you can easily custom-fit shapewear to any wardrobe.

Today’s versatile and practical shapewear smooths and supports. It also targets the most stubborn spots on the body. When men and women don business wear, formal attire, or even casual clothes with shapewear beneath, they share a more polished look to the world. The resulting confidence they exude does not go unnoticed. And you can thank their modern supporting shapers! Whatever the occasion, shapewear will have you covered.

NATIONAL LAZY DAY

National Lazy Day on August 10 gives us permission to relax and kick back. So, we’re going to be a bit lazy here.

As you can see, there is not much information regarding this annually celebrated holiday as we do not feel like doing any research. Actually, we do not feel like doing anything at all. Consequently, we are in our hammocks with a couple of good books and glasses of lemonade and iced tea. Yes, it is a Lazy Day. We choose to be lazy rather than tell much more about this day.

NATIONAL S’MORES DAY

National S’mores Day on August 10 recognizes the most popular campfire treat! Millions of people of all ages love this gooey, toasted treat.

S’mores consists of a roasted marshmallow with a layer of chocolate bar sandwiched between two pieces of graham cracker.

The origin of this tasty snack is credited to the entrepreneur Alec Barnum. However, the first recorded version of the recipe can be found in the 1927 publication of Tramping and Trailing with the Girl Scouts. Even though the Girl Scouts were not the first ones to make s’mores, Girl Scout groups describe them in their reports as early as 1925. Earlier recipes used the name “Some Mores.” It is unclear when the word “S’mores” became the more common name.

Today, many variations on the original s’more find their way around a campfire.

Try spreading peanut butter on the graham crackers before adding the other ingredients.
Substitute peanut butter cups in place of the chocolate bar.
Replace the graham crackers with fudge-dipped cookies.
Add banana slices.

Sheba, really lovely images. We watched some relays today and enjoyed it. Hubs and I are still trying to figure out the trip. We reversed it recently due to airport access. I heard about the Brazilian Plan crash on the radio earlier today. Very sad.
Hope Poppy enjoyed his Spa day and that you enjoyed your walk.

@sheba2011

I decided not to shop today and may not tomorrow. Hubby was sound asleep when I arrived which is not like him. I became very concerned around dinner time when he refused to eat or look at the food. I waited a few minutes and tried to feed him. He took a few morsels and fell asleep. I was gone two days and now wonder if he ate during the time I wasn’t there. From what I heard from the NA, he found his tray against the wall. Hubby had no way to get water or any type of drink. I was concerned that maybe he had a stroke. There was no mention of this in any of the notes from the nurses station. So, the nurse who was on duty took vitals and everything was normal including the sugar. Later he tried for an urine sample with no luck. Even with the catheter, nothing came out. I gave them the name of the urologist and said to make a phone call. I believe he will need something for dehydration. I will not miss one day from t his time on. The roof can wait. Though I have shopping to do, I hope to get up early AM and head to the rehab. The Head Nurse from another area happened to come in to check on hubby and she started to feed him. She actually spoon fed him and he ate. Did not take too much liquid, but did have the soup and strawberry ice cream. He eventually came around and then went back to sleep. I just pray he will be OK.

Coming up fast the season known as Fall. 😎🎈

@xango,

I’ve have watched every event especially the Gymnastics and Brazil Rebeca Andrade
won Gold on the floor. I was so happy for her this has been a good Olympic so far.
I love it all and so do my family and hubby. 😎💕🎈

I just saw on the news a jet went down in Brazil terrible accident. I do not like planes.

I hope you enjoy your evening with hubby and let him eat to his heart content. 💕😎

Peace Out Peeps enjoy your evening.

@sheba2011

Hello Sheba 🌹
How are you doing today?
Passion fruit, my favorite. I can sit with a huge bowl filled with passion fruit and with a knife and spoon eat the entire large bowl, one after the other.

The Olympic games are awesome this year. I am enjoying them, except golf😆.

Take care Sheba 🌹🌹🌹

@kittengirl,

Good Morning in California wishing you a great Friday. 😎🎈💕