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National Themes For June 23: National Hydration Day, National Pink Day, and National Pecan Sandies Day.

💧National Hydration Day reminds us to replace fluids lost in the heat of battle. The human body contains more than 60 percent water. Maintaining that balance while training is a challenge, doing it during the summer months is a practice that must be consistent. Becoming overheated or dehydrated can lead to heat stroke and possibly death. There are ways to help prevent dehydration. Being hydrated before a workout is important. If you are under hydrated before you start it is hard to catch up once the sweating starts. Drink plenty of fluids throughout the training. These can include sports drinks which contain electrolytes (Magnesium, Calcium, Sodium and Potassium) to replenish the essential minerals the body loses through perspiration. For some sports, there is also a product like FuelGard™ Mouthgard and Electrolyte Tablets, which has the dual duty of protecting the athlete as well as providing essential electrolytes for maintaining hydration balance while the athlete trains. After the workout, your body will continue to need to replenish fluids. Founded by SafeTGard Corporation in honor of football Coach Victor Hawkins (September 1, 1964 – June 23, 2012) who invented a mouthguard that releases electrolytes to keep his players hydrated during games and practices. This day honors Coach Hawkins’ contributions to athlete health, safety and success. SafeTGard Corporation founded National Hydration Day to increase awareness of the importance of proper hydration to athletes everywhere.

👚National Pink Day is set aside for the color pink and all it represents. ✨First used as a color name in the late 17th century, pink is a pale red color which got its name from a flower of same name. ✨According to surveys in both the United States and Europe with results indicating that the color pink combined with white or pale blue is most commonly associated with femininity, sensitivity, tenderness, childhood and the romantic. ✨Pink, when combined with violet or black is associated with eroticism and seduction. ✨Dating back to the 14th century, “to pink” (the verb) means “to decorate with a perforated or punched pattern.” ✨Pink was occasionally seen in women’s fashion and religious art. ✨In the 13th and 14th century, the Christ child was sometimes portrayed dressed in pink, the color associated with the body of Christ. Pink was mainly used for the flesh color of faces and hands during the Renaissance. ✨The Rococo Period (1720-1777) was the golden age for the color pink. Pastel colors became very fashionable in all the courts of Europe during this time. Madame de Pompadour (1721-1764), the mistress of King Louis XV of France, was known for wearing the color pink, often combined with light blue. At one point in time, Ms. Pompadour had a particular tint of pink made specifically for her. ✨Pink ribbons or decorations were worn by young boys in 19th century England. The men in England wore red uniforms and since boys were considered small men, boys wore pink. ✨Pink became much bolder, brighter and more assertive in the 20th century and 1931, the color “Shocking Pink” was introduced. ✨As one of the most common colors of flowers, pink serves to attract the insects and birds that are necessary for pollination.v✨In the pink – To be in top form, in good health, in good condition. ✨To see pink elephants – To hallucinate from alcoholism. ✨Pink slip – To be given a pink slip means to be fired or dismissed from a job. First recorded in 1915 in the United States. ✨Pink-collar worker – Persons working in jobs conventionally regarded as “women’s work. ✨”Pink Money – the pink pound or pink dollar is an economic term which refers to the spending power of the LGBT community. ✨Tickled pink – means extremely pleased.

🍪National Pecan Sandies Day is an American food holiday. As long as baking has been documented, cookie-like wafers have existed. Part of the reason may be because these sturdy cookies travel very well. Cookies have changed and evolved over the years with the modern standards of sweetness and variety. The mild sweetness of these cookies pairs well with tea and coffee. The texture of these cookies is similar to shortbread cookies.

Staying hydrated is important and I'm afraid I am one of them that doesn't drink enough. I know I need to do better. Pink is definitely not my color. If anyone wants any pecan sandier, they better get one before they hand me the package...yummy!

Warm hugs!💕🐶☁️