by Uncustomary | Jun 2, 2017 | Celebration
I met April out of sheer luck at a time in my life when I was saying yes to absolutely everything. I had no idea how lucky I was when I first met her that day in her newly-moved-in house, as I yarnbombed the handrails of her basement stairs because she wanted people...
by Uncustomary | Apr 24, 2017 | Celebration, Creativity
Started in Australia in the year 1996, National Tree Day is celebrated on the last Sunday of the month of July each year. It is the country’s biggest tree-planting affair; various communities are witnessed coming together and making efforts to bring about a positive...
by Uncustomary | Mar 16, 2017 | Celebration
I love unusual holidays, and this is no exception. It makes you stop and think for a second about something you probably otherwise wouldn’t have that day. Today we’re thinking about lips, for Lips Appreciation Day! What are you grateful about involving...
by Uncustomary | Jan 18, 2017 | Celebration
I want to share something beautiful that just happened in this community!!!! One Uncustomary Babe expressed that she was interested in joining the Stuffed Animal Sleepover but money was tight and she wasn’t sure she’d be able to. A second Uncustomary Babe...
by Uncustomary | Jan 3, 2017 | Celebration
Happy Drinking Straw Day! I love straws because they’re such a quick, easy, fun way to spruce up any drink or party spread. Sipping your beverage through a fancy straw, whether that has tinsel, an umbrella, or a crazy and colorful design, can suddenly transform...
by Uncustomary | Dec 12, 2016 | Celebration
Did you know December 12th is Gingerbread House Day? I’m not a huge fan of gingerbread cookies or anything, but I definitely have a fun time using frosting to stick candy to edible houses! I love the episode of Parks and Recreation where they decide to replicate...