January 2022
01/01/2022 – New Year’s Day
Happy New Year!
We hope 2022 brings you success, happiness, and prosperity.
Have a wonderful New Year’s Day.
01/01/2022 – National Hangover Day
It’s no surprise that National Hangover Day comes straight after New Year’s Eve.
What is your age-old hangover remedy?
Whether it’s a pint of water and a greasy breakfast or the hair of the dog, we want to hear about it.
04/01/2022 – National Spaghetti Day
Did you know that the much-loved ‘spag bol’ is in fact a British invention, whilst spaghetti itself was invented a thousand years ago in 827?
How incredible is that!
Send us a picture of your ‘spag bols’ in the comments below.
17/01/2021 – Martin Luther King Jr Day
Today marks the birthday of the inspirational, remarkable, and historic, Martin Luther King Jr.
If there’s one quote of his to always remember is this:
“I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.”
18/01/2021 – Blue Monday
Today is supposedly the saddest day of the year because of a combination of bad weather, long and dark nights and festive guilt.
This Blue Monday however, we wanted to cherish the happier, more joyous things in life!
Share with us in the comments below something to make us smile this Blue Monday.
19/01/2022 – National Popcorn Day
Want to celebrate Popcorn Day in style?
Check out what you need here:
- 200g milk chocolate
- 200g white chocolate
- 2x bags toffee popcorn
Melt the chocolate over your popcorn, put on a movie and sit back and enjoy!
21/01/2021 – International Hugging Day
Share a hug with your loved ones this International Hugging Day!
25/01/2022 – Burns Night
Tonight’s the night!
Iron your kilt, pour yourself a whisky and cook up your best Burns supper.
Here’s to wishing you a happy Burns Night!
Don’t eat too much haggis!
25/01/2022 – Irish Coffee Day
Check out this incredible Irish Coffee recipe:
1. Brew your favourite coffee
2. Add Irish whiskey to a mug
3. Sweeten with some maple syrup
4. Add a splash of coffee
5. Top with whipped cream
27/01/2021 – National Chocolate Cake Day
“Chocolate cake has eggs in it, which is a perfectly good breakfast.”
Happy National Chocolate Cake Day!
New Year’s Day
Happy New Year everyone!
We hope 2022 brings you every success, happiness, and prosperity. Today is about starting afresh and realising your potential.
Have a wonderful New Year’s Day.
How are you spending your day?
Hangover Cure
January and hangovers go hand-in-hand. In fact, January 1st is probably the most popular day when it comes to banishing the booze.
Have you got a good hangover cure?
From a pint of water to a crisp, cold shower, to a few G&Ts the morning after, whatever it may be, we want to hear about it
Burns Night
Happy Burns Night!
Celebrating the life and work of the Scottish Poet, Robert Burns, tonight we are reminded of this line:
“O would some power the giftie gie us to see ourselves as others see us.”
Have a wonderful evening!
Binge Watch a TV Series
What’s on your TBW (To Be Watched) list?
With nobody going out much in January, it’s the perfect time to binge watch a TV series sat on the sofa.
Take a Class
What have you always wanted to master but have never found the time?
Whether it’s a cooking, learning to play an instrument or simply taking up a new sport, January is the perfect time to learn a new skill.
Let us know what you fancy taking up in the comments below.
Have an Indoor Picnic
Picnics are not just for glorious summer days outside in the fresh air.
Why not try your hand at hosting an indoor picnic this January!?
Forget freezing your butt off in your local park and instead curl up in front of the fire and enjoy an indoor picnic.
Budget for the Year
Budgeting is extremely important, and after Christmas it’s even more important!
Whether it’s putting a little bit extra away each month or saving for something big like a house, January is the ideal time to put a budget in place for the year ahead.
What are you saving for this year? Share with us your strategy in the comments below.
Practice Self-care
January needn’t be a month of doom and gloom.
Practice self-care this month, whether that’s taking some time for yourself or smashing the gym for the first time in ages, just make sure to prioritise yourself this January.
Go Ice-skating
Despite Christmas being over, ice rings are still popping up all over [Location].
It doesn’t matter if you’re stuck behind a penguin or skating around the ice like a pro, ice skating can be a whole lot of fun!
Start a New Business
Always fancied being your own boss but never dared to take that step!?
Starting a new business can be life-changing, so why not take the plunge and never look back?
This month can be the start of something spectacular!
Write a Bunch of Thank You Notes for Christmas
January is the perfect time to write and send all those thank you cards for all those delightful gifts you received this Christmas.
Writing a quaint and thoughtful thank you card truly shows you care – and that’s just wonderful isn’t it!?
Have a Pyjama Day
Some days you just don’t feel like getting out of bed. And that’s ok.
So, when those days come around, why not simply slip into something comfier, buy yourself a bunch of junk food and have a pyjama.
What’s your idea of the perfect pyjama day?
Donate Clothes to Charity
Have you bought a bunch of new clothes over the festive period and now you have no more room in your wardrobe?
If so, why not donate some of your old clothes to charity!?
You could seriously help someone with just a small donation, whilst also saving the planet in the meantime.
Dry January
Have you drunk too much over the Christmas period?
Do you think you could not drink for an entire month?
Give dry January a go this month – you won’t regret it.
Vouchers
Looking for an easy birthday present to buy but don’t know what to buy, then look no further than our amazing gift vouchers.
Here at [Business], we have several vouchers to best suit your needs.
Dry January
Dry January is never easy, but it’s 100% worth it.
January is the ideal time to kick the booze and get healthier in the process. Paired with regular exercise and a healthy diet, dry January could be the test you need to kick start your entire year.
Keep us updated on your progress in the comments below.
Burns Night
Have you finished your Burns Night preparations yet?
Despite that Burns Night is celebrated around the world, did you know that haggis was banned in the US in 1971 when the nation took a dim view of one of its main ingredients: sheep’s lung.
Nevertheless, enjoy yourself a plate of haggis and neeps this Burns Night!
Binge TV Series
What TV show can’t you get enough of at the moment?
You can’t beat a good TV binge hunkered down on the sofa eating a bunch of your favourite treats and snacks.
Let us know what you’re watching now in the comments below.
Veganuary
Going vegan for a month could seriously change your life!
Veganuary could seriously alter your relationship with food, prompting you to adopt the likes of Meat Free Mondays in the future.
Have you got any specialist vegan recipes? If so, we’d love to hear them!
Watch Rugby
Are you a rugby fan?
January is great for fans of the beautifully British sport. So, grab yourself a beer and don your teams’ jersey and enjoy yourself a rugby watching marathon this month.
We hope your team wins!
Take Down Christmas Decorations
Christmas is a joyous, wonderful occasion, but the feeling of taking down your Christmas decorations can be just as good as hanging them around your house when December comes around.
After the Christmas and New Year celebrations have subsided, there’s no feeling more blissful than taking down your Christmas decorations and having a good clean up.
What day do you take your Christmas decorations down?
Book Summer Holiday
There’s no time like the present to book your summer holiday.
January is also a great time to bag yourself a bargain.
So, whether it’s a sizzling summer stay in Spain or a skiing trip in Salzburg, get it booked and give yourself something to look forward to this January.
Brunch with Friends
Everyone loves brunch!
This month, why not gather your friends for a catchup over brunch and talk about the Christmas frivolities gone by.
From avocado on sourdough toast to smoked salmon bagels and a glass of fizz, we want to know your favourite food to have at brunch.
City Break
This month, whilst the weather is dark, gloomy and, let’s be honest, a bit rubbish, why not book yourself a city break and escape for a bit of extra fun?
Be it the sun in Seville, the canals of Amsterdam or the elegance of Paris, be sure to jet off to a wonderful city this January.
Dye Your Hair a New Colour
Always fancied yourself as a bit of a red head? Do you truly believe that blonds have more fun? Or maybe you’ve always thought of yourself as more of a classy brunette? Whatever it may be, why not try something new this January.
Let us know how you get on with dying your hair and be sure to share with us some snaps of the finished product in the comments below.
Read your Horoscope
Do you read your horoscope? Do you believe in them?
Horoscopes are just a bit of fun, but they can also be really fun to write and predict too.
Let us know what you think your future holds in the comments below.
Happy New Year
Happy New Year!
Make sure to start 2022 on the right foot today.
Have you made any New Year’s resolutions this year? Whether it’s to get healthier, find a new job or something fun and exciting, whatever it may be, we’d love to hear about it.
Let us know your New Year’s resolution in the comments below.
New Job
January is all about fresh starts and new beginnings.
So, does a new year bring with it for you a new job?
If you feel like your career has stagnated or you’re ready for a fresh start doing what you’ve always dreamed of, then why not dedicate this month to finding yourself a new job!?
Good luck out there!
Magazine Subscription
Did you get a magazine subscription for Christmas?
From GQ and FourFourTwo to Vogue and Country Life, magazine subscriptions make great presents because there are just so many amazing titles to choose from.
Have you got a favourite magazine you love reading? If so, we’d love to hear all about it
Baby Group
Has the new year brought with it a new baby?
If so, why not join a baby group this January?
Baby groups can be a great way for new mums and dads to meet new parents and enjoy some fun, quality time with their baby.
[Location] has some great new baby groups. Go check them out.
