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You Will Want To Celebrate This Holiday

Some fun and inexpensive ways to celebrate one of the finer holidays in May.

Catherine Manett

May 17, 2016

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May 25 is National Wine Day in the United States!

We probably all knew that Mother's Day is May 8 this year, and that Memorial day is May 30, but did you know our National Wine Day is May 25? If you're like me, you're going to want to find a relaxing and inexpensive way to celebrate this holiday with your friends. Head to your nearest winery, grab some cheese and crackers at the grocery store, and get ready to celebrate with these creative and fun ideas that will be sure to impress your party guests.

Board Games and Wine Night

Your friends are sure to love a friendly and competitive game of Monopoly along with their favorite glass of wine. Stock up on your reds or whites (or a little bit of both) and break out all the old games stored away in your closet. You'll see who is the most competitive and share a few laughs throughout the night. You can even purchase your own copy of "Wine-opoly" online for only $16.97.

Blind Wine Date

This one is my personal favorite. Buy a few bottles of wine, and cover them in paper bags. Write a number each bag. Have your friends observe, smell, and taste each one, and guess which type of wine it is. You'll learn which of your friends is a real wine "Cono Sur". Your friends might also realize they've fallen for a new, unexpected red or white during their blind wine date. Make sure to reward the winner with a small prize. A bottle of pinot noir perhaps?

Wine Trivia

Create a variety of different wine related games to play throughout your night in. Fill a jar with wine corks and have your friends guess how many there are. You can also visit www.winerist.com for some simple and fun wine trivia to quiz your guests.

Paint and Sip

This idea is becoming more and more popular because it is so fun. Buy some canvases, paint and brushes and allow your friends to display their creativity while sipping their favorite wine. If you don't want to make a mess at your house, there are tons of places around that host "Wine and Sip" events. Be sure to check Groupon for deals in your area. Everyone will leave with their artwork and great memories of their first time celebrating "National Wine Day."

Be sure to let me know in the comments bellow how you plan on celebrating National Wine Day. No matter how I celebrate, I know I'll have a glass of Moscato in my hand.

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Here are just a few of those things.

Take the time to thank that one friend in your life you will never let go of.

1. Thank you for being the one I can always count on to be honest.

2. Thank you for accepting me for who I am.

3. Thank you for teaching me what real love feels like.

4. Thank you for always making sure I'm safe.

5. Thank you for going through things with me.

6. Thank you for teaching me to take care of myself.

7. Thank you for going out of your way to make me feel supported.

8. Thank you for always being there to back me up, even when you know I'm wrong.

9. Thank you for constantly pushing me to live up to my potential.

10. Lastly, thank you for making such a huge impact on my life.

It sucks, but you’ll make it through

1. Please just be seasonal allergies

2. I must not have gotten enough sleep last night

3. I’ll just take a little nap

4. Oh no, I have so much due tomorrow!

5. I’m fine, I’ll just sleep it off

6. Do I have to be responsible today?

7. Ugh no, I can’t actually be sick

8. Alright, I’ll take some medicine and I’ll be fine

9. This is the worst day of my life

10. Mom?

11. She was right (like always)

12. Too bad you're busy and can’t take the day off tomorrow

13. You think about taking the day off, but realize you have like three tests

14. You think you're actually going to be sick forever

15. Finally, you're better!

Sleepovers are not a thing. They're just not.

1. You only ask things once.

2. Seriously, you only ask once.

3. When you do muster up the courage to ask your parents for something, you creep around and wait until they’re in a good mood.

4. Before you get that final yes, you have to go through an interview.

5. If you ever got “the eye,” you knew you were screwed.

6. You were always the first to leave your group of friends when hanging out.

7. If you say you will be home at a certain time, you better be home at that time.

8. Seeing a missed call from your parents sends fear and horror through your veins.

9. If relatives are coming over to the house, your room better be clean.

10. You are careful about what jokes you share with your parents.

11. "You’re not an adult until you turn 18! You can do whatever you want then!"

12. If plans change while you’re out, you better text or call.

13. Don’t talk back. Ever.

14. When you’re called by your full name, you’re in deep trouble.

15. Don’t make them call your name twice.

16. Sleepovers are not a thing.

17. Despite all of these things, you know your parents love you.

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