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The Ideal Team
Jan 4, 20231 min read
Fun Facts: National Bean Day!
One of the healthiest plant proteins around, beans have a number of benefits to our overall health and well-being, but did you know beans...
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The Ideal Team
Dec 9, 20221 min read
Fun Facts: Christmas Cards
Today is #ChristmasCardDay! Each year around this time many of us begin the fine art of mailing holiday cards to friends and loved ones...
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The Ideal Team
Nov 25, 20221 min read
Fun Facts: Eiffel Tower
When sharing memories and starting conversations with your elderly loved ones, consider familiar topics such as famous landmarks like the...
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The Ideal Team
Oct 14, 20221 min read
Benefits of Eggs!
Today, the International Egg Commission celebrates #WorldEggDay! This global celebration, first established in Vienna in 1996, ...
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The Ideal Team
Sep 16, 20221 min read
Autumn Leaves
Ever wonder why leaves change colour in the Fall? Well, it's not the cooler temperature or the weather that causes them to change...
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The Ideal Team
Aug 12, 20221 min read
Friday Facts: Elephants
Today is #WorldElephantDay! A day to celebrate, honour and protect the Earth's largest land animal. Through education, donations,...
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The Ideal Team
Jul 1, 20221 min read
Fun Facts: Canada Day
Happy Canada Day! Canada celebrates its 155th birthday today and we wanted to share some fun facts that you can share with your elderly...
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The Ideal Team
Jun 1, 20221 min read
Fun Facts: Stethoscopes!
You rarely see a doctor without a stethoscope nowadays, but what are its origins!? Stethoscopes have been around for hundreds of years...
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The Ideal Team
May 26, 20221 min read
Fun Facts: Paper Airplanes
On May 26th each year, National Paper Airplane Day honours this simple aeronautical toy that has been around for thousands of years. This...
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The Ideal Team
May 18, 20221 min read
Fun Facts: Birds
This week, we have been exploring the topic of birds, so today, we thought we would share some fun and interesting facts about this often...
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The Ideal Team
May 12, 20221 min read
Fun Facts: Origami
Origami is an ancient art form believed to have been around for nearly 2000 years, derived from the Japanese tradition of paper folding....
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The Ideal Team
May 6, 20221 min read
Flashback Friday: May 6th
One of the most iconic television shows, I Love Lucy, began airing in 1951. Starting as a popular radio show called "My Favorite...
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The Ideal Team
May 5, 20221 min read
Fun Facts: Cinco de Mayo
Did you know that Cinco de Mayo is not widely celebrated in Mexico?! In fact, it remains a day just like any other, except in the city of...
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The Ideal Team
Apr 28, 20221 min read
Fun Facts: Lei Day (Hawaii)
Well, April is nearing its end and Sunday, May 1st is traditionally known as May Day! May Day marks the midway point between the Spring...
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The Ideal Team
Apr 21, 20221 min read
Fun Facts: Earth Day
Tomorrow marks the 52nd Earth Day! A day we celebrate this beautiful and giving planet of ours by discussing change and how we can help...
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The Ideal Team
Apr 14, 20221 min read
Fun Facts: Happy Easter!
Today, Holy Thursday, millions of Catholics and Christians around the world commemorate the Last Supper of Jesus Christ. This holy day...
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The Ideal Team
Apr 7, 20221 min read
Fun Facts: World Health Day!
Today, April 7th is World Health Day and also marks the date in 1948 when the World Health Organization was founded. World Health Day is...
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The Ideal Team
Mar 31, 20221 min read
Fun Facts: April Fools Day
Tomorrow is April 1st and that means you may begin noticing unusual stories pop up online or in the media, seeing practical jokes being...
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The Ideal Team
Mar 24, 20221 min read
Fun Facts: Sunflowers
Did you know that these beautiful sunny flowers are native to North America being first grown over 5,000 years ago!? Sunflowers are...
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The Ideal Team
Mar 17, 20221 min read
Fun Facts: St. Patrick's Day!
Happy St. Patrick's Day! St. Patrick's Day has been celebrated for over 1,500 years with the earliest known celebrations held in the 17th...
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