June Inspiration for Writing Social Media Posts, Articles, and Blog Posts

by Edie Melson @EdieMelson
May is almost over so let’s get a jump start for May writing ideas. The calendar is a great place to start when we’re looking for writing ideas. Crazy (and even legit) holidays are great conversation starters for social media sites, articles, and blogging. This month is especially fun for writers because of all the writing/reading related holidays. How many can you find? Be sure to leave your thoughts in the comment section at the end of the post. 
The Month of June IsNational Portuguese Heritage MonthNational Migraine Awareness MonthNational PTSD Awareness MonthNational Home Ownership MonthNational Give a Bunch of Balloons MonthNational Pollinators MonthNational DJ MonthNational Safety MonthMen's Health MonthAfrican-American Music Appreciation MonthNational Soul Food MonthNational Papaya MonthNational Iced Tea MonthNational Great Outdoors MonthNational Dairy MonthNational Country Cooking MonthNational Camping MonthNational Candy MonthFresh Fruit and Vegetable MonthNational Adopt a Cat MonthTurkey Lovers MonthNational Rose MonthZoo and Aquarium Month
June Special WeeksNational Flag Football Week (First Full Week in June)Community Health Improvement Week (First Full Week in June)Bed Bugs Awareness Week (First Full Week in June)National Gardening Week (First Full Week of June)International Clothesline Week (Begins First Saturday in June)National CPR and AED Awareness Week (Jun 1 - 7)National Fishing and Boating Week (Begins First Full Weekend of June)Canadian Environment Week (Week of June 5)Nursing Assistants Week (Begins Thursday of Second Full Week)Right of Way Professionals Week (Second Full Week of June)National Little League Week (Second Week of June)National Flag Week (Week of June 14)National Play Catch Week (third Full Week in June)Men's Health Week (Week before Father's Day)Waste and Recycling Workers Week (Week of June 17)Animal Rights Awareness Week (Third Week in June)Universal Father's Week (Third Week in June)National Lighting Safety Awareness Week (Last Full Week in June)Wildland Firefighter Week of Remembrance (June 30 - July 6)
June Special DaysJune 1National Game Show DayNational Nail Polish DayNational Olive Daynational Hazelnut Cake DayNational Pen Pal DayNational Say Something Nice DayNational Go Barefoot DayNational Heimlich Maneuver DayNational Cancer Survivor's Day (First Sunday in June)
June 2International Volkswagen Bus DayNational Rotisserie Chicken DayNational Bubba DayNational Rocky Road DayNational Leave the Office Early Day
June 3National Egg DayNational Chocolate Macaroon DayNational Repeat DayNational Repeat Day
June 4National Hug Your Cat DayNational Clean Beauty DayNational Safe DayNational Cheese DayNational Old Maids Day
June 5National Ketchup DayNational Start Over DayNational Veggie Burger DayNational Gingerbread DayNational Moonshine Day
June 6D-DayNational Eyewear DayNational Higher Education DayNational Applesauce Cake DayNational Dive-In Movie DayNational Yo-Yo DayNational Gardening Exercise DayNational Doughnut Day (First Friday in June)
June 7National Chocolate ice Cream DayWorld Caring DayNational Oklahoma DayNational VCR DayNational Boone DayNational Black Bear Day (First Saturday in June)National Bubbly Day (First Saturday in June)National Prairie Day (First Saturday in June)National Trails Day (First Saturday in June)National Play Outside Day (First Saturday of Every Month)
June 8National Upsy Daisy DayNational Name Your Poison DayNational Best Friends DayChildren's Day (Second Sunday in June)
June 9National Earl DayNational Strawberry Rhubarb Pie DayNational Donald Duck Day
June 10National Frosted Cookie DayNational Egg Roll DayNational Herbs and Spices DayNational Black Cow DayNational Iced Tea DayNational Ballpoint Pen DayNational Forklift Safety Day (Second Tuesday in June)National Call Your Doctor Day (Second Tuesday in June)
June 11National Making Life Beautiful DayNational German Chocolate Cake DayNational Corn on the Cob Day
June 12National Peanut Butter Cookie DayNational Jerky DayNational Loving DayNational Red Rose Day
June 13National Golf Cart DayNational Random Acts of Light DayNational Kitchen Klutzes of America DayNational Weed Your Garden DayNational Sewing Machine DayNational Blame Someone Else Day (First Friday the 13th of the Year)National Movie Night (Second Friday in June)Wear Blue Day (Friday Before Father's Day)
June 14National Cucumber DayNational New Mexico DayArmy BirthdayNational Strawberry Shortcake Daynational Pop Goes the Weasel DayNational Flag DayNational Dragonfly Day (Second Saturday in June)National Outlet Shopping Day (Second Saturday in June)
June 15National Big Boy DayNational Foam Party DayNational Megaladon DayNature Photography DayNational Smile Power DayNational Turkey Lovers' Day (Third Sunday in June)Father's Day (Third Sunday in June)
June 16National Fudge Day
June 17National Mascot DayNational Cherry Tart DayNational Apple Strudel DayNational Eat Your Vegetables DayNational Root Beer Day
June 18National Wanna Get Away DayNational Splurge DayNational Go Fishing Day
June 19World Sauntering DayJuneteenthNational Watch DayNational Free BSD DayNational Garfield the Cat Day
June 20National Hike with a Geek DayNational Ice Cream Soda DayNational Vanilla Milkshake DayNational American Eagle DayNational Take Your Dog to Work Day (Friday after Father's Day)National Seashell Day (First Day of Summer)
June 21National Wagyu DayNational Smoothie DayNational Arizona DayNational Day of the GongNational Selfie DayGo Skateboarding DayNational Daylight Appreciation DayNational Peaches 'N' Cream DaySummersgiving (Saturday after the Summer Solstice)
June 22International Being You DayNational Kissing DayNational HVAC Tech DayNational Onion Rings DayNational Chocolate Eclair Day
June 23National Detroit-Style Pizza DayNational Hydration DayNational Pecan Sandies Daynational Pink Day
June 24National Patch DayNational Take Back the Lunch Break DayNational Pralines DayNational Parchment Day (Last Wednesday in June)
June 25National strawberry Parfait DayNational Leon DayNational Catfish Day
June 26National Barcode Daynational Coconut DayNational Chocolate Pudding Day National Beautician's DayNational Handshake Day (Last Thursday in June)National Bombe Pop Day (Last Thursday in June)
June 27National Sunglasses DayNational Onion DayNational Ice Cream Cake DayNational PTSD Awareness DayNational Orange Blossom Day
June 28National Foodie DayNational Logistics DayNational Alaska DayNational Insurance Awareness DayNational Paul Bunyan DayNational Mural Day (Last Saturday in June)
June 29National Almond Buttercrunch DayNational Waffle Iron DayNational Camera Day
June 30Social Media Daynational Meteor Watch Day
Now it's your turn. What holidays inspire you? Do any of them strike a nerve for marketing or a fun post? Share how you'll use them in the comments section below and inspire us!
Don't forget to join the conversation!Blessings, Edie
If you're interested in doing your own research into holidays, here are several websites to get you started!Brownie Lock: HTTPS://WWW.BROWNIELOCKS.COM/MONTH2.HTMLHoliday Insights: HTTPS://WWW.HOLIDAYINSIGHTS.COM/MOREHOLIDAYS/APRIL.HTMNational Day Calendar: HTTPS://WWW.NATIONALDAYCALENDAR.COM/YEAR-AT-A-GLANCE
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Edie Melson is a woman of faith with ink-stained fingers observing life through the lens of her camera. She’s a writer who feels lost without her camera and a card-carrying introvert who loves to encourage an audience. She also embraces the ultimate contradiction of being an organized creative. As a popular speaker, she’s encouraged and challenged audiences across the country and around the world. Her numerous books, including the award-winning Soul Care series reflect her passion to help others develop the strength of their God-given gifts and apply them to their lives.
She and husband Kirk have been married 43+ years, and live near their three sons and three grandchildren in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Edie and Kirk can often be found with their big black dog hiking—Edie hanging off ledges for the best camera angle and Kirk patiently carrying her tripod. Connect with her on her website, WWW.EDIEMELSON.COM and through social media.