July Calendar Inspiration for Writing Social Media Posts, Articles, and Blog Posts

by Edie Melson @EdieMelson 
July is just around the corner, so let's get started on 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 July IsNational Anti-boredom monthNational Contract Sewing monthNational Grilling monthNational Watermelon MonthWorld Watercolor monthUnlucky Month for WeddingsNational Picnic monthNational Blueberry monthNational Peach monthNational Ice Cream monthIndependent Retailer monthNational Hot Dog monthNational Cell Phone Courtesy monthNational Horseradish monthNational Culinary Arts monthNational Baked Bean month
July Special WeeksBe Nice to Jersey week (first full week in July)National Farriers week (second week in July)National Book Keepers week (starts third Sunday in July)Parenting Gifted Children week (third week in July)Nature the Sunset Week (third week in July)Captive Nations week (third week in July)National Hepatitis awareness week (week of July 28)National Moth week (last week in July)
July Special DaysJuly 1National Creative Ice Cream Flavors DayCanada Day / Dominion DayNational U.S Postage Stamp DayInternational Joke DayNational Gingersnap DayNational Postal Worker Day
July 2National Wildland Firefighter DayNational Anisette DayI forgot DayMade in America DayWorld UFO Day
July 3National Chocolate Wafer DayNational fried Clam DayDisobedience dayStay out of the Sun DayNational Compliment Your Mirror DayNational Eat Your Beans Day
July 4Independence DayAlice in Wonderland DayNational Country Music DaySidewalk Egg Frying DayNational Caesar Salad DayNational Barbecued Spareribs Day
July 5National Play Outside Day (First Saturday of Every MonthNational Hop-A-Park Day (First Saturday in July)International Cherry Pit Spitting Day (First Saturday in July)National Bikini DayNational Hawaii DayNational Graham Cracker dayNational Workaholics DayNational Apple Turnover Day
July 6National Fried Chicken DayBuild a Scarecrow DayInternational Kissing DayNational Hand Roll Day
July 7National Day of Rock 'N RollNational Koi DayNational strawberry Sundae DayGlobal Forgiveness DayChocolate DayNational Macaroni DayNational Father Daughter Take a Walk Day
July 8Cow Appreciation Day (Second Tuesday in July)National Chocolate with Almonds DayNational Freezer Pop DayNational Blueberry DayVideo Games Day
July 9National Sugar Cookie DayNational Dimples DayFashion Day
July 10National Kitten DayChronic Disease DayPick Blueberries DayTeddy Bear Picnic DayNational Clerihew Day
July 11National French Fry Day (Second Friday in July)Collector Car Appreciation Day (Second Friday in July)National Motorcycle Day (Second Friday in July)National 7-Eleven DayAll American Pet Photo DayMake Your Own Sundae DayNational Rainier Cherry DayWorld Population DayNational Cheer Up the Lonely DayNational Blueberry Muffin Day
July 12Paper Bag DayEat Your Jello DayNational Pecan Pie DayNational Simplicity DayNational Different Colored Eyes Day
July 13National Delaware DayNational Beans 'N Franks DayEmbrace Your Geekness DayFool's Paradise DayNational Nitrogen Ice Cream DayOxymoron DayNational Barbershop Music Appreciation Day
July 14National Mac 'N Cheese dayNational Tape Measure DayBarn DayPandemonium DayShark Awareness Day
July 15Social Media Giving DayNational Tapioca Pudding DayNational I Love Horses DayNational Gummi worm DayNational Pet Fire Safety DayBe a Dork DayNational Give Something Away Day
July 16National Hot Dog Day (Third Wednesday in July)Corn Fritters DayFresh Spinach DayNational Cherry DayWorld Snake DayNational Personal Chef Day
July 17National Dole Whip Day (Third Thursday in July)Get to Know Your Customers Day (Third Thursday of each quarter) National Lottery DayNational World Emoji DayNational Yellow Pic DayNational Tattoo DayNational Wrong Way Corrigan DayNational Peach Ice Cream Day
July 18National Sour Candy DayNational Caviar DayNational Tropical Fruit DayWorld Listening day
July 19Toss away the "Could Haves" And "Should Haves" Day (Third Saturday in JulyInternational Retainer DayNational Play DayStick Out Your Tongue DayNational Words with Friends Day
July 20National Ice Cream Day (Third Sunday in July)Ice Cream Soda DayNational Pennsylvania DayNational Moon DaySpace Exploration DayUgly Truck DayNational Fortune Cookie DayNational Lollipop Day
July 21National Get Out of the Doghouse Day (Third Monday in July)National Be Someone DayNational Lamington DayNational Junk Food Day
July 22National Penuche Fudge DayNational Hammock DayNational Mango DaySpoonerism Day
July 23National Lemon DayNational Sprinkle DayNational Vanilla Ice Cream DayGorgeous Grandma Day
July 24National Refreshment Day (Fourth Thursday in July)National Thermal Engineer DayNational Drive-Thru DayNational Cousins DayTell an Old Joke DayNational Amelia Earhart Day
July 25National Get Gnarly Day (Last Friday in July)National Talk in an Elevator Day (Last Friday in July)System Administrator Appreciation Day (Last Friday in July)National Hot Fudge Sundae DayNational Hire a Veteran DayNational Wine and Cheese DayNational Thread the Needle DayNational Merry-Go-Round Day
July 26National Day of the Cowboy (Fourth Saturday in July)National Bagelfest DayNational All or Nothing DayNational Coffee Milkshake DayNational Disability Independence DayNational Auth and Uncle's Day
July 27National Parents' Day (Fourth Sunday in July)National Korean War Veterans Armistice DayNational Creme Brûlée DayTake Your Houseplants for a Walk DayWalk on Stilts DayNational Love is Kind DayNational New Jersey Day
July 28National Waterpark DayBuffalo Soldiers DayNational Milk Chocolate Day
July 29National Chicken Wing DayNational Lipstick DayInternational Tiger DayNational Lasagna Day
July 30National climb a Mountain DayNational Father-in-Law DayNational Whistleblower DayNational Cheesecake DayInternational Day of FriendshipPaperback Book day
July 31National Intern Day (Last Thursday in July)National Chili Dog Day (Last Thursday in July)National Mutt Day (July 31 and December 2)National Avocado DayInternational Lifeguard Appreciation DayNational Raspberry Cake 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 her camera lens. She’s a writer who feels lost without that device & an unexpected speaker who loves to encourage an audience. She also embraces the ultimate contradiction of being an organized creative. She knows the necessity of Soul Care and leads retreats, conferences & workshops around the world on staying connected to God. Her numerous books, including the award-winning Soul Cares eries & reflect her passion to help others develop the strength of their God-given gifts. Her blog, The Write Conversation is recognized as one of the top 101 industry resources. 
She and husband Kirk have been married 40+ years and raised three sons. They live in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and can often be found hiking—with Edie clinging to the edge of a precipice for the perfect camera angle and Kirk patiently carrying her camera bag and tripod. Connect with her on her website, WWW.EDIEMELSON.COM and through social media.