OCTOBER ... Breast Cancer Awareness Month                                                                                     SEPTEMBER )) NOVEMBER
Written by Tanya Susoev

The name October originated from the Greek prefix "octo" which means "eight". October became the eight month in the Roman Calendar.

 Important Dates:

4•   National Child Health Day
7•   Depression Screening Day
11• Columbus Day
16• World Food Day
20• Love Your Body Day
24• United Nations Day
25• Make a Difference Day
31• Holloween

 Going Out: At the heart of fall, take time to enjoy the colors of the season.
Try a new restaurant, art exhibition, or show regularly.

 Relationships: Take time and have fun with your kids.

School is in full swingswing and if you're like most families, your schedule leaves little free time. What with soccer games on Saturday, shopping and homework, it's easy to forget to just have fun. So this month, make it a point to reconnect.

For a really fun project, put together a simple Halloween costume. Start on the Internet to get Ideas and find something age-appropriate. Pick up your fabric and sew, or spend the afternoon cruising second hand stores for Inexpensive costumes. Not only will your kids have something original to wear for Halloween but you will also get some greatly missed quality time.

 Seasonal Tips: To every season, there is a purpose so "season" your life with our spicy tips.

 Financial Tips: Income tax return information:

• Anyone who filed a 4688 Form for an Automatic Extension, the deadline for your income tax return is October 17.

 Glorious Past: A long time ago, in October...

• First World Series competition takes place, 1903.
• Henry Ford introduces the Model T, 1908.
• Walt Disney World opens, 1971.
• The First Railroad is built through Massachusets, 1826.
• Saturday Night Live broadcasts for the first time, 1975.
• A 7.1 Earthquake shakes San Francisco, 1989.
• Mother Theresa wins the Noble Peace Prize, 1979.
• The Erie Canal opens in New York, 1825.

 Moon Rises & Sunrise Sunsets: If you want to know exactly when the moon hits your eye, like a big pizza pie, try this calculator:

• Custom Sunrise Sunset Calendar

 October Traits: Find out why you are so indecisive (and diplomatic, romantic, gullible... ).

• Astrological Signs: Libra: September 23 - October 22 & Scorpio: October 23 rd – November 21

• Birthstone: Libra: Opal (traditional, means hope), Sapphire (modern)

• Flowers: Calendula (represents grief and jealousy)

The Agogus calendar is a great tool to help you enjoy the best of each month.