When news is slow on the healthy living front I take the 'what's happening today approach' i.e. shove that day's date into Google and see what hits me. Usually I am faced with deeply historical stuff or an outdated page for a village fete.

But a few years back in my former realbuzz.com healthy living blog I searched on March the 14^th and I hit the jackpot - and it seems gentlemen, so have you. You see March 14^th is officially Steak and blow job day. Thought that might wake you up, here's the skinny from the 'founders'...

'March 14th is now officially "Steak and Blowjob Day". Simple, effective and self explanatory, this holiday has been created so you ladies finally have a day to show your man how much you love him. No cards, no flowers, no special nights on the town; the name of the holiday explains it all, just a steak and a BJ. That's it'.

So, basically it's the no nonsense, lad's version of Valentine's day, Chaps I suggest you bring this notable date to the attention of your significant others ASAP. Only one issue, Steak and BJ day is an American holiday, and I guess it's founder's didn't bank on the day conflicting any other notable date, which this year here in the UK is Mother's day. And let's face it, the coming together of these two celebrations on the same day, is a bit, well, dark. On the other hand it's a good reason to make a quick exit after dropping off the daffs.

Have a great weekend...

This might help if all doesn't go as planned

Tags: Steak, valentines, black eye,

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Heads up for Brits, it's Mother's day on Sunday (as well as another 'alternative' celebratory day that I will be posting about tomorrow - and believe me, boys that are reading, you don't want to miss tomorrow's post). Anyway, back to Mother, surprisingly my normal last-minute dash to get something pink and fluffy in the post by Sunday won't be happening, as this year I am organised. Get me...

I spend little time with my ma, most of our chats are now on the phone. Now, I say chats, that's kind of misleading as chat would describe some level of conversation and generally that doesn't happen, she talks, I listen. But, never forgetting to make the agreeing "Mmms" in all the right places - otherwise, she'll come back with 'Kirstie, are you there'.

Yes, my mum's wisdom flows believe me - sometimes it's difficult to get a letter in, let alone a word in edgeways. And there is some of her advice I tend not to follow for example, "when you go away, don't drink the water, the change won't do you good - you are much better off having a cider, as I do". Now bear in mind we are not talking tropical locations where the water maybe verging on the dodgy, she means any travelling away from home at all, and when you live in Cornwall, that's anywhere that falls outside mere 10-mile radius from home. So sorry Mum if you are reading, I can't adhere to that pearl of wisdom, I won't be swapping my S.Pellegrino for Scrumpy.

However, that said I never change her, and there are two bits of resounding advice from Mum that continue to ring in my head.

• 1. You should always have good underwear, don't scrimp
• 2. Hold on to the good people in your life - they can be hard to come by

So, I want to know what's the most resounding piece of advice that your mother gave you? It can be profound, or maybe like my Scrumpy one that just makes you nod and say, "okay mum, will do".

Tags: Mother's day, advice, water, scrumpy jack,

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