Seriously, how cute are these little Groundhogs? Punxsutawney Phil would be so proud!! Actually my friend Jen posted on Facebook that she was making Groundhog Day cookies and I just had to see what I was missing. Luckily for me, she brought me a bag of them this afternoon and they are so adorable and they smell amazing, too!

So, according to Jen, these little gingerbread groundhogs are to be placed end up on a mound of ice cream for Groundhog’s Day. If the Groundhog sees its shadow, then a “shadow” of chocolate syrup will be required.

What a fun Groundhog Day tradition! Here are some more Groundhog Day activities for you:

• Groundhog Day Coloring Activity
• 8 Groundhog Day Crafts and Activities for Kids
• More Groundhog Day Coloring Pages
• The Official Website of Punxsutawney Phil’s Groundhog Club

Do you have any special traditions for Groundhog Day?

Few will admit it, but we all know there is the secret competition that begins right around Thanksgiving and keeps going until New Year’s. It’s bigger than the best decorated house, bigger than the most extravagant tree contest… it’s the who has THE BEST HOLIDAY greeting card of the year contest! Really, it is. We all want our family’s card to be the one that makes our friends ooh and ahh over the smiling faces of our children, marvel at the creative design, and take note of the amazing things we did all year.

So how do you create the holiday card with the mostest? It’s easier than you think. Tiny Prints is my favorite place to start! The Tiny Prints 2010 Holiday Cards collection is simply the biggest selection of holiday cards ready for you to put your photos and greetings on. From formal to funky, thrifty to lavish, simple to just creative, they have it all.

And if you are like me, the self-proclaimed Queen of Procrastination, and have not ordered your cards yet, then you are in luck!  Tiny Prints has a special deal for those of us who procrastinate – Save $15 Off Any Holiday Product $99+ OR $20 Off $149+. (Code AFFDEC) but it expires 12/15/10 so don’t wait too long.

Some of my Tiny Prints favorites:

Lacy Emblem Pop-Up Photo Card – Add a touch of timeless charm to your warm wishes with this Pop-Up Holiday Card from Magnolia Press. The photo on the inside of this design will pop out when your friends open the card, letting your image stand out in a cool new way!

Every Milestone Holiday Greeting Card – Celebrate every special moment from the last year all over again in an adorable way with these fresh, modern Tri-Fold Accordion Holiday Cards from Magnolia Press. Your loved ones are sure to be delighted by this sweet design!

Inspirational Square Holiday Greeting Card
A sensational arrangement of precious photos surrounds your simple message on this chic holiday photo card created by Robyn Miller. Simple, yet stately, this card will surely bring bright smiles to its recipients’ faces.

Meaningful Message Holiday Greeting Card
This holiday photo card by Hello Little One depicts a darling dove that will spread your joyous hope for peace and love. Its classic stature and angelic message makes this card delightful and heartfelt.

While Labor Day is the only US federal holiday (as in the mail does not get delivered) during September, there are plenty of reasons to celebrate September!

7 – Labor Day
8 – Literacy Day
9 – Teddy Bear Day
11 – Patriot Day
13 – Grandparents Day
15 – Make a Hat Day
19 - Talk Like a Pirate Day
22 – 1st Day of Fall
27 – Family Health & Fitness Day
28 – Yom Kippur
29 – Inventor’s Day

Check Brownielocks for even more unique, obscure and down right fun reasons to celebrate in September!