I'll never forget how to spell principal thanks to the little "my principal is my PAL" trick I learned in grade school. As I've gotten older I've learned a little bit more about what principals actually do (they do not, in fact, live at school and sleep in the school closet). Principals are truly responsible for being a PAL to everyone – teachers, staff, parents, students, board members, and community members!

School Principal's Day is celebrated on May 1 this year. So take a moment to tell your principal how much you appreciate all that he or she does on a daily basis. Send a free ePraise card or hand-write a note of thanks; include a gift card to the local bookstore or coffee shop, or decorate their office while they're out to lunch.

May 6-12 is set aside every year as National Nurses Week. As the healthcare needs in our country grow, so do the number of working nurses! Working in this field often requires being on your game (and on your feet) for 10-12 hour shifts. It's hard work – work that many of us come into contact with many times throughout the year, and a quality nurse can make all the difference in the world!

Celebrate National Nurses Week with some of our great, new products!

A while back, I mentioned in a National Volunteer Week blog post that many of us at Baudville have signed up for the 5/3 Riverbank Run.  I was one of those people, and this year I really decided to challenge myself to run my longest race thus far: the 25K. The 5/3 Riverbank Run is host to the country's largest 25K, and it is right here in Grand Rapids, so I just had to sign up!

As you may or may not know, May is a month filled with recognition opportunities! There are so many reasons to celebrate, such as Cinco de Mayo (stay tuned for my upcoming post on that), Teacher Appreciation Week with National Teacher Day, National Nurses Day and Week, Mother's Day, and Memorial Day, just to name a few!

Teacher Appreciation Week is quickly approaching. If you haven't thought about what to do for this special week to honor the educators in your lives, we are here to help!