Use a wacky days list when you run out of blog ideas
If you ever run low on blog post ideas, a wacky days list may solve your problem. You can use the list as the basis for brainstorming exercises. Whether it’s 
Employee Appreciation Day or Be Nasty Day, it’s amazing how a holiday calendar can spark ideas for your financial blog.
Days with obvious relevance
The titles of some days may lead directly to blog post ideas. For example, Employee Appreciation Day made me think of:
- How you can help your employees by offering a better 401(k) plan
- How your firm appreciates its employees’ continued learning as they try to better serve clients
- Three budget-friendly ways to show your appreciation for your employees
Days that trigger personal stories
Some of the calendar days may trigger personal memories that you can use to make a point for your readers. Let’s take National Frozen Food Day. You have a blog post if you remember the great “deal” on frozen food that went bad when you didn’t have enough room in your freezer. There’s a lesson about false economies.
Days that serve as metaphors
Plant a Flower Day could serve as a metaphor. You can suggest steps that your clients can take that will brighten their financial lives as a flower might brighten their gardens.
How about YOU?
How do you use holidays or named days to inspire your blog’s editorial calendar? I’d like to hear from you.
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