February is National Heart Month and Black History Month and a time to plan spring projects.
There are only 11 months left in 2026, which seems like a lot of time, unless you have a lot of projects on your to-do list. If you’re not waiting for the weather to break and are moving forward, the BlueBox Rental staff are ready to deliver a dumpster to your home or business job site. Contact the 
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February is also a month of celebrations.
February is Black History Month
The United States of America has been built over the last 250 years by many people from many backgrounds. February is the month to recognize Black Americans, many of whom overcame to achieve and become part of the fabric of U.S. History. Many people know names like Frederick Douglas, Thurgood Marshall, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Barack Obama and their contributions. Below are names of others who made their mark with vision, passion and hard work.
- Major Taylor (1878–1932): The first Black American world-champion cyclist, dominating in the late 1890s.
- Alice Coachman (1923–2014): The first Black woman to win an Olympic gold medal, as she competed in the 1948 London Games.
Jane Bolin (1908–2007): The first Black woman to graduate from Yale Law School and the first to serve as a judge (1939) in the U.S.- Robert Abbott (1870–1940): Founded The Chicago Defender, which became the most influential Black newspaper in the U.S., driving the Great Migration.
- Sarah Goode (1855–1905): One of the first Black women to receive a U.S. patent (1885) for her invention of the folding cabinet bed.
- Dr. Charles Drew (1904–1950): Physician and researcher who revolutionized plasma storage, organizing the first large-scale blood banks.
- Patricia Bath (1942–2019): First Black female doctor to receive a medical patent (1988) for a laser cataract treatment device.
- Eunice Hunton Carter (1899–1970): A pioneering prosecutor in New York, helping break up organized crime syndicates in the 1930s.
Wisdom for the heart during National Heart Month
- Be smoke-free. Click on this link to learn how to quit smoking.
- Manage your blood cholesterol. Click here to learn how to manage you cholesterol.
- Manage your blood pressure. This link to the Mayo Clinic can help with blood pressure issues.
- Manage diabetes, and get tested for it if not diagnosed with it. Read more here about this disease that impacts 10 percent of the country.
Be physically active. Try these six low-impact cardio exercises.- Achieve and maintain a healthy weight. Get moving and then click here for tips to control your appetite.
- Enjoy a variety of nutritious foods. Click here for 20 foods that can save your heart.
- Look after your mental health. Here are nine suggestions to help your mental health.
Valentines Day gift ideas for 2026
Flowers and jewelry for her? Power tools and ties for him? Candy for the kids? These are all good gifts, but maybe looking for something different for 
2026’s most romantic holiday. One of the great things about the advent of AI is being able to ask it, “What are the best Valentines Day gifts for 2026” and get answers found here.
If this list does not give you any acceptable ideas, think about a day of just doing things and spending time together as a couple or family. In today’s busy atmosphere, unplugging and creating memories together — especially since February 14th is on a Saturday in 2026 — may be the best gift for everyone in your household.