February 29 only comes around every four years—and this year, it falls on a Saturday—so make sure you leap at this opportunity while you can! Whether you spend it playing games, making crafts, food, or drinks, or going out, there’s so much you can do to make the most of this bonus day on the calendar.

• Make it memorable for your kids
  More than anybody, young ones will probably be fascinated by leap day, so add excitement to the occasion for them. Get creative with themed games (Jump rope, anyone? Leapfrog?), create a scavenger hunt with twenty-nine items, bake twenty-nine mini cupcakes or a cake with “29” on it, or create a time capsule to be opened in four years.



Enjoy the official leap day drink
On February 29, 1928, bartender Harry Craddock created a cocktail at the Savoy Hotel in London in honor of leap day, and scores of people have been making it since. Keep the tradition alive by making the leap year cocktail for family and friends!

Ingredients:

• 2 oz. gin
• ½ oz. Grand Marnier
• ½ oz. sweet vermouth
• Dash of fresh lemon juice
• Lemon peel or twist, for garnish



Print Recipe
1. Add ingredients (except garnish) and ice to a cocktail shaker. Shake, and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
2. Garnish, and serve.
Makes 1 cocktail



• Have fun!
  From parties and dance competitions to concerts and races being held across the country, there are so many ways to celebrate leap day with others. You can even enjoy a Bahamas cruise dedicated to celebrating leap day babies! And keep an eye out for food and shopping specials and great travel deals (some just for people born on leap day)!

For more info, visit the Honor Society of Leap Year Day Babies at leapyearday.com.