NATIONAL DON’T CRY OVER SPILLED MILK DAY – February 11
Sat Feb 11th

National Don’t Cry Over Spilled Milk Day

Even though life isn't going your way, Don't Cry Over Spilled Milk Day promotes a positive attitude on February 11th. It's a day for seeing the bright side of life and then carrying the same feeling with you every day. Do not be concerned and do not be concerned about the little things. Life is too short to allow the little things to bother us.

The proverb was "No weeping for shed milk," as used by James Howell in 1659. The saying has evolved, but it still holds its original intent. There is no change in what is done, and protesting about it serves no purpose.

Everyone knows that unexpected or unplanned events happen in life, often daily. Life is much brighter and simpler with a positive attitude.

#dontcryoverspilledmilkday is a common occurrence in the United States. Here's how to celebrate #dontcryoverspilledmilkday

  • Don't cry over spilled milk
  • Be prepared! We often do not know, prepare, or organise our day. Although not every detail needs to be planned, the day's general stuff does
  • Prepare for the unexpected. Things happen whether we are or what we do. Kids get sick. Customers make special requests. In front of you, a car pulls out. The server brings the wrong dish. You take the wrong turn. If you adjust and press forward, it will only be a blip on your day
  • Have a contingency plan in case. These come in especially handy for big events. We're talking about surprise parties or a wedding. In the end, the good memories we make are what's really important about special occasions. It really won't matter if a little milk should fall, spill, spill, or spill, while everyone laughs, dances, and smiles, it won't matter
  • Breathe is a Breathe. Ask yourself, Does this issue matter in a day? Ask yourself, Will this issue matter in a day? If the answer is no, then it's just a little spilled milk. How about a week? Is it really a no? It's still spilled milk. If the issue does't change the entire course of your life, it's just spilled milk
  • Share how you cope with life's twists and turns. To post on social media, use the hashtag #DontCryOverSpilledMilkDay

Spilled milk FAQ

Q. Is it spilled or spilt?

Both are correct. Spilt has the same meaning as spilled, although spilled is more popular today. However, spilt/spilled milk does creep into our vocabulary more when using the phrase "Don't cry over spilt/spilled milk."

Is there a word similar to the "Don't cry over spilled milk" idiom?

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  • It is what it is
  • What's done is done
  • Let bygones be bygones
  • It's all water under the bridge