Don't Be A Jerk and Have Some Jerky

It's time for Hashtag Holiday Trivia, brought to you by Inland Empire Health Plan.

Looking for a reason to celebrate today? We’ve got four! From sweet treats to towering pups, here’s what’s happening on this Thursday, June 12th:

🥩 National Jerky Day

Love a good road trip snack? Then today’s for you. Jerky — that salty, chewy, nutrient-packed dried meat — is being honored for its long shelf life and serious flavor. Fun fact: after drying, a pound of meat shrinks down to just about four ounces. Portable protein at its finest!

🍪 National Peanut Butter Cookie Day

Just three ingredients — peanut butter, sugar, and eggs — and you’ve got yourself a batch of rich, chewy goodness. Whether you’re a baking pro or just need a sweet fix, peanut butter cookies are on the menu today.

🐶 National Great Dane Day

They may be gentle giants, but Great Danes are also some of the biggest dogs in the world — measuring up to 32 inches at the shoulder!

🌹 National Red Rose Day

The red rose — a classic symbol of love and romance — is the official flower of June, and today we celebrate it in all its fragrant glory. Whether you’re giving, receiving, or just stopping to smell one, it’s a day to honor beauty, affection, and a little old-fashioned charm.

So whether you're snacking on jerky, baking cookies, hugging a Great Dane, or admiring a red rose, there’s plenty of joy packed into June 12.

Now go make it a good one. ❤️🌹🐾🍪