Yay! One of my favorite days is here. September 6th is national “Read a Book Day!” We are calling on all book lovers to grab a book they might enjoy and spend part of the day reading! It’s one of life’s simple pleasures. You can even start or join a book club where you will […]
Happy Dog Day!
Bow-Wow! Let’s spoil our four-legged paw friends especially on National Dog Day! Why not: Buy a special toy for your puppy dog Play with your dog Praise your dog Give your dog a special food treat Give your dog a bath or haircut Go for a walk with your dog Pet your dog Look at […]
Explore Your Child’s Options
Help your child be prepared for anything coming their way! Findsomethingnew.org is a website that highlights educational pathways, self-assessments, scholarships, and information about rising careers. It also provides a directory of services like childcare and food assistance. The Interest Assessment shows results for six unique career paths: Realistic (hands-on, building) Investigative (intellectual activities, problem solving) […]
Be Patriotic and Vote!
Be patriotic and vote! Be informed and vote! When you vote you show your support for your favorite candidate and issues! Many have given their lives to support the freedoms we now enjoy!
VOTE – Primary Election
Remember to vote in your state primary election in 2020. A primary election is when voters show support for their favorite candidates and issues for an upcoming election. Tips for teaching your child about the voting process: Model the behavior. Show your child the location where you will be voting. Take something age appropriate to […]
Flooding in China
Recent heavy rains and floods have washed away the Song Dynasty Bridge and destroyed ancient palaces in China. The Yangtze River has risen 16 feet above ground level. To put this in perspective, the Yangtze River is the longest river in Asia, the third-longest in the world, and the longest in the world to flow […]
Summer Activities
What are you doing this summer? Walking, swimming, hiking, jogging, boating, biking, fishing, trail discovery, shopping, eating/picnics, going to new places/returning to old places? Do not be afraid to do something. It’s your life. Go. Do. Have fun!
Comet NEOWISE
Stargazers will have a once in a lifetime opportunity to spot a rare object in the sky this month. The Comet NEOWISE will fly through the inner solar system for the first time in 6,800 years. Comet NEOWISE has been getting brighter and brighter in the early-morning sky. In the next few days, it will […]
National French Fry Day
Happy National French Fry Day! French Fries come in so many different cuts and styles, there’s a favorite for everyone to enjoy! French fries, also known as chips, fries, finger chips, or French-fried potatoes, are sticks of deep-fried potatoes. They come in all kinds of sizes such as curls, waffles, crinkles, or tornado cut. Enjoy […]
Is the Food Crisis Over?
Is the supermarket food crisis over? It looks like right now all kinds of foods are available in everyone’s local grocery store. However, is it possible for our supermarket chain to be disrupted again? Before the coronavirus, 3.7% of grocery shopping in the United States was online By May 2020, 21.1% of grocery shopping had […]
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