Three easy activities build writing skills now and prepare your child for school this fall. • pad of paper • markers • paintbrush or craft sticks • water or ice cubes 1. Travel Reporter. Whether you’re heading to the beach or the backyard, bring along a pad and markers for your child to record the experience. Remember, her first […]
Today is the International Day of the World’s Indigenous People. Created by the UN to strengthen international cooperation for the solution of problems faced by indigenous people in such areas as culture, education, health, human rights, the environment, and social and economic development. Some things to do with your kids  Hello in Different Languages […]
 Do you have a favorite American artist? August is the time to celebrate his masterpieces! American Artist Appreciation Month, which is recognized during the entire month of August every year, is the perfect opportunity to attend art shows and galleries in honor of your favorite American born artist. Get in touch with your artistic […]
National Mustard Day celebrates the “King of the Condiments”.  This special day was created by the National Mustard Museum in Mount Horeb, Wi. It was created as an annual event in 1991. It’s held on the first Saturday in August, and includes live music, parades, mustard games, free hot dogs (only with mustard!) and many […]
Wiggle Your Toes Day encourages you to give your little piggy toes some exercise. Â Those ten extremities at the ends of your feet, are crying out for a little freedom. Cramped up inside a pair of shoes or sneakers all day long, your stinky toes just don’t get the chance to move about freely, […]
 Ok tell me about a smile. Wikipedia explains that a smile is a facial expression formed by flexing the muscles most notably near both ends of the mouth. The smile can be also around the eyes. Among humans, it is customarily an expression of pleasure, happiness, or amusement, but can also be an involuntary […]
National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day celebrates and enjoys sweet, tasty chocolate chips. Chocolate chips are a great invention, and certainly deserve a little recognition. After all, where would chocolate chip cookies, cakes and muffins be without the chocolate chip!? Chocolate chips are popular in cooking and baking, for a wide variety of breads, cakes, and […]
Every August 3rd is National Watermelon Day so go out and cut yourself a nice large slice of the dripping juicy fruit! No other vegetable or fruit delivers more lycopene per serving than watermelon. Lycopene reduces the risks for certain cancers (prostate, uterine, gastrointestinal, lung), promotes cardiovascular health and male fertility, and prevents macular degeneration. […]
