Labor Day has a lot of associations. It celebrates fair working conditions, but to a lot of people it also means the end of summertime and the beginning of the back-to-school season. And let’s not forget that Labor Day also means picnics and a day at the pool to a lot of us. Whatever your…
Wednesday, September 1 is Ginger Cat Appreciation Day! My husband and I have four ginger cats—Moose, Ralph, Rufus, and Droolie—so I couldn’t let this particular day of appreciation go by without recognizing it. They are all chunky troublemakers that we love dearly. To celebrate this rather random day, print this learning center on decomposing…
On July 4, 1776, the final draft of the Declaration of Independence was approved. But what happened on July 5? I did a bit of Internet digging to find out! The Declaration was given to a printer by the name of John Dunlap. He then made 200 copies of the document to send throughout the…
It’s hot here. This has been a strange year because it feels like we went from a comfortable spring one day to a full-on sweaty summer the next. I’m honestly not a big fan of summer in NC. It’s really humid and really buggy. (I’m a mosquito magnet.) With all this heat comes a desire…
I wish you all a peaceful Memorial Day and a quick reminder of the purpose of this day. Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day because people decorated soldiers’ graves with wreaths and flowers. Although many of us have cookouts and outdoor activities because it’s a day off work, don’t forget to honor those who…
Every year I make a card for my mom for Mother’s Day. I feel that a homemade card says a lot to the recipient about how much they’re loved. That’s why mothers and other special individuals will enjoy this homemade card from their youngsters. I suspect some will even store it as a keepsake. I…
We have not had a sunny spring as of late. In fact, it’s been downright rainy, with lots of thunderstorms, hail, and the occasional tornado watch. To be honest, I love rainy weather, but the mud on my shoes is getting to be a bit much. Let’s put out some sunny vibes with this spring…
This Wednesday is St. Patrick’s Day, a day celebrating Ireland’s patron saint. We know some facts about St. Patrick, but many of us have absorbed a lot of misinformation as well. For example, did he chase snakes out of the country? It isn’t likely. Ireland’s climate is not snake friendly. Did he wear green, as…
March is supposed to come in like a lion and go out like a lamb, but this week has been gorgeous here in North Carolina. Honestly, I’m a little concerned about the end of March. Would Mother Nature throw a snowstorm our way just for fun? I wouldn’t put it past her. Whether you have…
It’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day—a day to commemorate the goals and achievements of this great man. It isn’t easy to teach about MLK at the elementary level without oversimplifying racial inequality (or going overboard so that the lesson goes over their heads). My favorite “lesson” about race wasn’t even a lesson I prepared at…