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…
This Thursday, July 11, is National Swimming Pool Day! What with the hot weather many people are experiencing, I’m thinking this is a holiday we should celebrate every day. And since a lot of us are quite a drive from the nearest body of water, swimming pools are the popular choice for cooling off. So…
I recently went to the beach with some friends and, for some reason, forgot to put sunscreen on my legs. Seriously. I slathered sunscreen everywhere except for those very important parts that keep me mobile. As you can imagine, my legs were burned to a crisp. Sunscreen is so important! It’s definitely a healthy habit…
I am all about helping turtles cross the road. And I’ve accomplished this helpful move several times with small turtles. But this big guy was having none of it. The Youtube videos that show viewers how to safely move snapping turtles across the road without losing a finger apparently only work with snappers who are…
Tomorrow, August 3, is National Watermelon Day! I’m honestly more of a cantaloupe girl, but watermelon is tasty too…and it just screams summer to me. What should you do on National Watermelon Day, other than eat watermelon? Why, you should try some of these excellent ideas on this tasty and popular treat. Enjoy! …
It’s the middle of July, and here in Greensboro, NC it is hot. I don’t even know why I bother taking a shower in the morning because as soon as I step outside I’m a sweaty mess. Almost every day I see heat advisories from various weather forecasts–and it reminds me that we all need…
I am the proud owner of a “new-to-me” gas grill. This is my first grill ever, and I’m really not sure what to do with it—but I’m willing to learn! Tomorrow, I’m attempting hamburgers. Wish me luck! In honor of this momentous occasion, I give you hamburger activities. Hamburger poetry? You bet! Click here for…
As a teacher, I liked nothing more than finding a good pattern or a good set of cards and then coming up with an activity to go with it. Many times, just seeing the cards made an idea pop into my head. Perfect! On a whim, I searched for “ocean” on our website and specified…
Ah, the fabulous flip-flop! Nothing says summer quite like this humble little shoe. It actually took me a while to embrace flip-flops because I get a little weirded out having things between my toes. But now I gladly slide them on and make annoying slapping noises when I walk, just like everyone else. You may like…
I don’t know about you, my friends, but it’s hot here in central North Carolina this week. I feel a little bit like we’ve skipped spring and gone straight to summer. And if you know me, you know that I find hot weather as displeasing as a day without cheese. (I suppose there are people…