Earth, our home, is the third planet from the sun. It’s the only planet known to have an atmosphere containing free oxygen, oceans of water on its surface and, of course, life.nEarth is the fifth largest of the planets in the solar system. It’s smaller than the four gas giants — Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune — but[…]
Friday is widely considered to be the last day of the working week worldwide, and for those who work a Monday to Friday job, it’s the beginning of the weekend and therefore the most glorious weekday around. There are a few different acronyms that float about for Friday and there are[…]
1. Multitasking is impossible When we think we’re multitasking, we’re actually context-switching. That is, we’re quickly switching back-and-forth between different tasks, rather than doing them at the same time. The book Brain Rules explains how detrimental “multitasking” can be: Research shows your error rate goes up 50 percent and it takes you twice as[…]
Texas is popularly known as The Lone Star State. The Alamo is located in San Antonio. It is where Texas defenders fell to Mexican General Santa Anna and the phrase Remember the Alamo originated. The Alamo is considered the cradle of Texas liberty and the state’s most popular historic site. The lightning whelk[…]
Looking for fun activities that promote learning and to get your child away from TVs, computers, or phones this summer? Half way through the summer everyone struggles to think of new ideas for summer play time. Below are some ideas to cut the cord and decrease screen time. Embrace Their Interests If your kids[…]
Kids don’t have to go to an expensive camp to have a blast this summer! Bust summer boredom with these classic camp-inspired activities and crafts you can do at home with your kids. Find both indoor and outdoor activities for groups and individuals. Nature Hunt Flowers and bugs and birds, oh my! Summer is[…]
What does the typical weekend look like at your house? If it’s filled with chores, you’re not alone. It’s hard to make time for fun when you’re raising your kids solo and all of the responsibilities—from school work to laundry, meals, running errands, and more—falls to you. And even if you share parenting time with[…]
Trying to figure out what to do during your days off or your evenings could be some tough stuff. It can feel a little cheesy trying to find a hobby as an adult, especially when one doesn’t include drinking or happy hours. When you don’t know what to choose, all the options seem kind of[…]
Although most teens look forward to summer break, many of them grow bored by the second week of vacation. And sadly, many bored teens spend their summer vacations staring at their electronics. Or worse yet, boredom can lead to poor choices like experimenting with substances or taking risks with friends. At the very least, a boring summer[…]
Things to do offline. Remember your brain … before the internet? Become obsessed with a paint-by-numbers masterpiece. They’re usually only $10-$15 per kit, providing hours, nay, DAYS of obsessive entertainment. Paint all your cheap-o jewelry with clear nail polish. It’ll keep your faux gold and silver patinas from wearing off too soon. Send your long-distance friends surprise[…]