In 1984, President Ronald Reagan designated July as National Ice Cream Month and the third Sunday of the month as National Ice Cream Day - a.k.a. Sundae Sunday! He recognized ice cream as a fun and nutritious food that is enjoyed … Read More
Tomorrow, July 15, is Tapioca Pudding Day – in addition to being National Ice Cream Day! Just like ice cream, tapioca pudding is a cool, enjoyable treat for a hot summer day. When I was a little girl, one of … Read More
“Don’t-Step-on-a-Bee Day” was created by Thomas and Ruth Roy of Wellcat Herbs to remind kids during summer vacation not to step on a bee while going barefoot. The best way to keep from getting stung by bees is to avoid … Read More
Long days, hot weather, and vacation time all provide abundant opportunity for reading – but with so many books to choose from, you don’t want to waste time on mediocre ones. This post is devoted to making the most of … Read More
Here are some checklists that will help with your summer travels! Family Travel Tips – How to make family travel more enjoyable for kids and parents alike. Road Trip Log* – This is what we use to keep track of … Read More
Celebrate summer! What comes to mind when you think of summertime? Backyard barbeques… picnics… camping… beach parties… sandcastles… sailing… swimming… raspberry picking… lemonade… watermelon… ice cream… flowers… fireworks… family reunions…? Do you homeschool through the summer? Whether or not you’re … Read More
Do you have a Bass Pro Shop near you? From today until July 15, they will be offering FREE family activities, crafts, and workshops. (Held on Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 1-4 pm.) The activities and workshop schedules will … Read More
The National Safety Council observes June as National Safety Month. Their purpose is to increase public awareness of the dangers faced each day from hazards on the highways, in homes and communities, in the environment, and in the workplace. Summer … Read More
National Safe Boating Week runs from May 19 – May 25, 2012. Every year around this time, before Memorial Day weekend and the start of the summer season, the North American Safe Boating Campaign gears up to spread the message … Read More
