Established in 1990, Mental Illness Awareness Week takes place in the USA the first full week of October. Though there have been some major strides in raising awareness of mental health issues, it remains largely stigmatized in the media and among specific gender and race groups. Behind closed doors, closed lips, and heavy eyes, millions […]
Eco-Friendly Fall Lawn Maintenance Tips
One of my favorite times of the year is the transition from summer to fall. The cool, brisk breeze combined with the beautiful colors of nature always makes my heart skip a beat. However, one thing about the transition that I don’t look forward to is the challenge of keeping my yard in good shape […]
How To Preserve Apples
Apple picking season is in full swing (September-October) and I am stocking up! If you are lucky enough to have a backyard orchard, you are well aware of how much fruit one tree can produce. If you don’t have your own apple tree, consider visiting an apple picking farm near you this apple season. Taking […]
Introducing A New, Large Number Magnification Combination Lock
This post is brought to you by Master Lock but all opinions expressed are my own. Combination locks have long been a favorite way of securing items in a storage unit at schools, gyms, and health clubs. However, opening combination locks can sometimes be a challenge for those that suffer from varying degrees of farsightedness. I […]
10 Must-Know Study Skills for High School Students
Developing strong study skills as a high school student not only allows you to earn better grades in high school, but also to prepare yourself for college. That’s why it’s important to build a strong study habit early. The sooner your kids start to build their study skills, the more good habits they’ll create that […]
How To Clean Refrigerator Coils And Extend Life Expectancy Of A Refrigerator
Refrigerators are quite an investment, and paying for repairs can be too so I want to share with you a hew tips for how to extend the life expectancy of a refrigerator. It just so happens that both refrigerator maintenance tips and energy saving tips for you refrigerator will work to extend the life of […]
Lakeshore Science Kits Reviews
When my kids were little, they had toys that encouraged imagination and taught more abstract principles of how things work. Now that they are 8 and 10, I am trying to get toys that challenge them. I want toys that excite them to learn even more in depth how things work. That is why I […]