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Fun Facts for Inauguration Day
Every four years, a president is sworn into office by taking the Presidential oath. While the oath itself is quite short, the inauguration events for modern presidents have become huge, celebratory exhibitions. In addition to being sworn in, the new President generally gives a speech, or an Inaugural Address. There are often parades, parties, and even Meet & Greets in the days following the swearing in of the new President. Here are some fun Inauguration Day Facts to share with the kids. The oath is only 35 words long: I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States and will to…
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Check out the Super Fun Crazy 8 “Weird But True” National Geographic Partnership
My daughter loves to wear funky and fun t-shirts. She is particular about what is on the shirt and the color. Are your kids the same? Well, then your kids are going to love Crazy 8! Crazy 8 is a children’s clothing brand that makes fun, fashion-forward, age appropriate clothes for children 6 months to 14 years old. They know that life is crazy 8 days a week, so they give parents real deals on cool clothes that kids love to wear – making shopping easy and fun! Crazy 8 “Weird But True” National Geographic Partnership Crazy 8 has teamed up with National Geographic to bring 8…
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Whether in your home, garden or traveling, here are tips for surviving mosquito season!
Just the other day I was talking to a friend about how mosquitos LOVE me! No joke, if I am with a big group of people, guess who gets eaten alive? Yep! Not sure exactly what attracts mosquitos to one person more than another but I hope to find out after taking the Orkin’s “Buzzer Beater” blog app. During my travels through Vietnam and Thailand many moons ago, I use to have to slather on tons of mosquito repellant but really to no avail. It didn’t really matter what I put on, they’d find the areas I’d not reached and have a little feast. Do you have the same…
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Instagram Inspiration :: The Wonder of the Dragonfly
Last night my daughter and I were walking out our front door when we saw a rather large insect flying around our porch light. When we realized it was a dragonfly, I was a bit surprised as I have never seen one flying around at nighttime. So of course, this sent us on a quest to find out more about dragonflies. I love when nature inspires us to learn more about the creatures that share our planet with us and we spent the evening on Google learning about them! After much discussion we decided to call him (or her) Daphne. Though my daughter wanted to call him Gingivitis the Dragonfly. Funny…
