Today, I'm sharing tips backyard birding tips on Attracting the Pileated Woodpecker. The Pileated Woodpecker is the largest member of the woodpecker family. It's beautiful red crest comes from the Latin word Pileatus, which means capped. The Pileated Woodpeckers are huge birds, and absolutely beautiful. Because they birds are so large, … [Continue]
Monarch Butterfly Facts for Kids
Today, I'm sharing educational activities on Monarch Butterfly facts for kids. So, the Monarch Butterfly is the most studied butterfly on the planet. It could be because millions of Monarchs migrate from the United States and Canada to California and Mexico yearly. Another reason could be their brilliant orange, black, and white color that makes … [Continue]
Duke Ellington Black History
Today, I'm sharing kids educational resources on Duke Ellington Black History. Ellington was born, Edward Kennedy Ellington. Duke Ellington became known as one of the greatest jazz pianist, composers, and bandleaders of all times. I've put together a fact sheet, multiply choice worksheet, matching worksheet, word search puzzle, and coloring … [Continue]
Caramel Dipping Sauce Recipe
Today, I'm sharing parenting meal tips on a caramel dipping sauce recipe. This sauce is sure to please everyone from toddlers to teens. Moms can never have too many go-to snack ideas. So, when your little ones come in from playing outside, finishes a day of school, or is just asking for a snack, pull out this caramel dipping sauce. Homemade … [Continue]
Unique Bald Eagle Facts for Kids
Today, I'm sharing educational resources on bald eagles facts for kids. The Bald Eagle is the national bird and symbol for the United States. It represents freedom. So, Bald Eagles are not really bald. The name “balde,” means white not without hair. If you liked those facts, check out my list of other Unique Bald Eagle Facts for Kids … [Continue]
Monarch Butterfly Life Cycle
The Stages of a Monarch Butterfly is a great way to understand the Monarch Butterfly life cycle. Sadly, the Monarch Butterfly has declined over the years. Milkweed is the host plant for Monarchs. However, farmers are no planting milkweed. So, communities, home gardeners and the government are trying to help Monarchs rebound by planting … [Continue]
How to Adopt Children Facts and Tips
Adopting children is a wonderful way of creating a family. So, today I'm sharing parenting tips on how to adopt children. There are over 400,000 children in foster care so you will be giving a child a loving home. There are some things you need to know before you make the very important decision to adopt a child. First, the adoption process is … [Continue]
How to Germinate Seeds for Your Garden
Today, I'm sharing gardening tips on how to germinate seeds for your garden. Getting a jump start on your garden is a great thing, especially if you have a short growing season like me. So, I'm sharing this valuable information with you today. So, starting my seeds early takes away the winter blues for me. It gets me excited about the … [Continue]
Seed Starter Pots for Gardeners
Today, I'm sharing gardening tips on seed starter pots for gardeners. First, I start the majority of my garden plants from seed. I'm a frugal gardener, so I try to garden as cheaply as possible. Recycling, seed swapping, build your own is my motto. Over the years, I have found that my biggest gardening expense were the vegetable and flower … [Continue]
Improving Your Backyard Tips
Today, I'm sharing Tips for improving your backyard. If we want to improve our quality of life, we need to start improving our backyard, and start enjoy it. There are many ways to improve the look of your backyard. Possibilities include planting new plants or upgrading your garden furniture. It is very important that just as our house is … [Continue]