As we are into the middle of May, the U.S. Census Bureau is still urging Americans to be counted in the 2020 census. Census numbers help determine the population count of cities and states, which helps determine federal funding for many important programs. Census counts directly impact funding for schools, disaster relief programs, healthcare and much more for the next 10 years. What can you […]
According to a recent report by the U.S. Census Bureau, about half of all American households own pets. That’s about 60 million pet owners! With that many pet owners, people are constantly looking for time-saving and money-saving ways to help care for their furry and feathered friends. You can now find mobile dog groomers who work out of a truck that comes right to your […]
Pay close attention this week to see if you notice anything special happening around you. The week of February 17 is National Random Acts of Kindness Week, so you might catch someone being especially nice. The history of the day goes back to 1995, when Random Acts of Kindness Day was observed in Denver, Colorado. It eventually turned into a week-long event in 2018. Now, […]
While we don’t typically see a lot of snow here in the south, there are many times when cold and icy weather cause problems for us all. The Farmers’ Almanac has published a list of helpful tips for dealing with, and avoiding, potential winter weather headaches. Some of the best suggestions include the following: Keep extra socks in your car. This can be helpful for […]
People look forward to fall for many reasons: pumpkin spice everything, changing leaves, cooler temps and even apples. Yes, apples. Fall is the time to find the most variety of apples at their peak flavors. Put an apple pie or cobbler on your meal plan, and get busy looking for the perfect flavor. According to Farmers’ Almanac online, these are the most commonly […]
This Wednesday, October 2, is National Walk to School Day, which happens annually on the first Wednesday of October. The national event began in 1997, when it was coordinated by the Partnership for a Walkable America. The program is now supported by the National Center for Safe Routes to School organization. The idea behind the event is to encourage students to be more active, have […]
September is National Preparedness Month, which promotes planning for emergency disasters within your home or in your community. The 2019 theme of the campaign is “Prepared, Not Scared.” With Hurricane Dorian in the news right now, it’s a perfect reminder for us how important it is to have an emergency plan of action. Emergencies don’t have to be hurricane related; being prepared also applies to […]
We are now past the mid-point of summer, but the hot temperatures show no sign of mercy. August is National Heat Stroke Awareness Month, and it’s a great time to review some tips for staying safe in the sweltering, southern heat. It’s especially important right now as school is back in session and athletes are starting football practice, marching band and other activities that require […]
While summer doesn’t technically end until September 23, many people start to feel it winding down when school supplies hit the store shelves. It’s the end of July now, and lots of people are still trying to squeeze in the last bit of fun before heading back to school. Here are some fun facts about summer activities that might entice you to find your own […]
It’s common knowledge that our bodies need and sometimes crave vitamin D. It’s easy to get a good dose of vitamin D from taking in some sunshine, but we also know that too much sun puts us at risk for sunburn and damage to our skin. Wearing sunscreen with a high sun protection factor (SPF) is a good idea, but there are also sunscreen benefits […]