Did you know? Mexico’s avocado season is November through April. You can eat the seed. https://omtimes.com/2012/10/benefits-eating-avocado-seeds/ 18 gallons are needed to produce one avocado, “Yes, 1 Hass avocado!” In certain dry areas of Chile, they can use as much as 84 gallons! https://old.danwatch.dk/en/undersogelseskapitel/how-much-water-does-it-take-to-grow-an-avocado/
1. Avoid candy right before bed 2. Purge the excess candy buy freezing it, giving it to the military, or crossing guard 3. Try offering something for the candy (not all of it of course) like a toy or game
Have well fitted costumes, hats, and shoes Avoid masks Find flame resistant costumes If road walking, face oncoming traffic Carry a flashlight Avoid non-prescription contact lenses Use crosswalks and avoid walking between parked cars
1. Pumpkins, squash, and apples are now in season 2. The southern hemisphere doesn’t experience fall till March 3. Fall is known as “aurora season,” according to NASA 4. The harvest moon was essential for lightening before artificial lighting 5. In Greek mythology, Demeter was the goddess of the harvest
Tired of giving candy for Halloween? Here are some alternative ideas. Mini water bottles Bottles of bubbles Glow-in-the-dark bracelets Halloween stickers Halloween erasers Halloween pencils
1. Get the App Rethink-Stop Cyberbullying Invented by a 13 year old girl. It detects hurtful language and replies, “Would you like to re-word this?” 2. Get the App Bully Button Records the bully and quickly alerts parents of the kid’s location. Also allows parents to offer advice. 3. Get the App Speak Up! For Someone Allows Read more about Anti-Bullying Apps[…]
Days will continue to become shorter. Have you noticed? On this day we will have 12 hours of daylight. Did you know you can also balance an egg on this day? It should point straight up. Did you know other planets also have equinoxes? Well if you didn’t, you can learn more at https://www.vox.com/science-and-health/2019/9/20/20874986/fall-equinox-2019-september-23
Is your child struggling with math? Maybe he or she just needs a little more practice. This link provides you with plenty of free Algebra worksheets. If your child still needs extra help, feel free to contact me for private tutoring services. Free Algebra worksheets! http://www.kutasoftware.com/free.html
Yes, that’s right. Some elementary and middle schools have started offering vegan options such as Sunbutter and Grape Jelly Sandwiches, Falafel, Vegan Bean and Green Chili Burrito, and Vegan Chicken Nugget Salad (using soy blend for chicken). Most of these delicious (according to student taste-testers) vegan lunches are available for under $3!
Want to control your child’s screen time? Want to set limits on their phone? This app allow you to do just that. Take control into your own hands by monitoring your child’s phone and setting limits with Moment-Screen Time Tracker. For iPhone users: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/moment-screen-time-control/id771541926 For Android users: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kevinholesh.moment&hl=en_US