Independence Day is coming, and for many families, that means fireworks, big and small. If handled improperly, fireworks can cause serious injury, so if you do enjoy a fireworks show at home, carefully follow some safety precautions to make sure that you and your kids can have a fun, injury-free night. * First, make sure that fireworks are legal in your area. According to … [Read more...] about Safety first for fireworks and kids
Outdoors
Plastic is a death trap for hermit crabs
It's just a small creature, a fellow perpetually looking for a home, but it's not a small thing to discover that human trash lures them to their death.If you wonder about the impact of plastics on the beaches and waters of the earth, look no further than the fate of the hermit crab.The quirky hermit crab, with its soft outer shell, lives its life searching for a secure home. … [Read more...] about Plastic is a death trap for hermit crabs
Earth Day thoughts
Almost everyone today shows some concern about what the inhabitants of Earth can do to keep the planet clean and livable. Because each of us is only one person, there are no large-scale projects we can do, but if we all do something that may seem small, our combined efforts will help to keep our planet viable. A few things we can do: Plant a tree. Over time, a single tree can … [Read more...] about Earth Day thoughts