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IDEAS FOR MOTHER'S DAY 2016
IDEAS FOR MOTHER’S DAY When Is Mother’s Day? The United States will observe Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 8th, 2016. History of Mother’s Day Information About Mother’s Day Mother’s Day evolved from various religious and cultural origins in numerous different countries over many centuries before it started gaining traction in the United States between the…
Read MoreCELEBRATE ARBOR DAY
CELEBRATE ARBOR DAY “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The next best time is now.” -Ancient Chinese Proverb. WHAT IS ARBOR DAY? Arbor Day, as described by Wikipedia, is “…a holiday in which individuals and groups are encouraged to plant and care for trees…” ARBOR DAY FACTS Observance of Arbor…
Read More10 Easy Things You Can Do On EARTH DAY
WHAT IS EARTH DAY? Earth Day was founded as part of an effort to increase societal support for the environment. Since then, it has become an annual event in most countries. EARTH DAY FACTS Earth Day was formally started in the U.S.A. in 1970 More than 180 countries now observe Earth Day Today, over 1,000,000,000…
Read MoreHow To Relieve Stress By Gardening
Relieve Stress According to an article by Laura Drotleff from Greenhouse Grower Magazine in February, 2016, “Gardening is a stress-buster and offers an ideal break from technology.” She explained that when our capacity to focus on our technologies reaches a saturation point, we become more prone to errors, distractions, and stress. She says this attention…
Read MoreHelp Prevent Zika Virus — The Green Way
Prevent Zika Virus According to the CDC, in May 2015, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) issued an alert regarding the first confirmed Zika virus infection in Brazil. Since then, Zika has rapidly spread throughout much of the world, including parts of the U.S. Mosquitoes carrying Zika have been verified in the U.S. The CDC…
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