Live a greener life. Use this “green” month to teach your children how their efforts can help the environment. Conserve water by taking shorter showers, save energy by shutting off electronics when not in use and walk instead of drive when possible. Make Irish Soda Bread. Combine 4 cups flour, 4 Tbsp. white sugar, 1 tsp. baking…
Nevada Museum of art Valentine’s Day falls on a Wednesday this year and as a result the Nevada Museum of Art will be open until 8 p.m. Have a romantic date and stroll arm-in-arm through the museum’s exhibitions. Then, stop by the museum’s shop to find the perfect gift to commemorate your night. Finally, head…
Mizpah Hotel, Nevada Years ago, a female guest died on the fifth floor of the hotel and surprised the hotel staff with her soul as a return gift. Years later, many have claimed of hearing her whispering sound, especially men have found pearls from a broken necklace on the pillows in their room. Myrtles…
Labor Day is an annual celebration of the social and economic achievements of American workers. The holiday is rooted in the late nineteenth century, when labor activists pushed for a federal holiday to recognize the many contributions workers have made to America’s strength, prosperity, and well-being. With the growth of the Industrial Revolution came…
Early to bed, early to rise Getting back into a school sleeping schedule won’t happen overnight. A few weeks before school starts, get your child into the habit of going to bed earlier. Re-establish a routine Establishing a consistent routine is important for kids. This could include doing homework, playtime, brushing their teeth, having…
The most secret: Los Roques, Venezuela Here is a wonder of nature, the promise of an enchanted break. Los Roques archipelago stretches out across 160 km of the Venezuelan coastline. Some 300 islands of varying sizes, long strips of fine sand and crystal-clear waters: an authentic and heavenly setting. The most colorful: Pink Beach,…
How life changes after graduating High School Graduating high school is an amazing achievement, and you should be proud of that. Here are some things that are either coming your way, or already have come your way once you’re finally out. Your Friend Group Dynamic Will Change Unless your entire high school friend group goes…
As communities come together this month to bring awareness and acceptance around autism spectrum disorder, it’s important to reflect on what this condition means. While there is no single cause of autism identified yet, we do know that it is a spectrum condition that affects people in varying degrees. It is a neurological and developmental…
Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month. Other countries around the world, including Canada and the United Kingdom, also devote a month…
December is known around the world as a family time of celebration honoring cultures, religions and traditions that have been with humanity for hundreds of years. This is why we have gathered a list of places you can visit this month with family, friends or just by yourself. Boulder, Colorado Boulder is most famous…