Milkshakes are a fun and delicious treat. Sweet ice cream, chocolate, fruit, even caramel. What’s not to love?  They’re so great, families plant entire outings around them. You could go on a date to get one. When you win the baseball game, where do you go? To get ice cream. If you love milkshakes, why […]

Ivy is a beautiful vining plant that creeps across the ground and up the sides of trees and buildings. It only grows about 6″ tall, but can creep along its path to about 50 feet. It symbolizes eternal life because the plant stays green all year. If you think ivy is cool, why not give […]

Cougar, also known as mountain lions, are large cat-like mammals that live in North and South America. They live by themselves and are rarely seen by humans. Large males can weigh over 200 lbs and reach almost 7 ft long. They are the second largest of the big cats in America and the fourth largest […]

Skateboarding is fun, cool, and quite challenging. It takes a lot of practice to skateboard down the street and so much more to do even the simplest of tricks. It’s also a lot of fun to practice. Skateboarding started in the ’50s as a way to surf on land. Everyone was doin’ it by the […]

The trombone is a fascinating instrument. Part of the brass family, a trombone has a big sound. That’s why it’s sometimes called the ‘voice of God’. There is a long slide that the player uses to change the pitch.  But like all instruments, it’s not as easy as you think. There are specific positions to […]

Chickadees are adorable little birds measuring about 5 inches long and weight less than half an ounce. They can be found near the edge of the forest in the United States and Canada. They can handle cold weather with the right nest, so there’s no need for them to migrate. If you’re interested in Chickadee […]

You might have heard of the lavender plant because of its wonderful scent. Lavender flowers create an aroma that has been used as a perfume, to calm us through aromatherapy, even to deter mice, flies, and mosquitos. But you also can recognize it from its color and shape. Beautiful dainty purple petals sit atop a […]

The Mockingbird is a fascinating and clever little bird. It can mimic the songs of other birds. Up to 200 other bird songs! They sing happily all day long. Not only are they delightful to listen to, but they’re also helpful. They like to eat many bad bugs that can destroy your garden. If you […]

Ping Pong, aka Table Tennis, is a fun and popular sport worldwide. We believe it started in England but is most popular in Asia. It’s not just a recreational sport, Ping Pong is serious. It debuted at the Seoul Olympics in 1988 and has been included in the summer games ever since. If you’re a […]

Corn is extremely popular in the United States. It’s the number 1 grown field crop on farms. Corn is a healthy food, that’s high in fiber, B vitamins and is packed with minerals. But did you know that we use corn for so many other things, like fuel. If you’re interested in all the ways […]