We’ve all had them. We’ve all experienced a day when we just want to crawl back into bed and start the day over. For some of us, those bad days just keep getting worse. One thing after another keeps going wrong until we finally reach our breaking point. This kind of day recently happened to […]
Del Sol Sun-Fun Fun Fact #3 Some Animals See More
#3 Did You Know…? Other animals, such as bats and insects, can see more parts of the color spectrum than humans can. Their visual range is broader than a human’s. Bees and other insects, for example, can see ultraviolet light, which helps them gather nectar and crosspollinate as they go. Know any other Sun Fun […]
Del Sol Sun-Fun Fact #2 – Plants Reach for the Sun
#2 Did You Know…? The phenomenon of plants growing towards the sun is called photo-tropism. Plants need light energy to perform photosynthesis (create food). The plants detect the location of the sun and then its tissues and organs work together to perform a photo response. This is the plant physically moving towards the sun. Have […]
7 Ingenious Hacks for Nail Polish that Don’t Include Wearing It
Do you ever get frustrated by nylon runs, measuring cups whose measurement markings get worn off, or by never knowing which key unlocks your front door? It might surprise you that the answer to your problem could very well lie hidden in your bathroom cupboard: nail polish. In fact, nail polish is handy for all […]
20 Fun Fall Activities for Families
It’s that time of year, again, when you pull out the sweaters and snuggle in for cooler days. Fall is nearly here and, while the thrill of summer is almost gone, it doesn’t mean that family fun has to end. With kids heading back to school and restarting extra-curricular activities, many families feel strapped for […]
16 Summer Hacks to Keep Your Kids Entertained and Your Sanity Intact
Need to keep your sanity when school gets out? Try one of these fun activities to keep your kids happy and busy all summer long. This summer, you don’t ever have to hear the dreaded words, “I’m bored.” Just keep the supplies for this list of summer activities on hand and prepare for lots and […]