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3 Ways To Make The Most Out Of National Garden Month

3 Ways to Make the Most Out of National Garden Month For gardeners and gardening enthusiasts nationwide, April is a special month. It’s a month when we celebrate anything related to gardening and the joys that it brings. Activities are held by numerous organizations across the country to help spread knowledge and the love of gardening. It doesn’t matter if you’re a newcomer or already a gardening-veteran, National Garden Month is a celebration for everyone! A garden, or gardening in general, is so much more than pretty flowers. It’s a form of art, where we learn more about plants, their …

5 Things You Shouldn’t Say to an Autism Parent

World Autism Awareness Day: 5 Things You Shouldn’t Say to an Autism Parent Did you know that about one in 68 kids is diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? As prevalent as this condition may seem to be, it remains to be one of the most misunderstood diagnoses in the world today. Bringing up a child with ASD is anything but easy. Autism parents experience challenges that parents of “normal” kids don’t understand. It’s not unusual for parents of children with autism to feel guilty, overwhelmed, confused, angry, and depressed. Since April 2nd is World Autism Awareness Day, we …

6 Genius April Fools’ Prank Ideas

Buckle Up on April 1st! Are you ready to pull a few ingenious pranks on your friends on April Fools’ Day? Come April 1st, you can finally test out the plans you’ve been excitedly devising for the past few weeks. Before you get a little too carried away, be sure to stay on the safe side and not let your guard down because someone might also try to pull a prank on you!   6 Genius Prank Ideas for April Fools’ Day What makes April Fools’ Day awesome is that everyone is given an advanced warning. In other words, people …

Top 3 Best Parks To Spend Take A Walk In The Park Day

Find Time to Relax on March 30th Every 30th of March, people throughout the nation celebrate Take a Walk in the Park Day. The occasion serves as an opportunity for everyone to relax and take a calming, therapeutic walk in the park. We’re always hustling and bustling in our daily lives that we often forget to take a few moments to reflect and compose ourselves. Stress isn’t something to take lightly, and nothing gives us the chance to re-energize and clear our minds than a leisurely walk at a local park nearby. In celebrating Take a Walk in the Park …

5 Great Ways to Prepare for Your Spring Garden While it’s Still Cold

Here’s How to Turn the Cold Frosty Weather into Your Friend With global warming, seasons are starting to become a bit more unpredictable. Spring comes a bit late, summer is hotter, and nothing is as it was years ago. We reap what we sow, and we’re definitely paying the price for everything we’ve done to Mother Nature. There’s not much you can do though but be as flexible and inventive as possible. All over the world, there are a good number of gardeners who utilize the cold climate to jump-start their gardens. They plan ahead and assess the challenges they …

3 Ways You Can Make The Most Out of Common Courtesy Day

Little Acts of Courtesy Can Mean Much Common courtesy is something that we often overlook and take for granted. Things as simple as saying “please” or “thank you” can do so much in making other people feel appreciated or respected. We observe Common Courtesy Day annually every 21st of March. This is a day when we can bring awareness to how important common courtesy is in our daily lives. It may seem insignificant to you, but when you observe courtesy, more often than not, it is noticed by others even without you realizing it. Showing courtesy speaks volumes on how …

5 Awesome Ways To Celebrate International Day of Happiness

Let’s Spread Happiness on March 20! On the 20th of March, the world will once again celebrate that range of positive emotions that we all have – joy, pride, contentment, and gratitude. It’s the International Day of Happiness! Undeniably, happiness is something every one of us wants but is often clouded by problems and the harsh realities of life. The International Day of Happiness puts emphasis on the importance that happiness plays in our lives. To be happy, everyone needs to focus on what we all have in common as human beings and disregard the little things that divide us. …

5 Things You Can Do To Welcome The First Day of Spring

It’s on March 19th This Year! Get out of your cozy bed and pull back those heavy dark curtains because spring is finally here! It’s the season full of flowers blooming, bright pastel colors and kids running around trying to find where all the Easter eggs are! The first day of spring, which is also called the spring equinox, happens on March 19th this year. Equinox comes from the Latin word “equinoxium,” which translates to “equality between day and night.” This is because spring equinox serves as a marker for that rare occasion during the year when both day and …

5 Facts You Probably Never Knew About St. Patrick’s Day

Do You Know What We’re Celebrating on March 17? Cities with people garbed in green, huge parades, tons of food and of course, partying. These are the sights you’ll see on March 17th of each year in your city. It’s St. Patrick’s Day! It’s a special day in celebration of the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick. Often equated to the Fourth of July, St. Patrick’s Day tends to fill everyone with positive energy that makes them want to join in the celebration. Ironically, the event is more widely celebrated in the United States than in Ireland. We’re not saying …

7 Characteristics of Adult Learners

7 Characteristics of Adult Learners Learning is a lifetime process. Even after we finished college gotten our degree, and landed the job of our dreams, we continue to learn new things. The only difference is that as adults, we tend to learn quite differently than how we used to way back then. As we’ve matured, so have our traits, which in turn affect our motivation to learn. With that said, here are seven characteristics often found in adult learners: 1. Practical and pragmatic Adult learners no longer believe that theories really work. Instead, they rely more on practical knowledge that’s …