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Nature Study: Why Skunks Are Good For Gardens!

As parents, we often teach our children to avoid certain creatures in the garden, like skunks, due to their pungent odor and reputation for mischief. However, what if I told you that these striped critters are actually unsung heroes in the garden ecosystem?  In this blog, we'll explore why skunks are beneficial for your garden and why they deserve our appreciation. Skunks as Gardeners 1. Natural Pest Control Skunks have a voracious appetite for many garden pests that can wreak havoc on your plants. They are especially fond of insects like beetles, grubs, caterpillars, and even small rodents like mice and voles. By preying on these pests, skunks help keep their populations in check, reducing the need for harmful chemical pesticides. 2. Soil Aeration Believe it or not, skunks are great gardeners! Their habit of digging for food helps aerate the soil, allowing oxygen and nutrients to penetrate deeper, which promotes healthier plant growth. Additionally, their digging can help expose a
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52+ Fun Weekend Activities - Winter Edition!

Whether it's Winter, Springter or Summer where you are...there's an activity in here for you to try out. You're welcome! 🙃

1. Build a snowman in the backyard.

2. Have a snowball fight.

3. Go sledding at a nearby hill.

4. Make hot cocoa and cozy up for a family movie marathon.

5. Bake cookies together.

6. Visit a local indoor playground.

Mario Uno - lots of rules but lots of fun!

7. Have a family game night with board games or card games.

8. Create DIY bird feeders and hang them outside.

9. Go on a nature hike and look for winter wildlife.

10. Visit a nearby museum or science center.

11. Have an indoor picnic in the living room.

12. Make homemade pizza together.

13. Decorate the house with homemade winter crafts.

14. Go ice skating at a local rink.

15. Have a family dance party in the living room.

16. Visit a local petting zoo or farm.

17. Go bowling as a family.

18. Have a treasure hunt indoors with clues and prizes.

19. Build a fort out of blankets and pillows.

20. Host a family talent show.

21. Visit a nearby aquarium.

22. Have a family karaoke night.

23. Go on a scavenger hunt in the neighborhood.

24. Have a family photo shoot outdoors.

25. Play indoor mini-golf at home.

26. Make homemade slime together.

27. Have a family paint night.

28. Visit a local library for storytime or to borrow books.

29. Have a pajama day and stay in your jammies all day.

30. Make homemade ice cream together.

31. Visit a nearby indoor trampoline park.

32. Have a themed dinner night where everyone dresses up.

33. Create a family time capsule.

34. Visit a local botanical garden.

35. Have a DIY spa day at home with homemade facemasks and nail painting.

36. Go indoor rock climbing as a family.

37. Visit a nearby indoor water park.

38. Have a family cooking competition.

39. Create a family scrapbook.

40. Visit a local indoor amusement park or arcade.

41. Have a family dance off or workout session.

42. Visit a nearby indoor sports complex for activities like soccer or basketball.

43. Go on a virtual tour of a museum or landmark.

44. Have a family storytelling session by the fireplace.

45. Make homemade popcorn and have a movie marathon.

46. Visit a nearby indoor ice skating rink.

47. Have a family DIY science experiment day.

48. Visit a nearby indoor play center.

49. Have a family book club where everyone reads the same book and discusses it.

50. Go on a virtual reality adventure together.

51. Have a family DIY home improvement project.

52. Have a family picnic in the backyard, complete with a blanket and picnic basket.

53. Visit an art studio and create some art

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