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School hygiene tips

For those parents with children in school trying to keep them healthy at school can be tricky. The following, courtesy of Newspaper Metro, gives parents tips on how to keep students healthy at school and at home.

Steps to calm the choas of school mornings

School mornings tend to be hectic at home for some families. With the summer school break ending, families are trying to get into a routine for their school-age children.

Gelato is ice cream’s Italian cousin

My oldest daughter introduced me years ago to gelato and I loved it. I enjoyed the taste and texture of the dessert. I found it to be smoother and creamer than ice cream. The following, courtesy of Newspaper Metro, gives you several different distinctions of gelato.

What to do after suffering a sunburn

Enjoying some summer fun outdoors can come with a price for some people in the form of a sunburn. I’m fortunate enough that I normally don’t burn, but I know family members and friends who suffer from sunburn. How to treat a sunburn properly is important to know and learn.

How to maximize your vacation time

Travelers can make the most of vacations, even when they only have a few days to do so. The following tips, courtesy of Newspaper Metro, gives travelers some ways to create more time for a get-away. Vacation is a time to kick back and enjoy life away from the stress and routine of home and work.

Running the conditioner without breaking the bank

Few people can make it through the dog days of summer without turning on their air conditioners. There are ways to use them and still conserve energy. Here are tips from Newspaper Metro.

Tips to making ice cream at home

Ice cream is one of my favorite desserts and I appreciate it more in the summer months. I also enjoy eating homemade ice cream. The following, courtesy of Newspaper Metro, gives you tips for making ice cream at home. Ice cream is a favorite dessert across the globe.

Identifying and understanding dehyration

Dehydration can affect anyone at any time, especially during the heated summertime months. My philosphy is to always drink fluids, and lots of it.

How June got its name

How did the month of June get its name? Courtesy of Newspaper Metro the following are facts and origins about June. There are 12 months in a year, and each has it’s own unique name.

Remembering my daddy

Father’s Day was always an enjoyable day for me. However, this Father’s Day will be more of a sad day for me since my daddy passed away in April. My daddy was easy to please when it came to buying gifts on Father’s Day, his birthday and at Christmas.