August and September are ideal for reseeding bare spots in your lawn. Water regularly. Be sure to mulch your reseeded areas if they get midday sun, at least until the seedlings sprout. Your grass will have time to establish before winter's chill hits in November!
For story hour, use index cards. Create separate stacks of "who" cards, "where" cards, and "what happened" cards. Pick randomly from the stacks for the day's original story. Some will be kooky, but your kids will enjoy each one! (For more fun, let your kids help you create the cards that go in your stacks!)
Many of us have computers wired to the Web, but there are ways to get free access to the Internet. Check with your local library or community center. They can help you schedule your visit when computers are most likely to be available. Happy computing!
What?! Pulling up garden plants? Yes, if they've finished producing. They are using vital soil nutrients that can benefit next season's plants. Yank away! Better, your kiddos might enjoy helping!
With Covid masking, the flu has been relegated to the back burner in most areas. It hasn't gone away. Talk to your health professional and see if it's time for your seasonal vaccination. A healthy life is a good life!