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Amazing Meteor Showers

The Perseid meteor shower is coming! Best viewing times are supposed to be near midnight, or right before dawn. The Earth will be cutting through the densest part of the debris stream this Sunday night, August 12th. So break out your lawn chairs and let the kids stay up late, or plan on waking them up for this magical sight. This meteor shower has an amazing one or two meteors per minute during peak hours, so you won’t have to wait long to see one. Viewing this year is supposed to be extra good because the new moon will not … Continue reading →

When Was the Last Time You Enjoyed a Shower Together?

I’m not talking about the kind of shower you take in your bathroom, but, rather, a meteor shower. The Perseids The question of when was the last time you enjoyed a shower together came to me because earlier this morning was supposedly the peak time for best viewing of the Perseids meteor shower. However, the shower activity period spans from July 17 through August 24. Depending on where you live, tonight might also be a prime viewing night, but even until August 24 there’s still a chance you can spot a “shooting star” or two. (In doing research for this … Continue reading →

Week in Review – Family Fun

Summer is winding down so seize these last days and have fun! Start by throwing an End of Summer Party. Spend an afternoon getting wet with Water Balloon Fun. The Perseid Meteor shower takes place this weekend. For ideas on enjoying it as a family see Amazing Meteor Showers. Spend an afternoon creating a one of kind art project in Mobiles – Craft Project Fun. For those too hot days consider playing UpWords or In a Pickle. Get ready for school with instructions on how to Design Your Own Backpack and get prepared to make homework less of a hassle … Continue reading →