Water fun is kind of a big deal at Grey’s Point Camp in Topping, Virginia. Located on the banks of the Rappahannock River near the Chesapeake Bay, this Good Sam Park treats guests to lots of ways to float, slide, and make a splash. From the campground (with a Good Sam Rating of 9/10*/10), guests can launch a kayak or canoe right on the river and spot the wildlife that thrives on the verdant banks. Campers with small kids might prefer to stay on the Grey’s Point property for watery good times. Pools and a splash zone give campers lots of ways to shoot water or get doused with lots of colorful play equipment. Thrill-seekers can get an adrenaline kick...
Hanahlie Beise took an accidental interest in alpacas. An avid knitter, she’d find herself at farmers’ markets or other farms while travelling, searching for the perfect yarn. “The alpacas came as a coincidence at the time. There were some that were for sale, and I fell in love with them.” She purchased the alpacas from a retirement sale, excited to make her own yarn for the various knitting projects she had on the go. Before she knew it, she and her husband, Caleb Beyers, began adopting more animals needing to be rehomed, creating an alpaca and llama sanctuary. Currently, they have 12 alpacas, one llama and four sheep. They’re also breeding a small flock of Bluefaced Leicester sheep, which provide...
There’s one particular reason Molly Yeh recommends trying new foods: the experimentation that comes with perfecting a recipe can increase your creativity. Plus, it's just fun. And if there's one ingredient that sums up both Yeh's approach to cooking and her personality in general, it's sprinkles.“You can't be eating sprinkles and not smile,” she says. You’ll see the rainbow flecks on her website, or all over her Instagram. “I think the color palettes these days are so gorgeous. Different shapes, different textures, so many different varieties to choose from, but it's a whole source of creativity in and of itself.”That floating-on-air feeling that Yeh gets from sprinkles infuses itself into the rest of her recipes. Because as far as she's...
It’s time to head off on another adventure Around the World in 50 Experiments. Today we’re off to Israel. Israel is a small country in the Middle East on the eastern shores of the Mediterranean. Israel has a population of around 9 million people and shares a border with Egypt, Jordan, Syria and Lebanon. Its capital city is Jerusalem, and money, the Shekel. Israel has a rich and complex history with many important archaeological and religious sites. Climate Israel’s climate is diverse, with snow-covered mountains in the north and the hot and dry Negev desert in the south. Wildlife Israel is home to a hugely diverse range of wildlife, including softshell turtles, Arabian oryx, marbled polecats, camels, ibex, Arabian red...
My daughter has always been excited to learn science, but there is never enough time usually in the school day to focus on science. She would tell me that she loved it at school but there was never time to finish the experiments they would do. I figured this could be something that maybe I could help her do at home that she loved. I researched science kits for kids online and found Generation Genius. Their kids are a fantastic way to make science accessible and engaging for children of all ages. In this article, we’ll explore the benefits of science kits for children, like my daughter, and take a closer look at the science kits from Generation Genius. Science...
