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National Pizza Day is February 9th
National Pizza Day is February 9th and I love Pizza, do you? With pizza day coming up, I decided to research about this yummy food. I learned a lot, maybe you will too. Though flatbreads with toppings were consumed by ancient Egyptians, Romans, and Greeks, the modern birthplace of the pizza is southwestern Italy’s Campania region, home to Naples. Founded around 600 BC as a Greek settlement, Naples in the 1700s and early 1800s was a thriving waterfront city. Technically an independent kingdom, it was notorious for its throngs of working poor, or lazzaroni. These Neapolitans required inexpensive food that could be consumed quickly. Pizza — flatbreads with toppings that can be eaten for every meal — fulfilled this need. These early pizzas featured tasty toppings such as tomatoes, cheese, oil, anchovies, and garlic. More well off Italian authors judged Naples’ innovation, often calling their eating habits disgusting. In 1861, Italy finally unified, and King Umberto I and Queen Margherita visited Naples in 1889. Legend says that the traveling pair became bored with their steady diet of French cuisine and asked for an assortment of pizzas from the city’s Pizzeria Brandi, founded in 1760. The variety the queen enjoyed the most was called pizza mozzarella, a pie topped with the soft white cheese, red tomatoes, and green basil — much resembling the Italian flag. Since then, this particular choice of toppings has been dubbed the Margherita pizza. However, even with the Queen’s love for the dish, pizza would remain little known in Italy beyond Naples’ borders until the 1940s. Across the sea, immigrants to the United States from Naples were replicating their flatbreads in New York and other American cities. They were coming for factory jobs, but accidentally made a culinary statement. Relatively quickly, the flavors and aromas of pizza began to intrigue non-Neapolitans and non-Italians alike. After reading all this, are you hungry? We are now and just ordered some pizza! What is your favorite kind of pizza? We love thin and crispy crust. I used to eat that type of crust as a little girl. That is what my daddy loved. We love pepperoni as our topping with cheese. Sometimes I like a veggie pizza with black olives, green olives, green peppers and tomatoes but for the most part I get pepperoni only. Now if I get to have my very favorite pizza, I would have Villa Gargano’s. My pizza would be pepperoni and onions, It is the BEST! Now go order your pizza and enjoy lunch or supper whichever it is!
Keeping Children Safe From Burns
Decluttering Is A Task We All Need To Take On
In observance of Burn Awareness Week which is February 1st through the 7th, we wanted to share some great information from the Mayo Clinic. Burn safety is a foreign concept to most young explorers. In fact, one of the most difficult lessons young children learn is that some things — such as stoves, radiators and flickering flames — can be painfully hot. If children play with matches or lighters, the threat can extend to the entire family. Take burn safety precautions to prevent injuries and dangerous situations. Many ordinary things in a home — including bath water, food and electrical outlets — can cause childhood burns. To prevent burns at home: * Reduce water temperature. Set the thermostat on your hot water heater to below 120 F (48.9 C). Aim for bath water around 100 F (38 C). Check the temperature of bath water with your hand before putting your child in the bath. * Avoid hot spills. Don't cook, drink, or carry hot beverages or foods while holding a child. Keep hot foods and liquids away from table and counter edges. Don't use tablecloths or place mats, which young children can pull down. Turn the handles of your pots and pans toward the rear of the stove and use back burners when possible. Don't leave the stove unattended when you're cooking. * Establish 'no' zones. Block access to the stove, fireplace, space heaters and radiators. Don't leave a child unattended in a room when these items are in use. * Keep hot devices out of reach. Store items designed to get hot, such as clothes irons or curling irons, unplugged and out of reach. * Test food temperature before feeding young children. Be careful with food or liquids warmed in a microwave, which might heat foods unevenly. Never warm a baby's bottle in the microwave. * Choose a cool-mist vaporizer. They prevent steam burns. * Address outlets and electrical cords. Cover unused electrical outlets with safety caps. Keep electrical cords and wires out of the way so that children don't pull on or chew on them. Replace frayed, broken or worn electrical cords. * Choose fire-resistant fabrics. Check labels to make sure mattresses and pajamas meet federal flammability standards.
How to spot a roof leak and know what to do
Decluttering Is A Task We All Need To Take On
Decluttering Is A Task We All Need To Take On
What are the signs of a roof leak, and what steps should you take to stop the damage? Here’s what to do when you’re faced with a leaking roof. Most homeowners or renters might be able to tell you the age of their roof, but beyond that, there’s uncertainty. Take a roof leak, for example: The first sign of a leaking roof for many is a stain on a ceiling or wall. Fortunately, there are some clear steps you can take to learn how to find a roof leak and help stop damage before it gets worse. For example, a simple visual inspection of roof shingles — while standing safely on the ground — can help you identify spots where the roof might be wearing unevenly or where shingles are missing or damaged. Gutters and downspouts should be in good condition and kept free of debris that may prevent water from draining off the roof. What are the early warning signs that you have a roof leak, and what should you do if you discover a leaking roof? Many roof leaks make an appearance during a heavy rainstorm, but other signs may indicate that you have a hidden roof leak that’s causing damage.
Signs of a roof leak
Inside
· Mold: Any signs of mold or mildew may indicate moisture is entering the home.
· Dampness or stains: Check ceilings and walls for bubbles in the paint or water stains.
Outside (use binoculars to inspect the roof from the ground)
Roof shingles: Look for missing, torn, cracked, curling or damaged shingles.
Roof flashing: Cracks in the caulk or missing pieces may allow water to seep in.
Gutters: Are sections of the gutters drooping? Does the gutter overflow when it rains?
The risks of a leaking roof
Damage to the interior of your home and your personal property.
Falling hazards from wet, slippery surfaces.
Find the leak. Whether or not you know where the leak is entering your home, contact a roofing specialist to help you find the specific source of the leak and make temporary repairs. Prevent future leaks. It’s important to have your roof routinely inspected and maintained by a professional roofing contractor. Keep tree limbs cut back to prevent them from touching the roofing surface. When leaks occur, get them fixed as quickly as you can — newer roofs may simply require repair; older roofs may require replacement. Check out these simple insights for more tips on maintaining your home.
Source: State Farm
Decluttering Is A Task We All Need To Take On
Decluttering Is A Task We All Need To Take On
Decluttering Is A Task We All Need To Take On
Declutter for a Cause month is a 28-day motivational initiative for people to declutter their homes and offices to donate their belongings to a nonprofit in need. The cause is meant to encourage people to donate their unused or unwanted stuff to charities. You could buy some organizing stuff from the store to help with the clutter. If you have clothes or shoes that you don't wear anymore you can easily donate them and let someone that dont have alot of clothes or shoes wear it you could be helping a family out that's in need. There are some clothing stores that have donation bins. All you have to do is put them all in a bag and give them away. The store that has donation stuff is goodwill there might be more but that's the only one that i know of. Here is some steps to declutter your home step; Start by grouping items together Step 2; Begin in the bedroom, Step 3; Allow 15 minutes each day for 30 days Step 4; Focus on tiny areas Step 5: Turn your attention to other family members Step 6:Now look at every room , still for 15 minutes each day Step 7: Stick to it! If you follow these steps you will be organized and won't have to wonder if your home is cluttered or not because everything would be in the right spot, and you wouldn't have to fix or clean your house if you just follow those 7 steps.
Staying Safe During The Winter
The History Of Presidents’ Day
Staying Safe During The Winter
Winter storms are dangerous. They can bring cold temperatures, power failures, loss of communication services, and icy roads. This can make being outside dangerous, so you should limit your time outside. Although staying indoors as much as possible can help reduce the risk of car crashes and falls on the ice, you may also face hazards inside your home. Protect yourself and your loved ones during a winter storm. Take extra steps to make sure you heat your home safely, and follow the tips below.
· Heat your home safely.
· If you plan to use a wood stove, fireplace, or space heater, be extremely careful. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions and remember these safety tips:
· Turning on the stove for heat is not safe; have at least one of the following heat sources in case the power goes out:
· Extra blankets, sleeping bags, and warm winter coats
· Fireplace that is up to code with plenty of dry firewood or a gas log fireplace
· Portable space heaters or kerosene heaters. Check with your local fire department to make sure that kerosene heaters are legal in your area.
· Use electric space heaters with automatic shut-off switches and non-glowing elements. Make sure to keep them away from any flammable materials, like curtains or blankets.
· Use fireplaces, wood stoves, or other combustion heaters only if they are properly vented to the outside and do not leak gas from the flue or exhaust into the indoor air space.
· Have your heating system serviced by a qualified technician every year.
· Do not burn paper in a fireplace.
· Make sure you have proper ventilation if you must use a kerosene heater.
· Use only the type of fuel your heater is designed to use—don’t substitute.
· Keep heat sources, like space heaters, at least 3 feet away from drapes, furniture, or bedding. Never cover your space heater.
· Never place a space heater on top of furniture or near water.
· Never leave children unattended near a space heater.
· Make sure that the cord of an electric space heater is not a tripping hazard, but do not run the cord under carpets or rugs.
· Avoid using extension cords to plug in your space heater.
· If your space heater has a damaged electrical cord or produces sparks, do not use it.
Lovin’ The Library
The History Of Presidents’ Day
Staying Safe During The Winter
National Library Lover’s Month in February is dedicated to the people who love whole buildings devoted to reading, housing, organizing, categorizing, finding, studying, and otherwise loving books. Libraries provide so much more than a place for us to enjoy great novels or to discover amazing adventures and untold history. Yes, they help us ace our research papers and provide a quiet space to study. However, they do so much more. Libraries also provide rotating art displays to give local artists exposure to the community. Larger libraries provide preservation services, preserving some of the most treasured books, periodicals, and documents for future generations. Libraries are a perfect place to either read a book or do a school project or just to relax, they help us in many ways. When I was in school i use to go to the library and just listen to the silence because it's peaceful. The environment is basically a safe place when you're in a library you automatically feel safe. There are many wonderful books in a library from nonfiction to fiction.
The History Of Presidents’ Day
The History Of Presidents’ Day
The History Of Presidents’ Day
Presidents’ Day is an American holiday celebrated on the third Monday in February. Originally established in 1885 in recognition of President George Washington, it is still officially called “Washington’s Birthday” by the federal government according to history.com. Traditionally celebrated on February 22—Washington’s actual day of birth—the holiday became popularly known as Presidents’ Day after it was moved as part of 1971’s Uniform Monday Holiday Act, an attempt to create more three-day weekends for the nation’s workers. While several states still have individual holidays honoring the birthdays of Washington, Abraham Lincoln and other figures, Presidents’ Day is now popularly viewed as a day to celebrate all U.S. presidents past and present. The story of Presidents’ Day date begins in 1800. Following President George Washington’s death in 1799, his February 22 birthday became a perennial day of remembrance. At the time, Washington was venerated as the most important figure in American history, and events like the 1832 centennial of his birth and the start of construction of the Washington Monument in 1848 were cause for national celebration. Presidents’ Day: The Uniform Monday Holiday Act. The shift from Washington’s Birthday to Presidents’ Day began in the late 1960s when Congress proposed a measure known as the Uniform Monday Holiday Act. Championed by Senator Robert McClory of Illinois, this law sought to shift the celebration of several federal holidays from specific dates to a series of predetermined Mondays. The proposed change was seen by many as a novel way to create more three-day weekends for the nation’s workers, and it was believed that ensuring holidays always fell on the same weekday would reduce employee absenteeism. While some argued that shifting holidays from their original dates would cheapen their meaning, the bill also had widespread support from both the private sector and labor unions and was seen as a surefire way to bolster retail sales. The Uniform Monday Holiday Act also included a provision to combine the celebration of Washington’s Birthday with Abraham Lincoln’s, which fell on the proximate date of February 12. Lincoln’s Birthday had long been a state holiday in places like Illinois, and many supported joining the two days as a way of giving equal recognition to two of America’s most famous statesmen. McClory was among the measure’s major proponents, and he even floated the idea of renaming the holiday “President’s Day.” This proved to be a point of contention for lawmakers from George Washington’s home state of Virginia, and the proposal was eventually dropped. Nevertheless, the main piece of the Uniform Monday Holiday Act passed in 1968 and officially took effect in 1971 following an executive order from President Richard Nixon. Washington’s Birthday was then shifted from the fixed date of February 22 to the third Monday of February. Columbus Day, Memorial Day and Veterans Day were also moved from their traditionally designated dates. (As a result of widespread criticism, in 1980 Veterans’ Day was returned to its original November 11 date.) Presidents’ Day: Transformation. While Nixon’s order plainly called the newly placed holiday Washington’s Birthday, it was not long before the shift to Presidents’ Day began. The move away from February 22 led many to believe that the new date was intended to honor both Washington and Abraham Lincoln, as it now fell between their two birthdays. Marketers soon jumped at the opportunity to play up the three-day weekend with sales, and “Presidents’ Day” bargains were advertised at stores around the country. By the mid-1980s Washington’s Birthday was known to many Americans as Presidents’ Day. This shift had solidified in the early 2000s, by which time as many as half the 50 states had changed the holiday’s name to Presidents’ Day on their calendars. Some states have even chosen to customize the holiday by adding new figures to the celebration. Arkansas, for instance, celebrates Washington as well as civil rights activist Daisy Gatson Bates. Alabama, meanwhile, uses Presidents’ Day to commemorate Washington and Thomas Jefferson (who was born in April). Washington and Lincoln still remain the two most recognized leaders, but Presidents’ Day is now popularly seen as a day to recognize the lives and achievements of all of America’s chief executives. Some lawmakers have objected to this view, arguing that grouping George Washington and Abraham Lincoln together with less successful presidents minimizes their legacies. Congressional measures to restore Washington and Lincoln’s individual birthdays were proposed during the early 2000s, but all failed to gain much attention. For its part, the federal government has held fast to the original incarnation of the holiday as a celebration of the country’s first president. The third Monday in February is still listed on official calendars as Washington’s Birthday. Presidents’ Day: Celebrations and Traditions. Like Independence Day, Presidents’ Day is traditionally viewed as a time of patriotic celebration and remembrance. In its original incarnation as Washington’s Birthday, the holiday gained special meaning during the difficulties of the Great Depression, when portraits of George Washington often graced the front pages of newspapers and magazines every February 22. In 1932 the date was used to reinstate the Purple Heart, a military decoration originally created by George Washington to honor soldiers killed or wounded while serving in the armed forces. Patriotic groups and the Boy Scouts of America also held celebrations on the day, and in 1938 some 5,000 people attended mass at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City in honor of Washington. In its modern form, Presidents’ Day is used by many patriotic and historical groups as a date for staging celebrations, reenactments and other events. A number of states also require that their public schools spend the days leading up to Presidents’ Day teaching students about the accomplishments of the presidents, often with a focus on the lives of Washington and Lincoln.
Snacks For The Day
Taking Care Of Your Children’s Teeth During National Children’s Dental Health Month
The History Of Presidents’ Day
It’s snack time! February is National Snack Food Month, so this month, focus on snacking in the healthiest ways possible and still thoroughly enjoying treats between meals! Most days, we need a snack or two (or 7) to make it through the day, and if we choose nutritious choices, snacking more can make a positive impact on our overall health; believe it or not, it can even help with weight loss! Here is the list of snack foods that you can enjoy. mixed nuts, pepper slices to dip in guacamole, Greek yogurt with granola, oats, and/or mixed berries, apple slices, carrots, or celery dipped in peanut butter, cottage cheese (with any toppings, or as a salad dressing replacement), dark chocolate with almonds, cucumber (or any veggies) dipped in hummus, any fruits and veggies, cherry tomatoes with mozzarella and basil, hard-boiled eggs, healthy beef jerky, protein shake or fruit smoothie. You can have many snacks but don’t ruin your dinner.
What’s For Breakfast?
Taking Care Of Your Children’s Teeth During National Children’s Dental Health Month
Taking Care Of Your Children’s Teeth During National Children’s Dental Health Month
February is a cold month for most of us, so what better way to start our days than with a steaming hot breakfast? National Hot Breakfast Month is celebrated every February to encourage everyone to set aside some extra time every morning to make a hot, fresh breakfast. You know what they say about breakfast… It’s the most important meal of the day! However, in the busyness of everyday life, it’s easy to put breakfast on the back burner and just grab a quick granola bar on your way out the door in the morning. This month, we are challenged to wake up a little earlier and take the time to really enjoy breakfast. You may be surprised at how much better you feel throughout the day when you allow yourself plenty of time in the morning to fully wake up, make breakfast, and maybe listen to your favorite podcast as you get ready for the day. Appreciating the beauty that the morning brings and enjoying a hot breakfast will surely make you feel fuller, more energized, and just overall better all day long!
Taking Care Of Your Children’s Teeth During National Children’s Dental Health Month
Taking Care Of Your Children’s Teeth During National Children’s Dental Health Month
Taking Care Of Your Children’s Teeth During National Children’s Dental Health Month
February is National Children's Dental Health Month! During the entire month of February, the American Dental Association (ADA) honors and recognizes dental professionals and all who are passionate about children's healthcare. Take this time to increase awareness about pediatric dental hygiene – and find out how you can best support your child's dental care. The ADA's Children's Dental Health Day was first celebrated on February 8, 1949. It became a month-long commemoration in 1981. Many years later, children's dental health continues to be promoted throughout February for National Children's Dental Health Month (NCDHM). Celebrating children's oral health awareness is incredibly important for the community. Tooth decay remains the most common chronic childhood disease. Continuing educational programs and prevention awareness will help motivate more parents and other adults to recognize the seriousness of children's dental disease. NCDHM raises awareness of the importance of teaching children good oral habits early to ensure a lifetime of healthy smiles. Parents or caregivers are essential and can promote children's dental health this month and throughout the year. Support children's dental health by working with dental professionals on specific topics such as:
· Tooth decay
· Getting your child familiar with their dentist's office
· Preventing crowded teeth
· Healthy gums in later years
Keeping up with daily oral care and visiting the dentist at least twice a year for an oral examination and professional cleanings are steps you can take towards a happier and healthier mouth! Setting the foundation for your child earlier in life will set your child up for success in the future. Making an appointment at the dentist is one of the best ways to celebrate February's theme. The more time they spend with their dental professionals, the more comfortable they'll be when they visit. It is encouraged for children to have regular cleanings every 6 months. If you schedule an appointment in February, your child's second appointment will fall just-in-time before back-to-school in August. Did you know that toothbrushes should be replaced every 3 to 4 months, as frayed bristles decrease their effectiveness? Get kids excited about their regular hygiene routine by letting them select toothbrushes with their favorite characters and choose toothpaste that they like. NCDHM is an excellent time to toss out old toothbrushes and replace them with new ones. If your kids tend to brush their teeth unattended, take time this month to check-in on their brushing habits. Checking in with your kids and offering helpful tips and tricks will keep their teeth looking great and healthy. National Children's Dental Health month is a great time to learn about and promote good oral hygiene habits with your family. Keep up with checkups, treat the family with new toothbrushes, and ensure your child knows how to clean their teeth properly. Your whole family will know how important dental health is to their overall health.
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