A Snail Tale

A Snail with a Tale. This is the story of a pest who lives in the garden. He uses his radula or tongue to rip leaves apart so he can eat them. These little mollusks are common garden pests but they're kind of cute too. Just take a peek at Steve one of the snails living out in my yard. These little guys carry their homes around on their backs and are thought to be lazy but imagine if you had to carry your home around with you :) not a minor task. If you want to read more, check this link out.



How 'bout you - any pests you have around your house that you think are kind of cute? Or am I the only one who doesn't like to kill the little creeping, crawling, critters?

Monday - Make a Commitment

August 8th is the date to start getting ready for. It's the Providence Bridge Pedal and believe me, it's worth the ride. It's the 15th Anniversary of the Ride and it helps raise money for Providence Hospital's Heart and Vascular Institute. Plus, you'll be helping your own heart and vascular system at the same time.

So, if you think you aren't ready, you've got time to pull out the bike, pump up the tires and start getting those feet in shape for that pedaling.

I'm looking forward to the event - hope you will too.

Happy Dad's Day

Wishing all the fathers out there a very special day :)

SUMMER FUN - WHILE SAVING MONEY

Here are some simple, money-saving, tricks and sustainable hints to use this summer that will save money and protect the planet at the same time:

• Hang clothes—especially whites—outside in the sun to dry, at least in the summer. It will give your clothes a fresh natural scent. Saving energy one-third of the year is better than not at all and you’ll be letting the sunshine bleach your whites rather than harsh chemicals.
• Close your curtains and blinds during the day. It will keep the house cooler and help reduce your use or air conditioning in the summer.
• Wash clothing in vinegar and baking soda rather than harsh chemicals. Use ¼ cup white distilled vinegar and ¼ cup baking soda.
• Always use rechargeable batteries rather than the one-use variety.
• Take digital pictures rather than one-use cameras, even on vacations. They don’t take up that much space and it’s so easy to email photos to family and friends.
• Soak a washcloth in water, place it in a baggie and put it in the freezer, when you’re on a road trip, you’ll have a handy wipe that won’t leave any waste behind. Plus, if you’ve got a baby, it can double as a slightly frozen, crunchy, and soothing teething toy to munch on without any worries about worn-out teething rings.

TIPS AND HINTS

Turn off computers - especially the monitors - at night.

Taking the stairs saves energy and helps your cardio health.

Hang a sheet or blanket over your windows on the hottest days of the year - it will keep the heat outside and lower the temperature in your house from 5-10 degrees

Answer to Thought for Thursday

Answer: to "What is the Largest Plant in the World?"

The Sequoia .

I know it's a tree - but have you ever seen the Redwoods? Awe------mazing.

THOUGHT FOR THURSDAY

THOUGHT: What's the largest plant in the world?

Do you know? Take a guess. Put it in comments and then come back around 3 to C if you were right or wrong.

Answer to Word for Wedneday

Word: Triggin

Definition: When you're playing a video game and start pressing all the buttons in a panic, that's triggin. Can also be applied when working on your PC and pressing the mouse when things aren't working.

This according to Urban Dictionary