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My kids have a year round schedule at their elementary school. They have been off track the last 3 weeks so in an effort to keep them up on their school work we’ve been doing extra activities and worksheets daily. I thought I would share this sight word activity I put together for my Kindergartner. First we read “Franklin’s Valentines” by Paulette Bourgeois and Brenda Clark. In the story, Franklin’s Valentines drop out of his backpack as he runs to school and when it’s time to pass them out to his classmates he realizes they are not in his backpack....

Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak named their company Apple for simple reasons hanohiki/Shutterstock There has been widespread speculation regarding the logic behind the co-founders’ decision to name their company Apple. According to Macworld, some people have theorized that Jobs and Wozniak selected the name as an ode to Alan Turing — a computer science wizard and cryptanalyst who died from consuming a cyanide-laced apple. Other theories speculate that the logo, an apple with a bite taken out of it, is inspired by the biblical story of Adam and Eve and doubles as an analogy for the enlightenment that technology has bestowed upon the world....

What Happened To Peanut Butter Pump After Shark Tank? New Africa/Shutterstock By Cristine Struble/Updated: Oct. 28, 2022 11:02 am EST While the New York Daily News once reported that Americans will eat “2,984 PB&J sandwiches in their lifetime,” all that nutty goodness might not be simple, smooth eating. Putting aside jelly flavors and which ingredient goes on top, peanut butter can create a sticky mess. From the knife, itself, to the difficulty in scraping out the bottom of the jar, it could make a few people go nutty in exasperation....

Taking care of your caloric needs in the morning can be a struggle. Finding the nearest drive-thru is all too easy: ordering something hot, greasy, and calorie-dense even when you know you shouldn’t. A homemade, nutrient-packed breakfast bar offers a simple solution. Here’s a quick and easy recipe that will help you skip the processed foods in your pantry—as well as your local fast-food chain. Plus, you can pack one or two of the peanut buttery morsels for an afternoon snack and avoid that post-lunch energy slump....

12 Little-Known Facts About Salt Shutterstock By Lindsay D. Mattison AND Tšhegofatšo Ndabane/Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 2:22 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Salt is everywhere. Even if you can’t taste it, chances are good it’s in everything from your breakfast oatmeal to the salad you brought for lunch. According to the FDA, Americans eat on average 3,400 milligrams of sodium, a chemical element found in salt, each day (over 1,000 milligrams more than the daily recommended value, the equivalent of one teaspoon)....

13 Tips For Making Soups Taste Better Dean Drobot/Shutterstock By Nads Willow/Updated: Jan. 3, 2023 8:30 am EST Did you know that January is National Soup Month? We did, which is why we wanted to remind you of just how glorious a bowl of soup truly is and encourage your soup-making spirit. When it’s cold outside, soup warms you up, and homemade soup feels like a bowlful of home. According to French master chef Louis Pullig de Gouy, soup is the kindest course since it offers comfort....

A Butterball Turkey Talk-Line Expert Explains What You Need To Know Before Thanksgiving - Exclusive Interview Roman Samborskyi/Shutterstock By Holly Riddle/Oct. 24, 2022 8:09 am EST Every year, thousands of home cooks find themselves in charge of cooking the family turkey on Thanksgiving, and every year, thousands of home cooks find themselves struggling with the assignment. Cooking a turkey is rarely an easy feat, especially considering the majority of home cooks only practice their turkey-cooking skills maybe once or twice per year, at most....

Aldi’s 2022 American Holiday Ad Features Adorable Gnomes Eric Glenn/Shutterstock By Sophia Lo/Dec. 7, 2022 9:53 pm EST There are plenty of reasons why Aldi is a popular grocery store, from the discount prices to the Aldi food items that have a dedicated fanbase because they’re just that tasty. Plus, during the holidays, shoppers can expect all sorts of seasonal products, and this year, the grocery chain is slashing prices to help customers through the holiday season....

An Australian Restaurant Receipt Is Going Viral For Charging A ‘Sneaky’ $105 PhotoMavenStock/Shutterstock By Ree Winter/Oct. 31, 2022 7:31 pm EST If you’ve ever been to Australia, you may have been surprised to find out that tipping is not really a thing. It’s not expected or mandatory. Staff are paid a minimum livable wage by law. For example, a full-time waiter working in Sydney would make an average wage of about $45,000 per year ($29,000 USD), according to Salary Expert....

Bad Daddy’s Just Unveiled Two New Burgers And A Shake For The Holidays Facebook By Cole Brocksom/Updated: Nov. 16, 2022 2:24 pm EST Even though it might not exactly be barbecuing season, it’s always burger season. Don’t believe us? We’ve got a grillmaster’s guide on how to grill outside in the cold, so you can keep that smoky fire burning all winter long. And obviously, a little cold weather isn’t going to keep restaurant chains like Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar from grilling up their meaty sandwiches....

Coffee Mate Will Give You $5,000 To Miss The Thanksgiving 5K Run Coffee Mate By Katy Canada/Nov. 10, 2022 9:54 am EST For most people, Thanksgiving serves as a time to gather, eat a lavish meal, and practice gratitude. However, it’s also the most popular day of the year to lace up that pair of running shoes and hit the pavement, according to Men’s Journal, which reported on data from fitness app Strava....

Crumbl Cookies Fans Are Not Impressed With Its Candy Ridden Weekly Lineup Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images By Justina Huddleston/Oct. 24, 2022 6:35 pm EST There was a time when it felt like Subway was the only quick-service restaurant where on-the-go customers could buy a warm cookie (it might sound unusual, but there are even die-hard Subway cookie fans out there). However, these days, there are actually a plethora of cookie chains from which you can purchase a warm, scrumptious, and splendidly sugar-coated treat....

Can you believe it’s been two months since we made our last cupcake liner craft?! With Halloween just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to pull them out and make some cute Halloween Crafts. We’ve shared some cute little ghosts before and today I’m sharing how to use black cupcake liners to make this simple and fun Cupcake Liner Bats Halloween Craft. {This post contains affiliate links for your convenience....

We are on a roll this week with dragonfly crafts. After we made our paint strip dragonfly earlier this week I took a look at the extra paint stirring stick I had and realized it was also perfect for making a Dragonfly craft too. {This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. Read our Disclosure Policy for more information.} Supplies you will need: paint stirring stick 2 small paper plates...

Maybe seeing “Flula Borg workout” wouldn’t have gotten your attention in the past. The German comedian has never been known for being jacked. But if you’ve seen the trailer for the new Suicide Squad, you’ve caught a glimpse of Borg as Javelin, a relatively unknown DC character. He’s a former Olympic athlete who carries around a javelin as a weapon (naturally). So how did Borg, a self-proclaimed “skinny dude,” add slabs of muscle to his frame?...

Everyone has a phone these days. Smartphones are the dominant way people keep in touch. Not to mention search the web and listen to music. It’s basically the modern-day swiss army knife. Which means we all know that charging can be an issue. No one loves to find that the battery needs to be refueled. But that won’t be an issue with the Charging Stone from Einova in your life....

Sponsored content. Men’s Journal receives compensation for this article as well as for purchases made when you click on a link and buy something below The New Year has started and that means, for most of us, that it’s time to head back to work. You may have received plenty of great new clothes during the holiday, but there’s nothing wrong with picking up more. If you wanna look your best at the office, the Clarks Desert Boot 2....

Look at any list of BMX icons and you’ll notice one common factor: They’re all white. From Dave Mirra to Mat Hoffman to Ryan Nyquist, the sport’s top performers and biggest celebrities over the last 40 years all share a similar story, culture, and lifestyle. Slowly yet noticeably, that’s starting to change. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies BMX pro Nigel Sylvester doesn’t fit the mold. He didn’t grow up competing in conventional BMX contests....

My son has been “all crafted out” lately. I think with all the review I did with him last week and starting Kindergarten tomorrow, he is just ready for me to leave him alone. Hahaha! So instead of a craft today I decided to keep it light hearted with some Humpty Dumpty Science. This definitely turned out to be as fun as I thought it would be. I created a worksheet for this activity which you can download and print HERE....

Sponsored content. Men’s Journal receives compensation for this article as well as for purchases made when you click on a link and buy something below Have you been doing a lot of running during the nonstop insanity of 2020? Then you may want to get some new runners for your feet. You can look in a lot of different places, but there’s only one spot you should check and that is Zappos....