Life with Cherie

August 9, 2018

Friday Fun Night: Perseids

Looking for something fun (and free) this weekend?

Whether you’ve got kids or not, this is a great opportunity to get out of the house and spend some quality time.

Every August, we’re treated to the Perseid meteor shower. It’s been going on since July, but this weekend is prime
viewing time!

If you’d like to Keep it Simple, it’s as easy as 1, 2, 3:

Pick a viewing spot – You’re looking for somewhere dark. If you can see street lights or if your neighbor loves to leave the lights on at night, your backyard isn’t the place. Rest stops and campgrounds are a few alternatives.
Check the weather – Choose a night with the lowest chance for clouds. It goes without saying that you are going to avoid rain, right? :-).
Grab your gear & go!– Got your comfy chairs? Snacks, beverages, bug spray? Maybe a jacket and blanket if the nights are cool… And don’t forget your phone! Yes, you can take great pictures.

If you’d like to Make it More:

See the preview– watch this short video from NASA or read this Perseid Info Guide.
Invite some friends
Make it a game – We all love a shooting star, why not play “Fireball?” Here’s how it goes: Divide up the sky, with each person watching a different area. When you see a shooting star, shout “fireball” and point so everyone has time to turn and see. (Bonus points if you can say “Fireball” like John Ryan).
Something for your little astronomers
- For your emerging readers – try this matching game or this complete packet from itsy bitsy fun.
- Journey into the Solar System – save $10, the Kindle version is currently discounted to $2.99!
- Make a rocket – check out this darling (and free!) straw rocket template from Buggy and Buddy.
- Trace a maze
- And don’t forget your Summer Slime

I’d love to hear from you and hope you enjoy the cosmic show!

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July 25, 2018

When it comes to keeping up with things around your house, there seem to be two camps; the uber-organized, with flawless homes, perfect make-up and incredible fashion sense and the rest of us, who scramble to keep up with the basics, feel lucky to have enough time for a swipe of mascara and might actually kiss the person who invented the “messy bun.”

Whichever camp you’re in, I’m not here to judge. But I AM here to try to help make your life easier. The truth is, we’re all short on time. There are things we want, even things we need, that never seem to get crossed off of our “To Do” lists.

How can I help? Well, I’m living your pain. And lucky for us, I suddenly have almost unlimited time on my hands. So here’s what we’re going to do – we’re going to tackle these seemingly impossible tasks. One. At. A. Time. We’re in this together, sister!! So glad you are here.

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