Did you know that you can tell a credit card company just by looking at the numbers?  Visa  start with the number 4; Mastercard starts with the number 5; American Express starts with the number 3 and Discover starts with the number 6.

Did you know that you can tell what state a person was born in by the first 3 digits of their social security number? For example,: 009 is Vermont and 029 is Massachusetts. Try it yourself: Dannyg.com

Did you know that apples are 25% air.  This is why we can play the game called “bobbing for apples”.

Did you know that coffee beans are not actually beans.  They are the pit of a ripe coffee cherry.

Did you know that honey never goes bad.  That’s right, there is no expiration date for honey.

Don’t skip this next paragraph just because it looks weird. Believe it or not, you can read it:

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Did you know that it is illegal in the state of Massachusetts to idle your vehicle for more than 5 minutes. Watch out! Read the full Law here

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Any parent who takes their kids out to eat breakfast, lunch or dinner know that when they order a kids drink, it most likely will be served in a kids plastic cup with a lid and straw.  I have been saving up quite a few kids cups from my kids meals and I have been trying to figure our what to do with them.  I do not like to just throw them away, as they will then just sit in a landfill for years to come and I do not like to leave them behind because I know the restaurant will not reuse them.  Most kids plastic cups can be recycled, which is a great option, but why not  find other uses for the cups before they are recycled.  I have put together a short list of things you can do with those plastic kids cups below:

Sand Toy – Bring your kids cups to the beach or the sandbox and use them to build a sand castle.

Snack Cup – Put snacks in a kids cup, cover with the lid if you have one and place in a bag for a car ride or for around the house.

Drinks – Use your kids cup at home for drinks.

Crayon/Pencil Holder – Use your kids cups to hold crayons and colored pencils on a desk or table.

Crafting -  Use your kids cups for crafting, holding water for painting, holding paint and paintbrushes and craft supplies.

Scoop -  Use a kids cup as a scoop for detergent, salt, bird seed or dog food.

Water Toy – Use a kids cup in the bathtub or the pool.

Plant a Flower – Drill some small holes in the bottom of a kids cup, add some soil and a seed, water and watch your flower sprout and bloom.  Replant when necessary.

Toy – Use a kids cup as a toy, add it to your kids selection of toys, let them use their imagination.

Stack Them – If you have multiple kids cups, use them to make a pyramid, then knock it down.  How high can you go?

When you are done reusing your kids cup(s) try to recycle them.  Just look for the number 1,2,3,4,5,6 and 7 then find out what numbers your local recycling center accepts.

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Sunday is Mothers Day, and I cannot believe it is here already!  Mothers Day is a great day to spend with the family, whether you have kids, or you want to hang out with your mother, this is a special day for all Mothers around the Country.  And don’t think that because it is Mothers day that you have to spend money!  The best gifts are ones that are thoughtful and from the heart and this kind of gift most likely cannot be bought.  Below I have put together a short list of gifts and such for Mothers Day that will not break the bank, and your MoM with LOVE.

Instead of buying a flower arrangement from the local flower shop or grocery store, take a walk around the neighborhood and pick your own flower bouquet.  Arrange the flowers in a container that you have at home such as a: vase, tall glass, water pitcher or a jar.

Make your Mother breakfast in bed.  I know this sounds very cliche, but, this really is a very nice treat for any mother.  Put some thought into what to make, maybe a heart shaped pancake or toast with some flower shaped pineapple wedges.  Be creative, and use foods that you know your MOM will love.

Break out a pen and paper and write your Mom a poem or a letter letting her know just how much she means to you.

Put together a slide show using photos and videos from when you were growing up and when you went on vacations with your Mom.  Add funny captions and music and you will have a gift that will last a lifetime.

Make your Mom personalized cards.  Use plain white printer paper and fold to card size.  Decorate 6 cards for special occasions, add 6 envelopes and wrap with a ribbon.

Make a Mothers Day coupon book, fill with coupons such as: Day of Pampering, Foot Massage and Laundry Help.

Put together a scrapbook using photos of you and your Mom.  Decorate with new and old paper, buttons, ribbons, stamps and more.

Do something for your Mom that you know she has been meaning to do, but just hasn’t had the time for.

Just spending time with your Mother is what matters the most.  Enjoy a nice walk, a nice chat, watching a movie together, just spend time together.

Happy Mothers Day!!!

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