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Go West Day | JOY for Today

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All of us are on a quest for JOY. One of the ways people in early America sought it was to "Go West!" West was the land of opportunity, freedom, and adventure. What is your West today? What are you doing to find JOY? Go West Day | July 13th Annually JOY for Today Offerings: Did You Know...  Five facts about the American West. Wolfe Stew Connects  To the command to "Go!" Bible Verses and Quotes  Inspired by opportunity. Activity Suggestions : Write ads, identify rules, design hats, discuss questions, and encourage  opportunity-taking. UPCOMING HOLIDAYS:   Give Something Away Day (July 15th Annually) National Ice Cream Day (July's Third Sunday) Gorgeous Grandma Day (July 23rd Annually) Did You Know: Horace Greeley is credited with the phrase, "Go West, young man"? Editor of the New York Tribune , Greeley wrote a letter in 1871 to a young man seeking career advice telling him to "Go West!" as this was the place where workers were wanted. Thou

National Milk Day | JOY for Today

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Milk and I do not have a happy history. Due to lactose intolerance in childhood, I never really developed the taste for milk. The Mr., on the other hand, loves milk. At nearly every meal, he drinks a full glass of whole milk. Regardless of your preference, there is no denying the nutritional qualities of milk. So, for those of us who are able, let's sport those milk mustaches as we JOYfully toast God's provision using this nutritionally robust drink of His creation. National Milk Day | January 11th Annually JOY for Today Offerings: Did You Know...  Facts about milk. Wolfe Stew Connects  To milk and honey. Bible Verses and Quotes  Related to milk. Activity Suggestions  Field trip, comparing milk, milk transformations, discussion questions, and family challenge. UPCOMING HOLIDAYS:   Make Your Dreams Come True Day (January 13th Annually) National Vision Board Day (January's Second Saturday) Martin Luther King, Jr Day (January's Third Monday) Did You Know: A single cup o

National Take a Hike Day | JOY for Today

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Being in the open air opens our minds and our hearts. It helps us connect with the environment that surrounds us, with the people who accompany us, and with God who created all of it. Embrace the moment. Let JOY wash over you. National Take a Hike Day | November 17th Annually JOY for Today Offerings: Did You Know...  Facts about hiking. Wolfe Stew Connects  To walking and resting. Bible Verses and Quotes  About hiking Activity Suggestions  Read a book, take a book hike, discuss questions, and challenge your family. UPCOMING HOLIDAYS:   Thanksgiving  (November's Fourth Thursday) The First Day of Advent  (The Sunday Nearest November 30th) Worldwide Candle Lighting Day (December's Second Sunday) Did You Know: Hiking is not the most popular outdoor activity in the US?  It actually ranks third. Coming in ahead of it are running and fishing. See the top  10 popular outdoor activities at Travelness .  Switzerland is home of the most densely packed trails in the world? On average, th

Mission Born: Space Twins | Chapter 20

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It is here! We're excited to announce the closing chapter of  Mission Born: Space Twins is ready for your reading pleasure.  If you need a refresher, or are new to the story, find all previous chapters here: Chapter 1  Ghosts Chapter 2  The Adventure Continues Chapter 3  Sound the Alarm! Chapter 4  Will Wally Make It? Chapter 5  Twins Divided Chapter 6  Worlds Apart Chapter 7  Escape from Planet Orc Chapter 8  Twin's Flight Chapter 9  Docked in Space Chapter 10  Knowledge Unbound Chapter 11  Decisions Chapter 12  Training Chapter 13  An Unexpected Adventure Chapter 14  Old Friends Chapter 15  Destination Unknown Chapter 16  Urlanna's Favor Chapter 17  Project: Shield Chapter 18  Countdown Chapter 19  Bright Lights Otherwise, welcome to the end: As they entered the underwater castle, Jess could see a giant screen above the queen’s throne.  On the display was a very thin man with sharp, pointed ears.  His face seemed to gleam with a golden glow.  “Yes, we have disabled all sh

S is for Seagulls | ABC Nature Walk

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Q is for Quills | ABC Nature Walk

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F is for Fawn | ABC Nature Walk

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B is for Bison | ABC Nature Walk

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L is for Lionfish | ABC Nature Walk

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S is for Seals | ABC Nature Walk

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C is for Crab | ABC Nature Walk

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S is for Snail | ABC Nature Walk

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R is for Redwoods | ABC Nature Walk

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M is for Mountains | ABC Nature Walk

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O is for Ocean | ABC Nature Walk

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O is for Ocean was filmed on the Oregon coast. (See where Oregon is on a map of the United States of America.) The sound of the waves is so awesome! I love the ocean, there is so much life in the ocean. This is intended for Preschool and Kindergarten to enhance their learning of the alphabet. Sample these related posts: To stay in Oregon and watch crabs . To see more ocean life, watch " U is for Urchin ",... ..." S is for Stingray ",... ..." N is for Nettle ",... ...or " J is for Jellyfish ".

C is for Cougar | ABC Nature Walk

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O is for Owl | ABC Nature Walk

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O is for Owl was filmed in our neighborhood. This owl has baby owls not far from this tree. It was getting towards dusk, so the owl was probably getting ready to hunt. This is intended for Preschool and Kindergarten to enhance their learning of the alphabet.

M is for Meerkat | ABC Nature Walk

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R is for River Otter | ABC Nature Walk

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S is for Starfish | ABC Nature Walk

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