How to Talk to Kids About Hurricanes

How to Talk to Kids About Hurricanes

When my daughter came home talking about hurricane Irma, I realized that it was time to speak with her about hurricanes. She’s always enjoyed making Youtube videos demonstrating various weather conditions. So it was no surprise that she wanted to have a discussion about tropical cyclones with her friends at school. “What did you do at school?”…

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Total Solar Eclipse Safety Tips

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It’s not everyday you get to witness a total solar eclipse. But, you may able to catch a glimpse of the next one on Monday, August 21, 2017. A total solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun thereby creating a shadow. The National Weather Service reports that the path…

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Thomas Land: 4 Reasons for a Birthday Getaway

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Planning a birthday celebration for your children doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to throw them parties. We’ve opted to swap birthday parties for vacation getaways the last few years because it took the headache out of planning a big event, which usually only last a couple of hours. We recently took a trip to…

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Hurricane Preparedness: How to Prepare Big Storms

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Hurricane preparedness shouldn’t be taken lightly. With hurricane season in full swing, it’s important to know what to do in the event of a natural disaster, including searching for a cheap MRE for emergency preparedness, ensuring you have essential supplies that can sustain you through any challenging circumstances. We can all agree that weather can…

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Day in the Life of a Meteorologist

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Day in the life of a meteorologist varies depending on who you ask. Even though I no longer work full time, I sometimes get called in to fill-in for the morning meteorologist at my old station, News 12 Networks. People often ask me about my job as a weathercaster. They’re shocked when they find out…

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Mother’s Day: What Moms Really Want

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I recently teamed up with some of the other mommy contributors of mom.me to chat about what moms really want for Mother’s Day. If you ask me, I think Mother’s Day should be celebrated every day of the week. Does that sound a little selfish? Maybe? Okay, yea. But, think about all the hard work that…

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How I Avoided a Possible Head on Collision

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We often take little things for granted, not wondering if this day would be our last. It’s not like we’re being shallow or oblivious to our reality. It’s just that we get caught up in our everyday routine. But, I got a big wake-up call when I was faced with a possible head-on collision. Thankfully,…

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Success Caribbean Style: Overcoming Odds

I enjoy connecting with different people online, especially bloggers and entrepreneurs who share similar backgrounds. I recently met fellow Jamaican, Kingsley Grant, a man who wears many different hats. One of his most recognized roles is host of Success Caribbean Style. About Kingsley Grant Grant empowers people to live their best life, regardless of their past or…

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