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by Robby Oakes
Summer vacation is finally here and your kids have permanently implanted themselves in the couch, eyes glued to the television, with no sign of moving for the next three months.
When kids do absolutely nothing over the holidays, they not only forget what they have learned in school but they get out of the habit of learning and find it difficult to start their schoolwork again in the fall.
by Robby Oakes
The Star Spangled Banner. Old Glory. Big Red White and Blue. Stars and Stripes.
The American flag has a lot of nicknames and plenty of history behind it and in June millions of Americans will celebrate Flag Day by waving these thirteen stars and stripes outside of their houses and businesses.
In the USA, Flag Day is celebrated on the 14th of June every year. This was the date that the flag of the United States was adopted.
In fact, the week surrounding June the 14th is known as “National Flag Week” and during this week the President will issue a proclamation which encourages Americans to fly a flag outside of their homes throughout the week.
All government buildings in the country will also display the flag during this special week of the year.
by Robby Oakes
Although credit cards have been used since the 1960s, there are several untrue myths which still persist about them in society.
Understanding the truth behind these common myths will help you to use your credit card more effectively.
by Robby Oakes
When it comes to saving money, there are a few things that you can’t cut back on too much because you need them to survive, such as clothing, shelter and food.
You can take the bus to work and not buy a big screen TV, but you will not live very long if you don’t eat!
However, buying food doesn’t have to be as expensive as you might think.
If you wince in horror everything you take out your wallet at the supermarket, there are many ways that you can cut down your food bill while still eating healthy and tasty meals.
by Robby Oakes
World Environment Day was created to raise awareness of environmental concerns and enhance political and public action.
It is held every year on June 5th and it is intended to be the most widely celebrated international event for positive environmental action.
The health of the environmental is crucial to our existence and we have the responsibility to make sure that our actions are sustainable and environmentally conscious.
This annual event provides an opportunity to get the conversation started about important environmental issues.
