Catch A Meteor Shower this Month

The Perseid meteor shower is underway this month, and you can catch it right from your backyard! It will peak on the nights of August 11th and 12th, although all month long you will be able to see "shooting stars" often in the night. You don't need any binoculars or a telescope to watch this meteor shower, just your own two eyes and a spot outside that has as little light as possible. The darker your observation area, the more likely you will see more meteors! Get comfy, grab some snacks, and have fun! 

For more information on the Perseid meteor shower, go to earthsky.org.

National Jamaican Patty Day

It's National Jamaican Patty Day! Have you ever tried one of these flaky, delicious meat pastries? Jamaican Patties are the quintessential fast food in Jamaica, for good reason. Make your own batch today, or order some from a local eatery! 

Read more for a Jamaican Patty recipe from gimmeyummy.com. 

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Memorize Scripture With Your Kids

There is hardly an age too young to start planting God's word into your heart. Today's 99+1 Days idea was contributed by a CHRI listening family, the Bougies (many thanks!!). Seeds Family Worship creates Scripture memory songs for kids by setting verses from the Bible to music. The Bougie family has enjoyed using their worship music to memorize God’s Word and hide it in their hearts. You can stream their songs, here.

Seeds has a library of 176 songs and 250 videos written to word-for-word Scripture that makes memorizing the Bible easy and fun. They also offer scripture memory cards for kids (or adults!), scripture backgrounds, and fun, easy family devotions!

For a limited time, you can download for free the DVD of their album “I Believe”. You can also watch all their videos for free on Youtube. They have lyrics videos and hand motions videos!

Beaded Wind Chime Craft

Looking for a fun craft to do, either by yourself or with your family? Try making this beaded wind chime! You can get the kids involved by having each family member bead their own strand, and use up some of your beads you have stored with your craft supplies. This craft is originally from gardentherapy.ca.

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Spanish Iced Latte Recipe

Why not spice up your everyday coffee and try making a Spanish latte? A Spanish latte is similar to a regular latte, but is slightly sweeter due to the addition of condensed milk! Here's how to make it:

- FIll up a long latte cup with ice cubes
- Add 3 tablespoons of condesned milk
- Add 1 cup of cold milk
- Add 1 shot of espresso (or more if you like your coffee strong! ;))
- Stir, and enjoy!

Honey Bee Show & Tell

Are your kids curious about bees? Join Geesbees in their pollinator garden for a Sunday Show and Tell! They'll tell you all about bees and show you their beekeeping gear! This event is geared towards children ages 4 to 10 years and limited to 15 children per session to allow social distancing. 

It costs just $2.50 (including HST) per child, and all proceeds support pollinator educational activities and programming. It's offered on Sundays at 11:30 A.M. and 2:00 P.M. (weather permitting). Click here to book for this Sunday!

They also offer 1-hour long private bee tours, for groups of up to 4 people! Learn more, here.

Silly Literacy Games

Are you ready to try out a new family game? Looking to sneak some fun literacy games into your kids' summer vacation? We love getting creative with our families, and what child doesn't love a silly story or game? Try out these new and old favourites during your next games night or rainy afternoon.

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10 Ornamental Flowers You Can Eat or Cook With

Flowers look beautiful in our gardens, smell wonderful, and also make great gifts. We often tend to forget, however, that many of the flowers in our gardens can also be eaten or cooked with! 

Here are 10 ornamental flowers you can use in salads or cook with this summer.

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Create Your Own DIY Obstacle Course

Obstacle courses are a fun way for kids and families to get some exercise and learn new skills, and they don't have to be overly complicated or expensive either! To get kids outside, help them flex their creative muscles, and have them get an all-over workout, here are some inexpensive everyday items that you can use to get your kids started creating an obstacle course of their own, from activeforlife.com.

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Try Horseback Riding in Wakefield, QC (No Experience Necessary!)

Captiva Farms offers an exciting, one-of-a-kind horseback riding experience for all levels of skill, near Ottawa, in Wakefield QC. Captiva is the only horseback riding ranch that allows groups and families to explore over 40 KM together on over 450 acres of wilderness trails.

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