Baskets of Fun Apple Picking With the Whole Family
Most of the apples you find in stores are ripening now, making September prime apple-picking season! When green apples begin to turn yellow and red apples brighten in color, they are ready to be gathered up. If you are looking for a great excuse to get out in nature with your family or just hankering for some fresh produce, then apple
picking is the thing for you. Orchards all over the country have a you- pick season so you can bring home your own fresh apples. Here is how to get in on the apple-picking trend right now! How do you like them apples? If you and your kids aren’t paying to pick apples, and you don’t have the owner’s permission, that’s stealing. If you (or someone else) pay your kids to pick apples, that is child labor, which is, sadly, also illegal. Kidding aside, for the most part, to pick apples at an orchard, you must pay for the privilege. Orchards all across the country have different varieties of apples ripening all the time. Whether you’re in Maine, Michigan, California, or somewhere in between, you are likely ready to go on an apple-picking frenzy with family! Enjoy the fruits of your labor. After a long day of picking apples and making memories, you need a place to put them. Sure, if you want to dig into your apples right away, a bowl on the counter is fine. But if you want to store these apples for safekeeping (or making pie, apple crisp, apple sauce, or myriad other things), keep them somewhere nice and cool, like a refrigerator. If you keep your apples cool, they’ll stay good for weeks, ensuring you can enjoy the fruits of your labor all month!
School Zone Safety 101
How to Keep Our Kids Safe in School Zones This Fall
School bells are ringing, and the roads around our schools become bustling hubs of activity. This increase in foot traffic, especially with little ones heading to class, calls for heightened awareness and vigilance in school zones. We’re committed to the safety of our communities, so we’d like to offer five practical tips to ensure kids and other pedestrians stay safe as the new school year continues.
No. 2 — Avoid Distractions In school zones, keeping your full attention on the road is vital. Avoid using your cell phone or other devices that could divert your focus — even hands-free technology can take your mind off driving. Children can be unpredictable, and your full concentration might make all the difference in preventing an accident. No. 3 — Respect School Bus Rules When a school bus stops and extends its stop sign arm, drivers in both directions must stop. This law protects children who might be crossing the street from the bus. Never pass a school bus loading or unloading children — it’s not just unsafe; it’s illegal. No. 4 — Practice Extra Caution in Bad Weather Rainy weather can reduce visibility and make roads slippery, adding extra risks for pedestrians. On bad weather days, slow
down more than usual and keep a sharper lookout for children in school zones. No. 5 — Educate Your Kids Safety is a two-way street. Teach your children the importance of crossing at crosswalks, looking both ways, and making eye contact with drivers before crossing. Encourage them to be especially attentive in school zones and around buses! When every driver follows these tips, we can all contribute to a safer environment in our school zones. Let’s keep our kids safe and give parents peace of mind as another busy school year begins. Together, we can make a difference in the safety of our communities.
No. 1 — Obey Speed Limits and Signs
The most critical step you can take as a driver is strictly adhering to school zones’ speed limits. These areas have reduced speed limits because lower speeds give drivers more time to react to the unexpected, which can be crucial if a child steps into the road suddenly. Kids and teens aren’t always the most observant pedestrians, so it’s up to you to stay aware of school zones and drive slowly.
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