by Macy Conley Applying for your dream job is nerve wracking enough, updating your resume shouldn't be. Below are listed the top 5 ways to bring life to your resume. Include only relevant information. This may seem like a no brainier, but you would be surprised how many resumes include information that doesn't pertain to …
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Basic Sewing for Beginners
By Macy Conley You may not think you should learn how to sew, but this basic skill comes in handy in your everyday life. Whether it be fixing a button, a tear in your favorite sweater, or mending a ripped pair of jeans, knowing how to sew can help you save a few extra dollars. …
Useful Websites for Teens
By Macy Conley Teens do you know what you need to buy a car or how to care for one? Or do you have no idea how to find scholarships for college? No matter what you are looking for these following websites are helpful in not only providing you with information but helping you find …
The Joys of Gardening
By Jacob Conley The past few years of my life have been quite an adventure, or at least as much of an adventure one can get living with their parents. In that time, I have taken up quite a few hobbies I really enjoy, and I am still looking to take up a few more …
Worldly Easter Traditions
by Macy Conley All the children know what to look forward to on Easter morning. However, in different parts of the world children and families will be celebrating in different ways. Whether you are looking for new traditions or adding to your own, here are Easter traditions from around the world. Hungary: “Sprinkling/ Whipping” These …
Bee the change in your neighborhood!
By Peggy Kindiger We’ve all heard the mantra, “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” (and add to that “Repurpose” or “Upcycle”). With spring being a time of renewal and Earth Day being celebrated on April 22nd, this is a good time to revisit the concept of caring for our environment. The idea of conservation is hardly a new …
DIY Bookmarks
By Macy Conley Most librarians have found something used as a book mark that wasn't a book mark. Some librarians have found old pictures, money, or pressed flowers hidden between the pages of a book. Other librarians have been unfortunate enough to find items like tin can lids, banana peel, or deli meat. No librarian …
Weather Awareness – Be Prepared!
By Peggy Kindiger After an extended, cool winter we’re all looking forward to the longer sunny days and warmer weather that heralds spring. Are you already preparing garden and flower beds in anticipation of the soaking rains that will turn dry seeds to future harvest of fruits, vegetables, and flowers? That being said, the mix …
The History of Spring Break
By Sheila Barnard It is that time again. The time that children count down to, college students save for, and parents worry about. Spring Break. From Florida to Texas to Disney World, we are going look at when spring break got started and how it evolved to what we know today. Spring break is said …
Canadian County Master Gardeners
By Courtney Keck: Horticulture Educator Canadian County OSU Extension Service Despite the recent weather, gardening season is about to be in full swing, and that includes Canadian County Master Gardener activity. The CCMGs represent the Canadian County Cooperative Extension Service, which is a part of Oklahoma State University – Stillwater. Their mission is to share research-based …
