It’s important to be both physically and mentally prepared for game day. I always help my son to have a good, nutritious meal the night before the game and encourage him to practice visualizing making great plays. When you’ve already imagined them happening, they’re that much easier to recreate on the field! Juggling all the responsibilities of being a mom can be crazy, especially when shuttling my son to practices and games. It’s easy for things to get lost in the shuffle so always pack extra socks and an extra pair of cleats (if you have them)! A tough game means lots of perspiration so help your kids by teaching them to stay hydrated! 15-20 oz. of water two to three hours before practices and games will help their little engines to keep running at full steam! It’s no fun losing. But learning how to be a good winner and a good loser are both really important. Before a big game I always try to tell my son that the most important thing is to go out and to do the best you can and, win or lose, be positive and treat others with respect. I know that game days can get crazy! So it’s always helpful to have quick, healthy snacks on hand. That’s why I love DOLE Fruit Squish’ems. The squeezable fruit pouches are a delicious and nutritious snack that come in easy-to-use pouches. Each pouch contains one full serving of all-natural fruit from fresh USA apples. They can be easily eaten in the car or on the sidelines of the game.
Mason or apothecary jar Soil or sand Ants! Recipe: Putting the ants into the observatory - If you have a narrow opening in the top of your observatory you will probably want to roll a piece of paper into a funnel shape so you can pour the ants down into the observatory. Ants are cold blooded so they slow down when they get cold. Place the ants in the refrigerator for about 5 minutes to slow them down before you dump them into the observatory. This will make it easier and safer to get the ants into their new home. Water – To give better care to your ants give them a few drops of water every day. Don’t make their sand so wet that water pools on top and they drown, but do give them a few drops a day to keep them hydrated. If you really want to give them love, mix a pinch of sugar in a teaspoon of water and give it to the ants once a week! Food – The best foods for harvester ants are small pieces of fresh fruits and vegetables. Celery, apple, and lettuce work really well because they are not real "mushy" and sticky. Don’t overfeed the ants! They only need 2 or 3 small pieces every two days. After two days if the food has not been completely eaten remove it. This will keep harmful mold from growing in the ant habitat. Temperature – Temperature is a huge factor in how long your ants will live. Ants live longer in a cool room at temperatures of 60 – 70 degrees. Don’t keep the ants in a place where they are hit by direct sunlight as this wll cause the temperature inside the ant habitat to rise.
