"W" Words
Many working people have these two-day periods off.
What are weekends? Some professionals, such as first responders and hospital personnel, are often needed to work on certain weekends and holidays
As we age, these facial features thin, and we can use a pencil or gel to fill them in
What are eyebrows? Some people use temporary tattoos, and others may even get permanent eyebrow tattoos
We love these beneficial ladies in their red and black polka-dotted attire.
What are ladybugs? A beneficial insect is something you want in the garden. It preys on destructive insects such as aphids, mealybugs, whiteflies, and many more.
When spiders spin these homes larger than usual, it indicates a hard winter is coming
What are webs? Another indicator is more spiders than usual entering homes
This is a polite reply to “thank you.”
What is “you’re welcome”? A little please and thank you go a long way these days.
This is the event that loved ones would exchange their vows at.
What is a wedding? Fun fact: January, March, April, and November are the least popular and least expensive months to have a wedding.
Some people use this brand of petroleum jelly as a moisturizer.
What is Vaseline? It works best on knees and elbows to lock in moisture
This big black and yellow bee is unlikely to sting you
What is bumblebee? The largest bumblebees are found in South American forests. They earned their nickname of flying mice because they are 1.5 inches or more.
More fog than usual in this month means it’s going to be a cold winter
What is August? Folklore says the number of days of fog in August will equal the number of snowfalls during the winter. The prediction is right about 50 percent of the time
I love you, and I want to spend the rest of my life with you. Please do this.”
What is marry me? One man proposed on the frozen waters under the northern lights. He told his fiancé that he was just going to set up equipment to take a picture, but when she turned around, he was on bended knee proposing to his future bride
These are flowers that pop up without being planted. One example is the common violet
What are wildflowers (or weeds)? You can also plant wildflower mixes. You’ll sometimes see wildflowers growing in meadows.
This Mary built a direct-sale cosmetic brand used by women across the globe.
Who is Mary Kay? Founder Mary Kay Ash retired from a career in selling child psychology books in 1963 to build a company with unlimited career advancement opportunities for women.
You know fall has arrived when you no longer hear the chirping of these insects at night.
What are crickets? When the end of summer approaches, they start to chirp during the day because it’s too cold for them to be out at night. You can estimate the temperature by counting the chirps in 15 seconds and adding 37 to that number
Early migration of this large, beautiful butterfly can foretell a bad winter ahead.
What is monarch? It is true that if we have an early fall, monarchs migrate early because they cannot fly if it’s cloudy and the temperature is below 60 degrees
This major tourist attraction resides partially in Canada and partially in the U.S.
What is Niagara Falls? Niagara Falls is comprised of three falls: Horseshoe Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and American Falls
This North American rodent, also called a groundhog, has its own tongue twister.
What is woodchuck? “How much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?” It’s the largest member of the squirrel family.
Your choice in face masks can include hydrating mask, nourishing mask, or this kind of mask that sloughs dead skin cells.
What is exfoliating? Exfoliating masks are sometimes known as peels.
Another name for lightning bug
What is firefly? The firefly belongs to the beetle family
Folklore says that when these nuts from an oak tree fall in excess, a tough winter is indicated.
What are acorns? In fact, acorns have super harvests every few years.
This is the name of the mountain where four presidents’ busts are carved in stone
What is Mount Rushmore? George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Abraham Lincoln were easy choices, but there was a great debate over the fourth choice between Teddy Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson––Roosevelt won
When we can’t think of what something is called, we often substitute this 15-letter slang word to take its place. It means “that thing.”
What is whatchamacallit? It’s a real word found in the Merriam-Webster dictionary
What is the name for the common wrinkles that form around our eyes as we age?
What is crow's feet.
If you’re a serious gardener, you have probably experienced destruction from this iridescent beetle with the name of a Pacific Rim country.
What is Japanese beetle? They travel in packs, and they can destroy an entire garden in the blink of an eye.
If these furry rodents are scurrying around your yard gathering nuts and acorns for the winter, look out! Winter’s going to be a doozy.
What are squirrels? The saying goes, “Squirrels gathering nuts in a flurry will cause snow to gather in a hurry.
This city resides partially in Missouri and partially in Kansas
What is Kansas City? The city is divided by a two-lane highway that marks the border between the states.