There’s a lot to celebrate this upcoming Fourth of July weekend. People are actually celebrating with smiles showing and getting together in-person for parades and barbecues. Why, some folks have already gotten started by taking off for the holiday! But don’t let the red-white-and-blue festivities result in a nasty situation.
Just as North Texas has been greener than ever thanks to the recent rains, it has also resulted in those pesky mosquitoes having record-breaking baby showers. In other words, the skeeter population is booming and that means they’re hungry for fresh blood. After wearing a mask for more than a year, you surely don’t want to end up in the ER suffering from West Nile? So, slather on repellent along with your sunscreen even if you’re just going out to flip the burgers on the barbie.
For those who like to imbibe, here’s a crackerjack drinking game that will prevent hangovers. For every glass of adult beverage, drink an equal amount of water. You may slosh at the end of the day, but you’ll definitely water down any alcohol effects.
And if you have a dog, cat or horse, remember they don’t cotton to firecrackers. What you may think is a beautiful sight, they see as invaders from Mars declaring war. More pets escape and are lost during this holiday than any other. Check with your vet about how to deal with the situation, even if you’re absolutely positive that your four-legged creature is the exception to fright and flight syndrome.
And speaking of fireworks, remember that munchkins are fascinated by the dazzling sparklers. But keep an eye on them. It’s just so tempting for little hands to grab ’em after the lights go out.