Junk King Blog

Teachers do a lot. In addition to teaching the basic skills needed for life, they act as counselors, referees in disputes, points of inspiration, and include some of the hardest workers in the country.

An international celebration, Earth Day 2024 took place on April 22. For anyone looking to ways to celebrate, consider these options.

With the arrival of spring, the urge to engage in some spring cleaning may be on the way, too. This does not have to be a daunting task, either. You can accomplish a fair amount of spring-cleaning tasks with only a few tools, but if you’re planning a down-and-dirty cleansing, you may need to make a few minor purchases.

April Fools' pranks can be a masterclass in reorientation, confusion, and great humor. They can also be harmful if done out of spite or without consideration of the people being pranked. Strange though it may sound, the best pranks will show a level of care for the intended target.

Spring has almost arrived, which means most of us will be getting ready to deal with an extra hour of daylight. The long dark of winter days must now give way to the perpetual light of spring, but that change can bring a host of challenges for anyone unprepared for the changeover.

Way back in 1964, President Lyndon Johnson issued a proclamation declaring February as American Heart Month. The idea behind the proclamation was to educate the public on the challenges of heart disease and encourage everyone to learn more about their own health while seeking answers to their own specific heart health challenges.

In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we present a series of quick and interesting facts about the creation of MLK Day as a national holiday.

2023 was a year. Hamas attacked Israel, and that was horrible. The 2024 election season started this year and probably won’t end until early 2026. Artificial intelligence became a common point of conversation, social media continues to bewilder and intimidate, and it seems like everyone went on strike.

Gifting an animal as a holiday present or New Year's gift can be a wonderful experience. There’s something wonderful about seeing a puppy enthusiastically greet its new owner or to watch a kitten tumble through the shredded wrapping paper.