It’s another day of isolation because of this coronavirus outbreak, and all my friends are really bored. But I’m not! So today I’ll tell you about my favorite things to do at home that will keep you sane and happy. I’m Shannon Germaine and this is nix thenorm We’re in the middle of a pandemic... Continue Reading →
A Partnership for the Dolphins… and an Ocean Home They Deserve!
Will you help me? Please go right now to my change.org petition and watch my video that tells you about my idea that will change how captive dolphins are treated and finally put them back in the ocean! https://www.change.org/p/the-walt-disney-company-hey-disney-team-up-with-the-nat-l-aquarium-to-put-captive-dolphins-in-an-ocean-sanctuary?source_location=topic_page I recently went to the National Aquarium in Baltimore and had a wonderful visit up to the... Continue Reading →
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
I just wanted to wish all of my WordPress followers a wonderful holiday and a very happy, healthy and safe new year! I hope you enjoy my video, and if you like it, please subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Srbh0SYR96o
FREE or cheap ways to learn a foreign language – that you NEVER heard of!
Konnichiwa! I’ve been learning Japanese on my own for three years and today I’m going to tell you tools you’ve never heard of before that are VITAL to learning a foreign language well. And it won’t cost you much at all! Click here to watch the corresponding video! The first time I went to Hawai‘i... Continue Reading →
My homeschool space! (and some cool stuff to make your kids BRAINIACS!)
As promised on my Nix The Norm YouTube channel (http://bit.ly/MyHomeschoolSpace), here are the links to the great things I have in my homeschool space that keep me inspired and loving learning. Check them out! They make great gifts, too! For learning about electricity and circuits: Snap Circuits Light Snap Circuits Green Very cool science experiments:... Continue Reading →
Growing Money: A Complete Investing Guide For Kids: A Book Review
With the new school year upon us, kids might be having a hard time convincing themselves that reading books like Great Expectations and Julius Caesar might actually teach them something they can use. How about reading something that will absolutely, undoubtedly help them in life instead? More than ever before, it's apparent that kids should... Continue Reading →
To Swim or Not to Swim… with Wild Dolphins
Swimming with dolphins is a bucket list experience that many people would enjoy. While doing so, it may even be tempting to swim close for a selfie or grab a fin for a ride; with dolphins’ constant pleasant facial expressions that mimic a human smile, it is easy to think they will not mind. But... Continue Reading →
A Brave, Not Perfect Book Review
When I watched Reshma Saujani’s interview on Fox Business's The Maria Bartiromo Show about her book, Brave, Not Perfect, I felt inspired by what she was saying about this movement against sexism. So I decided to buy the book. Imagine my surprise when I realized I already owned one of her books, Girls Who Code,... Continue Reading →
What’s With Adults and All Their Fine Print?
Today I reached into the fridge and grabbed ReaLemon lemon juice. Setting it on the counter, I saw it said that it was 100% lemon juice. I was satisfied about that until I noticed that under it, in very tiny print, it said, "With added ingredients." Wait - what? I looked at it again to... Continue Reading →
