Squirrel Awareness Month

Squirrels spend most of the warmer months getting ready for winter.  They don't hibernate during the winter, but like to stay cozy in their dens to sleep and snack until it warms up again.  October was designated squirrel awareness month.  My research indicates it is now called simply Squirrel Month.  Whatever we call it, it's fun to imagine "squirreling away" what we need for winter, right?

Today's Words

squirrel away = hide money or something of value in a safe place.  Example:  "The money was squirreled away in foreign bank accounts."  Similar words:  save, put aside, set aside, reserve, accumulate, stock up on, hoard, salt away.