MAKE A NOTE!! -- April 18th, 2001
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Keep Those Carpets (& Walls) Clean
Beverly P. recently told me about an article that said that, while it is great to keep the shoes off the carpets as much as possible, it is just as important to keep the socks on. Our skin produces oil & when it comes off on the carpet, it will tend to attract dirt. So the next time the kids take off their shoes when they come into the house, make sure they leave the socks on. Explain to kids that the same thing applies to walls, when you touch the walls with your hands, they make look clean, but still leave that dirt attracting oil. Once the kids understand, it should at least cut down on the unnecessary contact & help stretch the life of carpets & paint. You could even make a game of it, if you catch someone without socks or touching the walls, then they are "it", & have to catch the next person doing it. POST IT...by the entry way your kids use the most?
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More Meat & Freezer Tips
Jennifer wrote us that on a recent news report, they were saying that meat prices in Australia are rising about 20%, not because they have a shortage, but because other countries are buying the meat up. Jan P. had an excellent point that not only should we stock up, but that since meat can only be frozen so long, & it will take many years for the meat industry to recover completely, that it would be wiser to start learning to live with less meat. She was also correct in saying that you usually can't do this overnight. She suggested trying to increase side portions, and make things like vegetable lasagna instead of the meat version. I would also suggest getting a good cookbook that focuses on putting together complete proteins using non-meat products. "Diet for a Small Planet" was the standard for a long time, but I'm sure there are more out there now. When you combine certain vegetables w/grains, potatoes, or beans, it makes the complete protein that your body needs. Once again, our readers have come through with some of the best advice. POST IT...on your shopping list.
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"To Go Box" Calorie Cutter
Dottie Q. was given a great tip in a nutrition class she was taking. We all know how we feel by the time we finish most restaurant meals...stuffed from trying to clear our plate! And many of us end up with a "To Go Box" too. In the class, they suggested asking for the "To Go Box" at the beginning of the meal and putting half the food into it before you even start to eat, to take home for a meal at home later. Now if you think you would feel a little sheepish doing this at the beginning of the meal, just discreetly separate the portions in two & only eat half, then put the rest in a box. I think if more of us did this, we would enjoy a meal more, even at the end, and probably lose some weight, esp. if you eat out a lot. POST IT...in your wallet, or in the yellow pages under "restaurants".
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Kids & Future Careers
How many of you took that career test when you were in school? Were the jobs they suggested for you anywhere near what you are doing now? I know mine weren't. I don't believe that there are many tests that can determine what kind of a career someone may enjoy, because we are constantly growing, developing new interests, and changing our directions in life. I do believe that we usually find our niche, but it may be after a lot of career detours. The younger children are, the more likely they are to do switching. It shouldn't be something to be ignored, we can help them in their search and perhaps help them to find their niche that much sooner. Help your child to explore the jobs they are interested in by helping them find books or web sites about the career, esp. those written by the workers themselves. Find classes that will teach them more about the areas they would be working in. Find individuals who are willing to talk about their jobs to the child & maybe even arrange tours if appropriate. Help them to find part time/volunteer jobs in the field. For example, my son decided he wanted to be an AF Pararescue Jumper (PJ), so we found a web site for PJ's, books written about & by PJ's, signed him up for the Red Cross Babysitting Course (he was too young for the First Aid/CPR at the time) to learn emergency skills, took him rock climbing, & started him on swimming classes. We have discussed continuing this pattern as he gets older w/a tour of a PJ unit, training/working as a lifeguard, joining the Civil Air Patrol which has a pre-PJ course for cadets, joining AF Jr ROTC, and participating in water sports like swim/water polo teams to improve his swimming. None of this is done in a way to push him into this career. We make it clear to him that we are just doing this to help him towards his goal, & if he might discover something along the way that may steer him towards another career, that is fine too. So if you do this with your children you are either helping them to prepare for their chosen career, or helping them to find out sooner that it isn't what they want & starting over again preparing for another job. If you have a career that stumps you, send me a note ( make-a-note@worldnet.att.net ) & I'll see if I can make some suggestions. POST IT...on the fridge.
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Recipe: Frozen Fruit Slush Treats
This is a great & healthy treat for everyone. Mix the following ingredients all together in a large bowl: 16oz can fruit cocktail w/juice (better if you don't use chunky pieces), 6oz frozen lemonade, 6oz frozen orange juice, 10oz frozen strawberries, 20oz can crushed pineapple w/juice, 3 or more diced bananas (slightly green best), 1 1/2C water, 1C sugar, small jar maraschino cherries cut in half (this last ingredient is optional). Partially thaw until all can be mixed well, then put in cupcake liners in a cupcake pan & freeze. Makes about 36. If you don't have much room in your freezer you can do them in batches & just keep the mix in the fridge until you can freeze it. Once they are frozen they can be taken out of the pan (keep the liners on) & put into a large plastic bag in the freezer. Partially thaw before eating with a fork, either by leaving at room temp for 5 min, or putting in microwave for about 10 seconds. Peel off liner & put slush into a bowl to eat. Experiment with your favorite juices & fruits. Kids can get these themselves & they are yummy. POST IT...in your recipe box & shopping list.
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Back Issue Treasure: May 1st, 1999 Issue (Mucky Duck Key Lime/Lemon Pie, Arthritis & College Helps, Find Your Old School Chums, Sex Ed Books for Kids, and more)
And speaking of great warm weather desserts, this back issue has a great recipe for Mucky Duck Key Lime/Lemon Pie, so light, but soooo good. If you have trouble with arthritis, you don't want to miss that article that may lead you to some relief. Trying to find financial aid for your college bound kids, check out the web site in that article. Or maybe you are interested in reconnecting with your old high school friends; we tell you how. If you have younger children we recommend some wonderful sex education books for kids of all ages. Click here to check out this great back issue. POST IT...on your computer.
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Final Words
JOKE (Church Bulletin Blooper from Thomas D.)
"Ladies, don't forget the rummage sale. It's a chance to get rid of those things not worth keeping around the house. Don't forget your husbands."
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QUOTE
"What is courage, but faith conquering fear?" --Mary Slessor, Scottish Missionary to Africa (1849-1915) (To learn more about her, go to http://www.heroesofhistory.com/page58.html )
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