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SHOPPING FOR A PRESCHOOL

If you have a child that will be ready for preschool in the fall, it is a good idea to get an early start on securing your child a spot. Here are some tips to help guide you in your search for the preschool that matches your family’s needs.

A preschool that strives for excellence will support their teachers in their efforts to continue to receive training and certifications. Look for a school where the lead teachers have a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education. Also, observe how well the teachers interact with their students. They should make an effort to connect with their students by making eye contact with them and listening to what their students have to say. A good teacher will have a purposeful routine to her classroom. This routine, with clearly laid out expectations, should make it unnecessary for her to yell at the students to restore order.

Some preschools provide parents a choice between a half day schedule and a full day schedule. Consider your family’s schedule before selecting either. If you work full time and are considering a half day schedule for your child, you will need to find a caregiver for the other half of the day, making it necessary for your child to undergo multiple transitions each day.

Also, a mid-day pickup may not mesh well with the pickup times for older siblings. You may also want to consider a full day schedule if your child loves the structure it provides or enjoys the extra time it allows for socializing with classmates.

One goal of preschool programs is to help teach kids ‘soft skills’, and a full day program allows more free time for your child to learn to interact well with his peers.

To begin your search, you can reference our list of area preschools at www.familyandkidsga.com/cat/preschool.

The classroom should have an open layout that makes it easy for the teacher to see all the children as they play. The furniture should be sized for a preschooler, and both the furniture and the room should be child-safe. Inspect the play stations in the room to see if they are laid out purposefully, with a clear focus for each one and with materials that are easily accessible to the students. The teacher should be able to spend her time guiding students as they play, not pulling out toys for students to play with.

There are many different curricula used by preschools. However, most fall within two classifications; a child-centered, play-based approach, where the teacher is there to guide the child as he plays with different stations and explore his interests, or a more academic approach, where the teacher plans the activities for the day and guides the students through them. Visit preschools with different curriculum approaches and observe the students in action. This will give you an idea of which approach may be the best fit for your child.

Many parents search for a private preschool that includes religious instruction in the curriculum.

Carefully interview the director of a school that offers religious instruction as part of the curriculum to ensure it matches your values.

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SHOPPING GUIDE Food & Beverage

activities Academy Dance......................................28-29 Activ8 Camps at CSU..................................34 Brookstone Summer Camps.....................22 Calvary Club 2:52..........................................32 Camp Chehaw...............................................26 Camp Hollywood Connection..................30 Camp Joy........................................................ 31 Camp Woodmont..........................................32 Chattahoochee Valley Libraries..............39 Columbus Lions.............................................11 CSU Dance Conservatory...........................34 Elite Dance.....................................................22 Growing Room..............................................25 Highland Kids Academy............................33 Lakewood Child Development ................25 Marannook Camp........................................33 Mathnasium Summer Camps.................. 31 Performance Dance Centre.......................27 Prodigy Dance...............................................24 Riverview Camp for Girls..........................23 Scrubs Camp..................................................26 Soap Box Derby.............................................38 St. Luke Summer Camp..............................34 Sylvan Learning Center.............................32 The Columbus Museum.............................26 Wynnbrook Summer Camps....................33

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healthcare Columbus Counseling................................ 19 Comprehensive Women’s Care..................9 Cook Dental Care..........................................22 Ctr for Reproductive Services....................6 Dr. Alberto Lugo, DMD..................................9 Pediatric Dentistry of Columbus............... 7 Pediatrics at Brookstone Centre...............9 Rivertown Pediatrics..................................36 The Psychology Clinic................................ 15

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Happy Mother’s Day! Moms, the women who raised and crafted us, melt when Why not make a flower pot for mom too? Real or fake they receive crafts from their little ones. Instead of buying flowers, you know she’ll love the thought either way! Buy a present for the mom in your life, craft some love this year. a small flower pot, a piece of foam to fit inside and some An original craft to make would be a simple painting. Go silk flowers. If your child wants to give fresh flowers instead, buy paint supplies along with a little canvas for their Picasso then get potting soil instead, and have them pick some piece. One idea would be to place your baby/ toddler’s foot flowers from the yard or you can pick up a pack of seeds to have them plant. Let your child decorate the pot any way he or hand in the paint and stamp it onto the canvas. likes! Use markers or paint to make the pot pop with color, Want to make a flower popsicle creation? Take five popsicle and glue on odds and ends that they may find around the sticks, paint, a paint brush, glue, a pom-pom and pipe house for a truly unique creation. cleaner. Paint four popsicle sticks any color (these will be the petals). Glue two together forming an “X”; then do the Moms love anything that is given to them by their children, same with the other two. Overlap both ‘til the petals are so, help your child explore their creative side and make fanned-out and glue them together. Paint the last stick something for mom from their heart and hands. Don’t green and glue to the flower making a stem. Glue the forget to have them put the date and signature on their pom-pom to the middle of the popsicle petals. Cut the pipe sentimental gifts. cleaner in half and bend the halves forming leaves, then For more gift ideas including local experiences, glue it to the stem. visit FamilyandKidsGA.com/mothers-day-gifts.

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FORMING NEW FRIENDSHIPS AND RETAINING THEM IS AN IMPORTANT LIFE SKILL EVERY CHILD NEEDS TO LEARN. QUALITY FRIENDSHIPS CAN FILL OUR LIVES WITH MUCH JOY OVER THE YEARS, BUT IT TAKES SOME WORK AND SOME SKILL TO KEEPING THEM GOING. HERE ARE A FEW TIPS FOR PARENTS COACHING THEIR KIDS ON THE SOFT SKILL OF BUILDING LASTING FRIENDSHIPS. Build your child’s self-esteem and confidence.

She should not be burdening friends with a need for constant affirmation. It is much more appealing to form a friendship with someone who is confident and happy with herself. Explain that it can be hard work to keep up a positive outlook but burdening friends with the task of being a daily confidence booster can quickly wear out a friendship.

Teach your child to surround themselves with friends who share their values. Discuss with your child the importance of selecting friends that are trustworthy, loyal, and respectful. Explain that treating her friends in the same way she wishes to be treated lays the foundation for a lasting, strong friendship.

Teach how to listen with empathy. Communicating is a two-way street and your child needs to have the skill to not Find a friend that has interests in common but only express herself in a clear manner but also to be a good also has something new to share. Having an listener. Teach her about making eye contact when listening interest in common makes it easier to plan play dates and using body language that shows she is interested. they both will enjoy. However, it is important to teach Discuss how to spot a bad friend. Your child needs your child to see value in having a group of friends to understand which behaviors are not part of a healthy with interests that may not be an exact match to hers. friendship, such as gossiping about others, lying, using Maybe her new friend will be able to teach her how to hurtful words or always trying to be the center of attention. do a cartwheel or have a fun craft to share.

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MAY IS NATIONAL FOSTER CARE MONTH! There are over 1,000 children in foster care in our local area. Only half of them get to stay in their home community due to a shortage of foster homes where YOU live. To find out how you can make a difference, contact HOPE Foster Care today!

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APPS to LOVE Monster Physics A unique building app that lets you play with physics! Build and operate your own car, crane, rocket ship, plane and more! Once your invention is complete, the app will render it with a built-in physics engine and let you operate your creation.

iTrace The app is brightly illustrated and well designed, certain to appeal to young students. Meant for the 3-7 age group, kids can learn to trace uppercase and lowercase letters, as well as numbers. Uses proper letter formation.

Smiling Mind Smiling Mind is modern meditation, a unique web and app-based program developed by psychologists and educators to help bring balance to people’s lives. The app provides guided meditations for all ages.

Endless Alphabet Kids will have a blast learning their ABC’s and building vocabulary with the adorable monsters in Endless Alphabet. Each word features an interactive puzzle game with talking letters and a short animation illustrating the definition.

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In November 2017, new guidelines for defining high blood pressure, also called hypertension, were put into place by the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association. These new guidelines are a result of extensive research into the how to best treat hypertension and reduce the complications that can arise from leaving hypertensions untreated.

STAGE 2 Hypertension is a blood pressure over 140 systolic or 90 diastolic and patients with this diagnosis most likely will be treated with both lifestyle changes and medication.

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Patients with this diagnosis who don’t already have cardiovascular disease or are determined to be at low risk for developing it are candidates for making lifestyle changes first, before considering medication for treating the hypertension. However, for those that already have cardiovascular disease or have a significant risk of developing it in the next 10 years, both lifestyle changes and medication to treat the hypertension are recommended by the new guidelines.

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In the past, hypertension was defined as a blood pressure equal or greater than 140/90. (The top number is the systolic blood pressure and the bottom one is the diastolic blood pressure).

Under the new guidelines, a patient is placed in one of these categories after having two consistent blood pressure readings, taken on different occasions, that meet the requirements of that category.

Elevated blood pressure is one between 120 – 129 systolic. This is not a diagnosis of hypertension but patients that fall into this category are encouraged to make changes in diet and lifestyle, such as eating a diet with reduced salt, low in unhealthy fats, and full of veggies, fruits and whole grain.

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Last month we discussed the PROs and CONs of getting a family pet. If you decided it was a pro, and a pup is your pet of choice, we’ve got some tips to pick the perfect breed for your family. After all, there are over 300 to choose from!

Size: When deciding on a breed, narrowing down an ideal size for your family dog is important. Although you may adore the neighbor’s Great Dane, is the size practical for your family?

Consider some technicalities with larger breeds.

For example, do you have a large car to transport a 100 plus pound dog? Is there room in your home for a massive dog bed, crate, etc, and can your yard handle a large pet? Will you be able to afford the amount of food a larger dog needs?

Do you and your spouse have the strength to control a large dog, and will your small children be trampled? When you’re considering a small dog, question whether or not your children are too rough for a fragile creature.

Energy Level: After you’ve decided on an ideal size for your future family member, consider your family’s lifestyle. Does your family spend weekends outdoors and keeping active, or indoors on the couch? Some breeds are working dogs and they must be kept busy. If you’re not keen to running a dog and throwing a ball for hours on end, a working dog may not be for you. Do you have quite a few young children? If so, you may not want a herding breed, such as a collie or sheep dog. These dogs are known for rounding up children and can be rather stressful for families. If you live in an apartment, you may not want a breed known for barking or stubborn to train.

Maintenance: You must be realistic when considering a particular breed and their upkeep, too. For example, long-haired breeds require regular grooming, typically every six

weeks. With a cost of $60 per appointment, that’s almost $500 per year. Are you ready to take your pup to the salon that often? If not, you may want to consider a short-coated breed.

Another factor to consider is shedding. Terriers, for example, are known for limited shedding, whereas, a Husky can shed a soccer-ball-sized clump of hair in one brushing. If the idea of carrying a lint roller everywhere makes you cringe, you may want to avoid high-shedding dogs.

Medical: Once you’ve narrowed down your list of ideal breeds, it’s important to factor in long-term medical needs for the typical routine vet visits, flea and heartworm treatments.

Some breeds were dealt a bad hand when it comes to genetic predispositions. So, when picking a breed, be sure to research any common medical illnesses the breed may have. For example, English bulldogs are known for having breathing issues, skin problems, hip dysplasia, heart disease and more. These issues can lead to high cost medications, food and physical therapy. Can your wallet afford these costs for the next 10 plus years of your pet’s life? Many people opt for mixed breed dogs in hopes to avoid common genetic illnesses.

These designer mutts can be found in your local shelter and often have the best qualities of each breed.

So now for the great debate, shop or adopt? To see some pros and cons of each, visit www.familyandkidsga.com/adopting-a-pet

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Eating Before A Swim Why did our parents say it wasn’t safe to swim immediately after eating?

More than likely they were believing an old wives tale passed down.

All your friends would be coaxing you to come in the water but your mom wouldn’t let you join them, explaining that you just ate and had to wait to swim or you’d cramp up and drown.

The old reasoning went that food being digested in your stomach took blood away from other parts of the body, including your muscles. This lack of blood could cause muscle cramps and therefore, drowning. In fact, a little food in your stomach is good. Food supplies glucose to your muscles, which increases your energy. Long-distance swimmers have know this for years and always eat a light meal before swimming.

The real danger of cramping comes from cold water and fatigue. Eating can decrease fatigue and also stoke the body’s furnace to help you keep warm. Just don’t gorge yourself and then take the plunge, as too much food can make you drowsy and slow your reflexes.

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Has your home been taken apart by your little explorer? Don’t despair. It may simply result from an extraordinary desire to learn. Who knows, your child just may be a future scientist, inventor, or leader in the making. When your child needs to occupy some creative energy, have your child try some of these fun, educational activities.

Put together a book of facts on a favorite interest such as dinosaurs, insects, rock bands, sports or astronomy. Clip pictures and descriptions from magazines and Internet printouts. Then trace drawings from books and write about personal experiences with the topic.

and buttons from old clothing, plastic containers, fabric strips, packing materials, small scraps of wood, carpet and wallpaper scraps and more. Then supply your kids with scissors, tape, and glue, and let them go to work. Offer ideas to get your kids started then let them come up with their own creations.

Play Thomas Edison. Save old kitchen appliances, computers, DVD players and other electronics. Give your child a supply of tools such as pliers, screwdrivers, and safety glasses to get them started. Kids love this type of exploration and learn by taking apart and examining the inner workings of electronics.

As a word of caution, cut the electrical cord before your child Play restaurant. Have your child make up a restaurant menu begins to prevent any mishaps and supervise for sharp parts or with several simple dishes he can prepare. At dinnertime, he mechanisms that could pinch fingers. can seat the family, take orders, then prepare and serve the Create a video. Have your children make up several humorous dishes. television commercials using household items for props and by Recycling fun. Start a discard collection and teach your dressing-up for the part. After they’ve rehearsed their skits, set kids the importance of recycling and reusing disposable up a video camera and tape their production. items. Then get their creative juices flowing. Save zippers Make up a scavenger hunt. Parents, make a list of easy to find items for your small children. Give older kids a greater challenge with a list of puzzles to solve in order to determine what items to find. Kids can also create their own scavenger hunt for family or friends to try.

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Dining Deals

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With deals this good, save the mess and dine out!

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Barberitoes

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Cafe La Rue

Kids’ meals are half off with the purchase of an adult entrée. Limit: 4 kids per adult

5-9p: Free kid’s meal with adult entrée

Chick-fil-A, Phenix City 5-7:30p: Free kid’s meal with regular priced combo

Chill Yogurt Cafe & Pizzeria Kids 12 & under eat free (1 topping 8” pizza & drink) with adult entrée (11” pizza and a drink). Limit 1 per adult. Dine in only.

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Chill Yogurt Cafe & Pizzeria Buy one regular 11” pizza, get one of equal or less value at 50% off with valid school ID. Limit 1.

Denny’s 4-10pm: Up to two free kids’ entrées with adult entrée. For kids 10 and under

Ruby Tuesday 5-10pm: 2 kids under 13 eat free with adult entrée

Free kids pita, cookie & juice box with a purchase of regular size pita combo Sundays: Kids 12 & under get Jr. Kids Meal for $1.99 with adult entrée (certain holidays are excluded)

Monday-Friday Steak & Shake Happy Hour, 1/2 price shakes or drinks from 2-5pm

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Golden Corral Kids 3 & under eat free with adult meal purchase

All locations are Columbus, GA unless noted. All specials are subject to change without notice, so please verify them directly before dining. If you know of a kid’s special not listed here, contact Tammy@FamilyAndKidsGA.com.

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706-243-2782. $8. Gay; cpfair.org $35. RSVP required. Oxbow Meadows; 706-507-8559; oxbow.columbusstate.edu 36-8pm.

VIP Time for kids with special needs.

6 Kids Art at Evangel Temple. 6pm. $10. Launch Trampoline, ColumFree. K-5th grade. RSVP etcolumbus.org/ 12 Columbus Lions Game. 7pm. Tickets bus; launchcolumbus.com $10-$50. Columbus Civic Center; columevents; elisew@etcolumbus.org busciviccenter.org 4nightTheofMuseum Strikes Back. 5:30pm. A 7 Registration begins for Interactive Star Wars themed fun. Columbus Youth Retreat starting June 6. Five-week 14 Read & Play Storytime. 10:15-

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9 La Leche League morning meeting. 15 Noise & Toys Musical Play Hour.

Wynnbrook Baptist, 500 River 10am. Columbus Library, 3000 Macon Rd; 10:30-11:30am. North Columbus Library; Knoll Way; 706-323-4374 lllofga.org/columbus.html 706-748-2855.

4-5 “Driving Miss Daisy” 7:30pm. $811terRainbow Fish. 6:30 pm. $19. RiverCen- 15 STEAM Punks. 3:30-4:30pm. South $12. 2100 Hamilton Rd, Columbus; 706for the Performing Arts; rivercenter.org Columbus Library; 706-683-8805.

431-3752; familytheatre.org 4-6 RiverFest & World Paddleboard 11 Placement tryouts for United Cheer 18 MOPS and MomsNEXT meeting.

Championship. Friday 6:30pm-10:30pm, competitive teams. 6pm. All skill levels.

9-11:30am. Wynnbrook Baptist Church, Museum; columbusmuseum.com

group sessions for kids and teens. APT Counseling Services. RSVP 706-366-0960

11:15am. South Columbus Library; 706683-8805.

11-12 “Driving Miss Daisy.” 7:30pm.

5$10.American Women in History. 2-4pm. $8-$12. 2100 Hamilton Road, Columbus; 19 Soap Box Derby Racer Clinic by Let’s RSVP required. National Infantry Mu- 706-431-3752 or familytheatre.org Grow STEAMx. John P Thayer YMCA. seum; 706-685-2614 2-4pm. Free. Learn how to build and race 12 Mother’s Day ink swirled terrarium a derby car. RSVP at letsgrowsteam.org.

5Noon.Home Depot Kids Workshop. 9amcraft. 10:30am. Craft and scavenger hunt.

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John P Thayer YMCA. ride. Georgia Veterans State Park, Cordele;

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26 Storytime and free Marco’s Pizza.

10:30-11:30 am. North Columbus Library; 11am-1pm. Ages 2-8. Walls of Books, 4508 706-748-2855.

Armour Rd, Columbus; 706-993-2400 22 Blockheads! LEGO Challenge. 3:304:30 pm. South Columbus Library; 706- 29 Noise & Toys Musical Play Hour. acoba/Lakebottom Park; columbusartsinthepark.com

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22 Baroque with No Monet Youth Art Class: Word Art Poetry Slam. 4-5pm. Co- 29 Discovery Hub. 10:30-11:30 am. Columbus Library; 706-243-2679. lumbus Library; 706-243-2679.

22 Face 2 Face Teen Support Group.

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31der, Late Nights at the Library: The BoulThe Builder. 6:30-7:30pm. Columbus 24 Ohana Nights: Family Crafts 6:30- Library; 706-243-2679.

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6pm. Iron Bank Coffee. 6 11th St; lllofga. ing Assoc; ccacolumbus.com

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683-8805.

FRIDAY

Fantastic Fridays at Columbus Museum.

10am. Free. Performers, art project and gallery exploration; 706-748-2562; columbusmuseum.com (not 6/1 or 8) Kids Night Out. $10. 6pm practice. 7pm competition. Ages 5-18. Bows not provided. Archery Connection; 334-480-9997; archeryconnection.net Uptown’s Spring Friday Night Concert Series. 7pm. Free. 1000 Block of Broadway; uptowncolumbusga.com

SATURDAY

Michael’s Kids Club Meeting. 10am-Noon.

Ages 3+. See Columbus store for details.

Toddler Time. 10am-Noon. Launch Trampoline Park; launchcolumbus.com Saturday Storytimes at Barnes & Noble.

11am. 5555 Whittlesey Blvd; 706-6537880 Market Days on Broadway. 9am-Noon. Uptown Columbus; uptowncolumbusga.com Please call ahead to confirm event dates, times and age appropriateness, in case changes were made after the info was obtained. For more events, visit our website at: familyandkidsga.com

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Climb a tree • Hike a trail Swim • Fish • Learn the Bible An exciting one-week overnight camping experience that’s FREE! (For boys and girls ages 7-11)

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Summer Camp

A Ministry of Calvary Baptist Church

June 4th to July 23rd (Open to rising K4-6th grade students) Week long mini-adventures allow students to focus on a particular subject or interest.

These adventures are student focused, with high energy and high interest in mind.

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This DIY craft is a great Mother’s Day gift. Let your love shine with this colorful suncatcher.

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Then, open one sheet of contact paper, large enough for a handprint, and place it on the table sticky side up. Add your tissue paper to the sheet.

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HOO’s FUN Jokin’ Around I have a joke about paper...

Never mind... it’s tearable!

What did the paper say to the pen?

Write on!

What does an envelope say when you lick it?

Nothing! It just shuts up!

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Talking!

Saying Mom & Dad Spanish: Mamá y Papá

Arabic: Ummah and Abee Chinese: Māmā hé Bàba

German: Mama und Papa

Japanese: Ofukuronata Chichi French: Maman et Papa

Hawaiian: Makuahine a me ka Makuakāne

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KITCHEN HACKS Preparing meals at home helps save money and makes it easier to eat healthy, nutritionally balanced meals. Here are some kitchen hacks that help make meal preparation less time-consuming and also help save on food expenses.

If you need buttermilk for a recipe but don’t have any, try using some plain Greek yogurt thinned with water. Use 1/4 cup water to 3/4 cup Greek yogurt. If you don’t have any Greek yogurt, try adding a teaspoon of vinegar or lemon juice to the milk.

Use your freezer to help with food prep

If you need brown sugar for your recipe but it is rock hard, microwave it next to a glass of water to soften it.

Place fresh herbs from the garden into stock or olive oil in ice cube trays and place in the freezer. Use these later for seasoning in recipes for sauce or meat.

Want thinly sliced beef for stir fry or pepper steak? Partially freeze the beef first, before slicing.

If you buy spinach or kale in bulk and have too much to eat before it wilts and goes bad, place it in freezer bags, being sure to squeeze all the air out before sealing the freezer bag.

Keep up to 3 months, breaking off pieces of spinach or kale and using them in smoothies or recipes as needed.

Cooking tips Before using an egg, place it in a cup of water to see if it is still good. A fresh egg will sink while an egg that is spoiled will float. To make shell removal easier when you boil eggs, add baking soda or vinegar to the water. Have a big batch of boiled eggs that you need to peel for egg salad? Put them in a lidded container and shake them.

To easily skim out the fat from your favorite stew or soup, skim some ices cubes wrapped in a paper towel across the surface of the stew, soup, or sauce. The ice will cause the fat to solidify some and it will then be easier to remove.

If you need to cut soft goat cheese, use unflavored dental floss. To make grating soft cheese like mozzarella easier, put in the freezer first for 30 minutes.

Clean Up Remove the onion or garlic smell from your hands by rubbing them with baking soda or lemon juice.

Cleaning up the microwave is one of the more annoying kitchen tasks. Make the microwave easier to wipe clean by first soaking a sponge in water and then microwaving it for about 1 minute.

If you don’t have a self-cleaning oven, try cleaning up your oven by spraying it with some water and applying some baking soda.

It may take some effort to scrub off some of the worst patches of burnt food but at least you can avoid using harsh chemicals.

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Hoo’s Tips Hidden dangers around the home

Many parents feel they know the top childproofing items to check off to keep kids safe - cover electrical outlets, lock kitchen cabinets and secure baby gates on stairs. However, there are other potential serious child safety hazards in and outside the home that sometimes can be overlooked.

Replace window coverings with products that are cordless. If that is not an option, then make sure that your cords are secured and out of reach. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), corded window coverings are one of the top five hidden hazards in American homes, with infants and young children accidentally becoming entangled in window covering cords.

Know your plants and which are dangerous if ingested. Make sure to keep these common plants off limits to kids: Rhododendron, Lily of the Valley, Hydrangea, Poinsettia,

Purple Nightshade, Mountain Laurel, Mistletoe and Water Hemlock. If you suspect your child has ingested any type of garden plant/flower, seek medical attention right away.

Keep vehicles locked and keys out of reach of children. Even on a day when it's only 72 degrees, the temperature inside a vehicle can increase by 30 to 40 degrees in an hour, and 70 percent of this increase occurs the first 30 minutes. Teach children that vehicles aren't safe places to play.

Anchor it! Furniture and TV tip-overs are also one of the top hidden hazards in the home, according to the CPSC, which has launched a new safety campaign aimed at reducing the number of deaths and injuries from tipping furniture and TVs. Check before you play. Playgrounds with slides, swings, and other play items of any material that sit in sunlight can cause burns for children - even when it's not that hot outside.

Always check the equipment first and don't let children run around barefoot.

If your child does experience a burn, seek medical help immediately.

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