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choosing the right summer camp
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Choosing the right bathing suit
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COAST THROUGH SUMMER WITH THRILLS AND CHILLS
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HOW TO FIND MORE TIME TO TRAVEL
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TEACHING KIDS TO SWIM
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START PLANNING FAMILY-FRIENDLY VACATIONS NOW
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HOW TO ENJOY THIS YEAR’S STAYCATION
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KEEPING KIDS ACTIVE ONCE THE SCHOOL YEAR ENDS
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Enjoy the taste of seafood for summer soirees
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Choosing the right summer camp
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t can be difficult to envision warm summer days when the wind is blowing and the snow is falling. However, the winter months are a great time to explore summer camp options. In fact, many camps have strict enrollment timelines that require decisions to be made prior to spring. Attending summer camp has been a tradition in the United States for more than 150 years. Statistics indicate that around 30 million American kids attend summer camp each year. There are many benefits to summer camp. Camp enables children to stay engaged during the summer when there may be limited interaction with school friends. It also gives parents both a safe and viable daycare solution during the summer. Summer camp pulls together children from different neighborhoods, social classes and backgrounds, which can make it a good place to meet new people -- some of whom may become lifelong friends. Camps also provide a variety of activities that can challenge children to try new things that go beyond their comfort zones. Some children are very receptive to the idea of attending summer camp. Others need a little coaxing. But summer camp should never be forced on a child who does not want to go. In such instances, consider local daytime programs that may fill the void
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instead of programs that require being away from home. Once the decision for summer camp is made, there are some questions to answer.
• Can you explain a typical day?
• What are your finances like? Do you have a budget for summer camp?
• What is the camper-to-counselor ratio?
• What size camp do you desire? • Should the camp be co-ed or single sex? • How far do you want your child to travel for summer camp? What are the options in your area? • Are there any camps that have been recommended by friends or family members?
• What are the types of activities and facilities offered?
• What is the camp’s drug/alcohol policy? • Does the camp have insurance and security personnel? • What percentage of staff return each year? How are staff selected and trained?
• Can you tell me about the policy on phone calls and family visits? • What do you do in the event of emergencies? There are many different camps available. Some offer a “little bit of everything.” Others cater to academics, sports, specific hobbies or even religious preferences. Don’t wait too long to research and sign up for camps because many fill up quite early or have an extensive waiting list. That is why choosing a camp should be part of a winter to-do list.
• What kind of health care is provided?
• What kinds of activities do your children enjoy? These types of questions will help you narrow down your options. Then you can visit and interview camps to find one that is the best fit. When visiting camps, go armed with a checklist of questions. Some of these can include: • What is the philosophy of the camp?
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Choosing the right bathing suit B
athing suit season is on the horizon and summer fun might drive some into a panic. However, there are bathing suit styles that enhance what you want to show off and conceal what you want to camouflage. The first step in choosing a bathing suit is to make an accurate assessment of your body shape. Stand in front of the mirror without any clothes on and figure out which features define your physique. Perhaps your bust is large, or you have more curve in your hips. Maybe you are tall and lanky. Taking note of your body will help narrow down your swimsuit options. Next, go through your current
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swimsuit collection and find out which bathing suit you’ve worn in the past has best suited your shape or earned you a few compliments. You may want to choose the style that is the most comfortable and supportive. When selecting a new suit, choose one that is similar in cut to your favorite. Swimsuits are designed to fit snugly and are made from elasticized fabric. Chlorinated water or saltwater can either shrink fabric over time or allow it to wear out and sag. Be honest about your current clothing size and consider buying a swimsuit in one size larger so it won’t cut off your circulation or make you appear uncomfortable. You also want to be reasonable
about which styles you can wear. That will be dictated by shape and also by the activities you plan to do in the swimsuit. For example, if you live an active lifestyle and surf or play water sports, a supportive, one-piece style swimsuit may be a smart choice. If you have a large bust or one that is extremely small, you may want to avoid revealing bikini tops, which may look overly filled or not filled out at all.
opposite of your skin tone. Fair-skinned people should look for darker colors, while dark-toned individuals should select brighter colors. Try to find a suit that is fitted at the waistline to slim you in this area.
Here are some other tips based on body type.
Small bust Select a bikini top that has triangular-shaped cups, ruffles or a tiefront to add a little bulk to the area.
Plus size Choose a one-piece style that features a single color that is the polar
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Short legs High-cut leg openings on swimsuits help to elongate the legs and make you appear taller.
Large bust
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Be honest about your current clothing size and consider buying a swimsuit in one size larger so it won’t cut off your circulation or make you appear uncomfortable.
Choose a top that comes with a supportive bra -- those mesh bras in most bathing suits won’t keep the breasts contained and supported. Many bathing suit manufacturers now offer swimsuits with more substantial bras inside. Pear shape Emphasize the top of your body with a bold color or pattern and downplay the bottom with a dark shade.
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Short torso Select a two-piece suit that draws attention to the chest and shoulders and a bottom that sits lower on the hips to elongate the torso. There is no right shape when it comes to wearing a bathing suit. It’s possible for anyone to look flattering when hitting the beach or lounging poolside.
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Coast through summer with thrills and chills
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ummer has arrived, and scores of thrill seekers have begun to visit their favorite amusement parks as they test their mettle on looping, free-falling roller coasters. Many historians credit Russians with inventing the first roller coasters, which may have been inspired by Russian ice slides. However, others suggest it was the French who first added wheels to slides and therefore created something that resembles the modern-day roller coaster. LaMarcus Adna Thompson, an American inventor widely considered the father of gravity rides, obtained a patent for roller coasters on January 20, 1885. Thompson worked on Switchback Railway, which opened at Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York in 1884. Coney Island would one day become home to another historical roller coaster when, in June of 1927, the Cyclone opened. Still functional to this day, the Cyclone has been declared a New York City landmark. Today roller coasters are found all over the world, and North America plays home to several top-rated roller coasters. Thrill seekers can make summer pilgrimages to amusement parks to determine if the following coasters live up to their reputations. Leviathan The Leviathan coaster is located at Canada’s Wonderland in Ontario. It makes top roller coaster lists because of its size and speed. Leviathan can travel 92 mph (140 km/h).
Millenium Force This thrilling coaster in Ohio’s Cedar Point
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Park reaches a maximum height of 310 feet and can top speeds of 93 mph. Amusement Today magazine routinely ranks this coaster as one of the best in the world. The Desperado Riders can plummet 225 feet at 80 mph on this coaster located at Buffalo Bill’s Casino in Nevada. Expect some freefloating air time and amazing views of the desert.
These are just a few of the coasters that dot North America’s amusement park landscape. Thrill seekers unable to make it to any of these legendary rides can no doubt get their thrills on coasters closer to home.
Nitro and Kingda Ka These two coasters are located at Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey. Nitro is a steel coaster with 5,394 feet of track. A series of large drops and various curves keep thrill seekers happy. Kingda Ka is the tallest and second fastest coaster in the United States. The train is launched by a hydraulic mechanism that takes riders from 0 to 128 mph in 3.5 seconds and climbs to the top of the main tower, a height of 456 feet. Apollo’s Chariot Opened in 1998, this coaster in Busch Gardens Williamsburg in Virginia features eight air-time hills. New Texas Giant For many years, visitors to Six Flags Over Texas enjoyed the famed wooden roller coaster “Texas Giant.” But over the years the ride became rough and uncomfortable so, in 2011, the park unveiled the New Texas Giant after an 18month refurbishment to replace the track with steel.
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How to find more time to travel F
ew people would likely say they don’t enjoy traveling. Travel provides an opportunity to experience different cultures, visit idyllic locales and enjoy some rest and relaxation. But as much as people love to travel, finding more time to do so is not always so easy, even for those people with a sufficient amount of vacation days at their disposal. Oftentimes, finding more time to travel requires some extra and earlier planning. Reconsider when you travel Building a trip around a long weekend is an easy way to find more time to travel. Consider the holidays that fall on a Monday, such as Memorial Day, Labor Day and Columbus Day. Plan a getaway for these long weekends and you won’t even need to use a vacation day. If you have the vacation time to burn, extend the trip one day by leaving on Friday or returning on Tuesday. By the time your trip ends, you will have enjoyed a three-day getaway without using any vacation time or a four-day extended break during which you used just a single day of vacation time. Planning a week-long trip on a
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2013 workers used just 16 of their nearly 21 days of earned time off. Perhaps the easiest way working men and women can find more time to travel is to make use of all of the vacation days they earn as oppose to letting them fall by the wayside at the end of their companies’ calendar years.
holiday week is another way to save a vacation day for later in the year. Extend business trips Business travelers who typically travel on Mondays and/or return home on Fridays can extend those trips to include the weekend preceding or following the trip. This gives you a better chance to explore the city where conferences or client meetings are being held, as business trips typically leave little time to get to a know a city or see its attractions.
Business travelers can plan family trips around their work trips, giving families a great and often cost-effective way to see various locales. Use your allotted vacation time A 2013 study from Oxford Economics found that American workers took an average of 16 days of vacation in 2013, which represented a roughly 20 percent decline from 2000, when workers took an average of 20.3 vacation days. The United States Travel Association discovered a similar pattern, finding that in
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Negotiate with your employer Many employers have grown increasingly flexible as technology has made it easier for employees to work remotely. Men and women who want to find more time to travel should not be afraid to negotiate more travel time with their employers, even offering to work remotely from whichever destination they plan to visit. This can be an especially effective way for parents to extend family vacations in the summertime, as one parent can take the kids in the mornings and afternoons while the other works. Come nighttime, the whole family can still enjoy all the fun of a typical vacation. Travel is a luxury that even busy men and women can enjoy if they employ certain strategies to create more time to get away.
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wimming is a popular activity once temperatures heat up. Millions of people flock to beaches to dip their toes in the water, and scores more spend afternoons exploring the depths of backyard pools. Upon being introduced to the water, younger children may be somewhat apprehensive, as swimming in pools or oceans can be intimidating to youngsters. Parents should exercise extreme caution when teaching kids to swim, as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that more than one in five fatal drowning victims are children under the age of 14. Although swimming can be dangerous, experts in pediatric and adolescent medicine affirm that participation in formal swimming lessons can reduce the risk of drowning considerably.
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Children whose parents swim may be eager to join mom and dad in the pool. The following are some tips for parents as they start to develop a plan to teach their kids to swim.
Wait until the child is developmentally ready The American Association of Pediatrics recommends that parents wait until after a child’s fourth birthday to teach them how to swim. This is when children have developed enough to understand commands and have the motor skils required for swimming. At this point, parents can register children for swimming lessons with trained instructors. Introduce playing in the water early on Parents should make sure their children
grow accustomed to playing in the water. Many kids start to like the water around the time they become toddlers, when bathing introduces them to splashing and bobbing toys. Use these opportunities to take your child into the water, so he or she acclimates to feeling the water on his or her body and face. Kids can sit with adults on pool steps or retrieve toys from within reach. An adult always should be nearby. Wait before submerging kids The American Red Cross says to wait until a child is around age three before submerging him or her under the water. Young kids can swallow a lot of water, which can be dangerous. Sputtering water also may turn a child off to swimming completely.
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Begin in calm water The open ocean can be daunting, even to adults. So it might be better to begin swimming lessons in a calm body of water, such as a lake or pool.
Invest in formal swimming lessons Parental perceptions and anxieties may interfere with parents’ abilities to properly teach their children how to swim. Therefore, hire third-party professional instructors to teach kids to swim. The Red Cross can put you in touch with certified swimming instructors who also are knowledgeable in first aid. As children become more confident in the water, they can practice swimming strokes and submerging themselves for underwater swimming.
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Start planning family-friendly vacations now
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ld-fashioned family vacations are a treasured part of many family traditions. Such excursions may be the only time families get to spend any extended time together. Families have plenty of vacation prospects at their disposal. If this is the year your brood bucks tradition and tries a new vacation destination, explore these familyfriendly possibilities. Find a location with hands-on activities Children may grow bored of simply taking in the sights. Vacations that enable them to “do” instead of just “see” may be more enjoyable. Visit locations with “touch” museums or science centers that encourage kids to get in on the action. Historic locales may do demonstrations or reenactments of how life was in eras past. Remember to include children in the family activities and give things a try, such as helping paddle a canoe or light a fire on a camping trip. Don’t overlook smaller theme parks While kids may have their hearts set on traveling long distances to the widely popular theme parks, do not rule out options closer to home. Smaller parks may not have every attraction, but they do boast a variety of activities and rides that can keep children occupied for hours. Remember
can camp in lodges or basic cabins, or rough it outside in a tent. Some families enjoy the benefits of renting an RV and visiting various campsites on their vacations. Let
Visit locations with “touch” museums or science centers that encourage kids to get in on the action. Historic locales may do demonstrations or reenactments of how life was in eras past.
that amusement parks reach peak capacity when kids aren’t in school. It may be wise to vacation at off-peak times to avoid the crowds and save time spent waiting in line.
Booking a campsite location and then spending a few days in the great outdoors allows families to get back to nature while enjoying an inexpensive vacation. Families
the activities unfold as you explore different trails and backroads along the way. Family-vacation season is around the corner. No matter where travelers end up, the ultimate goal should be to have fun, experience something new and spend quality time together with loved ones.
Choose places of cultural impact Family vacations do not need to be limited to riding roller coasters. Children can learn a lot and take away lasting memories from vacations that open children’s eyes to something new. Visiting a large city, such as Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, or Atlanta, can be a vacation in education. Metro areas boast attractions that can excite children, including tall buildings, museums and public transportation hubs just waiting to be explored. Families venturing internationally may want to see the cultural centers of Rome, London or Athens. Consider a family resort If a beachside adventure is your family’s idea of the perfect retreat, explore your options with regard to family resorts. For an all-inclusive price, these resorts may couple food packages with accommodations and activities to keep families happy. Check with popular hotel chains to see if they offer all-inclusive packages in destinations your family wants to visit. Parents who are pressed for time often find all-inclusive resorts offer great values and don’t involve too much advanced planning. Go off the grid A memorable family vacation does not have to be spent in a the heart of it all.
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How to enjoy this year’s staycation R
ecovery from the recession that began in 2008 has sparked renewed interest in vacation travel. Resort bookings are up, and millions will enjoy exotic vacations in the months to come. While discretionary spending is increasing, some individuals and families continue to take a conservative approach to their finances, and that approach extends to how they spend their time off. Many are still embracing “staycations,” in which families
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Staycations may not be as exotic as trips abroad, but there are several ways that families can make their staycations enjoyable and memorable.
forgo travel in favor of staying home. Staycations may not be as exotic as trips abroad, but there are several ways that families can make their staycations enjoyable and memorable.
Invest in your home or lifestyle Instead of bankrolling a trip overseas, channel those funds into improvements for your home or yard to create a relaxing atmosphere you can enjoy year-round.
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Install that pool or landscape the backyard to make it feel like a tropical paradise. Coasting across the water of a lake or ocean is an enjoyable pastime, so repurpose your vacation funds to buy a boat or some jet skis that you can enjoy throughout the warmer months. Become a tourist in your hometown Chances are you have never experienced the sights of your hometown the way a tourist might. Plan a few days
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when you can act like someone visiting your town or city for the first time. Go to the top of that tallest mountain or get a tour of that local factory. Seek out and visit monuments and points of history in your community. Hop on one of those sight-seeing buses and learn something new about where you live. You may just be surprised at what you can discover. Look for hidden gems Some local businesses may be willing to open up for “behind the scenes” tours if you ask. This can be a fun excursion for young children. Ask employees of a movie theater if you can see the projection room. Newspaper offices may host tours of their facilities. Even a bowling alley can be fascinating to kids if they can see ball-return mechanisms or how equipment is stored. Watching the zamboni machine clean the ice at a rink also may be an entertaining sneak peak into rink operations. Splurge on a show or sporting event Attend an event you normally wouldn’t unless you were on vacation. Take a trip to see a Broadway or Broadway-inspired musical at a nearby theater or take the family to see your local sports team play a home game against its biggest rival. Treat yourself to concession stand snacks and a few souvenirs.
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Dine out a few nights Vacations often entail eating out, especially if meals are not included in a traditional vacation package. Use your staycation as the opportunity to dine at local restaurants you have yet to visit. Indulge the kids one night and put them in charge of choosing the meals. Forget those diet plans for a day or two and savor that triple-scoop ice cream cone. If
the cost of dining out has you concerned, select restaurants that offer coupons in community mailers or value packs.
displays, movies under the stars, boat tours, and fairs are just a handful of the fun events that may be coming soon.
Read the newspaper or community bulletin Chances are you can find a number of entertaining and low-cost activities sponsored by your town or other organizations close to home. Fireworks
Turn off electronics Take a break from some of your devices during your staycation. By doing so, you will be less likely to fall into your daily habits and more likely to make the most of your time to rest and relax.
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Keeping kids active once the school year ends
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n many ways, today’s kids have busier schedules than any previous generation of youngsters. Many extracurricular activities, including sports, require a nearly year-round commitment, and the dual-income household has landed many kids in afterschool programs where kids tend
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to their schoolwork or engage in various activities that keep them from resting on their laurels. But those busy schedules get a lot less hectic when the school year ends. Once school is out, kids used to a full schedule might find themselves with lots of time on their hands. Though it’s
good for kids to squeeze in some rest and relaxation during their summer break, it’s also important for kids to stay active so they don’t develop poor habits as the summer goes on. In addition, the American Psychological Association notes that kids who are physically active are more capable of coping with stress and tend to
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have higher self-esteem than kids who do not include physical activity as part of their regular routines. The following are a few suggestions for parents looking for ways to keep their kids active throughout the summer while still allowing them to recharge their batteries after a long school year.
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often and take the kids for an afternoon of swimming. Swimming is a great activity that exercises the entire body, including the shoulders, back, legs, hips, and abdominals. In addition, swimming helps kids and adults alike maintain a healthy weight while also improving their cardiovascular health. It’s hard for some people to find a place to swim once the warm weather departs, so take advantage of the summer weather and go swimming as often as possible while the kids are not in school.
Plan an active vacation Summer is when many families go on vacation, so why not choose a vacation that involves more than napping poolside? Though it’s still good to leave some time for relaxation, find a locale where you can embrace activities like snorkeling, hiking, kayaking, or other adventures that get you and your youngsters off the poolside chaise and out exploring. Such a trip might inspire kids to embrace an activity more fully, getting them off the couch not only while they’re on vacation but also when they return home for the rest of summer.
Limit how much time kids spend watching television, playing video games or surfing the Internet Many of today’s kids are as tech savvy as they are busy. But it’s important that kids don’t spend too much time online or on the couch watching television or playing video games. Such activities are largely sedentary, and they can set a bad precedent for the months ahead, even when the school year begins once again. Parents should limit how much time their youngsters spend in front of the television or the computer during summer vacation, keeping track and turning the TV or computer off if they suspect kids are spending too much time staring at the screen instead of being active. Kids might not love it when you turn their video games off or minimize their access to social media, but explain the limitations at the onset of summer and let kids know you expect them to be physically active even if it is summer vacation.
Teach kids to garden Gardening might be seen as a peaceful and relaxing hobby, but it still requires a lot of elbow grease and hard work that pays physical dividends. A garden must be planted, hoed, weeded, and watered, and gardening gets kids out of the house to enjoy the great outdoors. When growing a vegetable garden, kids might embrace the chance to be directly involved in the foods that will eventually end up on their dinner tables. Parents can embrace this as an opportunity to teach the value of eating locally-produced foods and the positive impact such behavior has on the environment. Go swimming Few adults who work in offices haven’t looked out their windows on a sunny summer day and thought how nice it would be to be spending that afternoon making a few laps in a lake, at the beach or in a pool. Kids have the same daydreams during the summer, so take a day off every so
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Enjoy the taste of seafood for summer soirees The call of the water is not reserved to swimming and boating when the weather grows warmer. Many people are tempted by the tastes of seafood this time of year as well. There are many places around the world that offer great seafood, but there is something about the rustic and earthy quality of Mediterranean cooking that inspires such devotion among its supporters. Spanish cuisine combines flavors and traditions to produce fragrant and delicious foods. Many of the regional dishes proudly feature seafood so abundantly available around Spain’s entire coastline. From catches in the north in the Bay of Biscay, to coastal delicacies with an African flair in the Alboran Sea, the different regions of Spain boast many dishes that will suit your summertime events. Such is the case with the following recipe for “Freshwater Crawfish in Tomato Sauce (Cangrejos de rio con tomate)” from M. Teresa Segura’s “Spain” by (Fall River
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Press). Crawfish served with a simple fresh tomato sauce makes a delicious treat as an appetizer, or you can expand the recipe and serve with a side of pasta or rice for a main dish. Or replace the crawfish with lobster or crab if you prefer. Freshwater Crawfish in Tomato Sauce Serves 2 as a main course 4 as an appetizer 4 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 3 large cloves garlic, finely chopped 4 large tomatoes Pinch cayenne pepper 2 pounds live crawfish 6 ounces white wine
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Heat about 3 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large, deep skillet. Fry the onions and garlic in the oil until the onion is soft and translucent. While the onions and garlic are cooking, chop the tomatoes finely. Add the wine and the rest of the oil to the skillet, along with the tomatoes and their juice. Sprinkle in a pinch of cayenne pepper. Simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring often, until the sauce has thickened slightly Season to taste. Keep warm while you cook the crawfish. Bring plenty of water to a boil in a large stockpot. Add the live crawfish to the boiling water and cook until they turn red. Remove the pan from the heat and drain. Add the crawfish to the skillet with the tomato sauce and stir well, coating the crawfish thoroughly with the sauce. Serve with your favorite sangria, or try the recipe below.
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Sangria Tradicional 26 ounces dry red wine 1 tablespoon sugar Juice of 1 large orange Juice of 1 large lemon 1 large orange, sliced thin crosswise 1 large lemon, sliced thin crosswise 2 medium peaches, peeled, pitted, and cut into chunks 8 ounces sparkling water Combine all ingredients except for the club soda in a large punch bowl or serving pitcher. Refrigerate overnight. Add club soda immediately before serving.
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Summer health and beauty guidelines Warm weather invites all types of relaxing thoughts and behaviors. People embrace various ways of relaxing in the summer, from choosing lightweight clothes to spending more time on recreational pursuits to streamlining certain beauty practices. Summer beauty routines may require minor changes to accommodate some of the environmental effects of hot weather and humidity. Consider the following tips to look and feel your best when the mercury rises. Try tinted moisturizer A carefree, breezy look often means not being weighed down by a lot of makeup. It may be possible to skip foundation and rely only on concealer to cover up small blemishes or alleviate dark circles under the eyes. Another option to try is tinted moisturizer, which can keep skin supple and offer a light amount of color to even out pigment. BB creams also can provide you with an all-in-one beauty product, as such creams frequently contain sunscreen, color tinting and anti-aging ingredients. Get a healthier glow Many people equate health and vitality to tan skin. However, spending time outdoors in the sun or using indoor tanning beds that expose you to UV rays can increase your risk of skin cancer, including dangerous melanoma. The American Cancer Society says melanoma will account for more than 73,000 cases of invasive skin cancer in 2015. Melanoma accounts for more than 9,900 of the roughly 13,000 skin cancer deaths each year. Sunless tanners and bronzers can give skin that sun-kissed look without the downside of exposure to UV rays. Those who must go out in the sun should wear a wide-brimmed hat and limit their exposure between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when the sun’s rays are at their strongest. Don’t fight the elements. Many people go to great lengths to change what nature gave them. For example,
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those with curly hair will spend hours with straightening irons or special serums. Try to embrace the elements and your natural hair texture this summer. Use a product to keep frizz away and let hair air dry. Wavy, beachinspired hair screams summer and can give you that carefree look. Protect hair and skin Relaxing in the summertime sun does not mean you should forgo protection. Remember to always apply sunblock to all parts of your body. Some hair products contain sunblock to protect the scalp, and men who shave their heads or are naturally balding should be diligent about applying sunblock to the top of their heads. Don’t forget to apply sunblock to the tops of your feet and your ears. Rinse hair after swimming Chlorinated water and even saltwater can affect the color and texture of your hair. Those who color their hair may find frequent laps in the pool can change the hue of their hair or prevent color from lasting as long as it once did. Wet hair before going in the pool, and rinse out salt and chemicals afterward. A small application of leave-in conditioner before entering the water can help seal the hair cuticle and keep chemicals from being absorbed.
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