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SIOUX EMPIRE’S FAMILY RESOURCE

Ideas for Homemade Baby Food

Summer Cook Out Tips

Amazing Event. New Locations.

TOGETHER We will Play, Know and Grow a new way this summer!

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contents July/August 2020 cover story 16 Familyfest Fun Cruise 2020

It may look and feel a little different from last year, but July 25th will still be a day packed full of family fun.

baby

8 A New Month,

A New Milestone

Jaclyn tells us why the introduction of solid foods is her favorite stage.

child

parent

13 Kid Jokes

24 Duncan Law

Local kiddos crack us up. Sponsored by Voyage Credit Union.

14 Crafts

26 Apps for Development

teen 16 Inspiring Teens

Grace Kissner- Lifting up those who are lifting up others.

in every issue

Is adoption the right choice for your blended family?

Electronics usage by our kids can be beneficial with these great apps.

health/wellness 28 Cookout Tips

Light Up BugsA fun, affordable and easy craft to do at home.

As you are firing up the grill, stay safe with these food safety tips.

home 32 Smoking Hot BBQ

Learn why your family might need a grill smoker this summer.

34 Embracing New HVAC Alternatives

Foleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s helps us understand the advancements in HVAC technology.

30 When to Replace Tires

Be sure to avoid a blowout this summer with these helpful tips.

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Welcome

to our Familyfest Issue!

In March, when Covid-19 arrived it made a huge impact on all of our families. I wasn’t sure what was going to happen to Familyfest this year. As I watched announcements of things getting canceled this summer, I knew we had to figure out something for Familyfest. I didn’t have the heart to tell all of you “See you in 2021.” It has been a tough couple of months and our families needed a version of Familyfest, but it had to be safe! We are excited to announce the Familyfest Fun Cruise this year! We will be doing giveaways throughout July on the Familyfest and Hood Facebook and Instagram pages leading up to the cruise! Mark your calendars for July 25th from 9am-2pm to join us for a Fun Family Cruise around the Sioux Empire. We can’t forget about Fancy either! Fancy will be cruisin’ the community throughout the entire month of July! Her planner is getting filled with fun and she’s excited to spread her rainbow unicorn joy all through the Sioux Empire as she visits businesses! Make sure you are following the Hood Magazine and Familyfest on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date with all the fun! You can also check out our websites to get all of the details: www.thehoodmagazine.com and www.familyfestsf.com! We hope you are able to join us for the Fun Cruise!

Steff

and the ‘Hood and Familyfest teams

‘hood

Art & Design Director Ally Vogel

SIOUX EMPIRE’S FAMILY RESOURCE

President & Publisher

Steffanie Liston-Holtrop 605-366-1479 steff@thehoodmagazine.com

Copy Editor Shelly Gaddis

Digital Media Director Jaclyn Small

Distribution Courtesy of LifeScape:

Andy Claflin, Brian Puetz, Brenton Newman, Ben Graff, Mitch Riley

Reproduction or use of the contents of this magazine is prohibited. ‘Hood Magazine is published 9 times a year by Hoodlum Productions, LLC and strives to publish only accurate information; however, Hoodlum Productions, LLC cannot be held responsible for consequences resulting from errors or omissions. All material in this magazine is the property of Hoodlum Productions, LLC and cannot be reproduced without permission of the publisher. We welcome article proposals, story suggestions and unsolicited articles and will consider all submissions for publication. Please send your thoughts, ideas and submissions to Hoodlums@thehoodmagazine.com. Magazine feedback and advertising and marketing inquiries to steff@thehoodmagazine.com. ©2020 Hoodlum Productions, LLC All Rights Reserved.

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‘Hood Online We are so much more than a magazine. We are here to meet you where you’re at in life. You’ll find us in the community, online and in our printed issues, which are always FREE! If you haven’t visited our website yet, you’ll want to check it out. There, you’ll find exclusive content not available in print! Here is what you’ll find this month:

Dealing with the tabs in life:

Holly Merrick-Liston, with Yellow Brick Road Counseling and Therapy encourages us to take some time to reflect on the open tabs that we all have in our life. Is it time to seek out some counseling to hit the close button on the unresolved traumas or relationships that keep popping up? Take a few minutes to read this article and seek out help to start closing your open tabs.

N C R U IS E

Have you heard?

The Familyfest Fun Cruise is coming! Throughout the month of July, Steff and the Familyfest team will be out exploring the Sioux Empire with Fancy and bringing you some fantastic giveaways and promotions from local businesses! Then, bring the whole family out on July 25th from 9am to 2pm to participate in an all-new Family Fun Adventure: The Familyfest Fun Cruise! Make sure to follow all the fun on the ‘Hood and Familyfest Social Media Pages.

Become a Community Sponsor!   Is your business ready to become a Community Sponsor? This opportunity is all about content driven marketing and we think you’re going to love it! Your business will reach thousands of local parents every month in ways that are relevant to their lifestyle and it is our most affordable advertising option! You will receive options to have your logo in print, submit content for our online audience, take advantage of our thousands of followers on social media for giveaways and feel the love through social media posts! Reach out to us at info@thehoodmagazine.com for more details!

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Teens & Communication:

Sioux Falls Psych reminds us of the importance of connecting with our teens without the use of electronics. Take a few minutes to check out this article and then create a time to connect face-to-face with your teen!

Birthday Party Resources Online

Did you know that we have an online birthday party resource right on www.thehoodmagazine. com? In this directory you’ll find everything you need to plan a memorable birthday for a child of any age! From photographers to sweets and treats, you’re sure to find the perfect business to plan the perfect birthday!

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A New Month, a New Milestone I think I say, “This is my favorite stage” at every new milestone of having a baby. However, introducing solids REALLY is my favorite. I love when babies are old enough to experiment with new tastes and textures and I love seeing their reaction and excitement. For the ease of it, I have always opted to make my own baby food with my children. I know it may seem easier to grab jars or containers at the store, but I have found making a couple batches of food at home to be quick and simple. When my children are ready to try out foods, I will use foods like avocados and bananas that can be easily smashed on a plate and offered. We’ve dubbed this incredibly easy meal a “bananacado” in our house. When I feel like we are ready to introduce more items, I find what works best is to pick two foods and make a couple batches of purees up to keep in the refrigerator or freezer for quick access. The internet offers a ton of valuable suggestions of good food combinations to try, as well as the ages that they should be introduced. To start, I like to pick an item like squash or sweet potatoes and cook them in the oven until soft. Then all that’s left is to simply puree them up in a blender. I will keep out a couple

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of servings and freeze the rest in an ice cube tray, it’s as easy as that! Of course, you should always check with your doctor before introducing solids to your baby. Babies are ready for this step at different times and you want to make sure they can safely start to incorporate solids into their diet before doing so. For me, my babies have always given me strong clues that they were ready. Besides being able to sit up and have strong head control, the next biggest thing I look for is interest! If my baby is interested in what I’m eating and trying to grab at my food I know it’s time! Whenever and however you start to show your baby some new options in the kitchen, I hope you enjoy it as much as I do! It’s messy, but insanely entertaining. Make sure you have that camera ready too, because those messy faces are usually picture perfect! l

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Grace Kissner 15, Roosevelt High School

Inspiring Teens in the Community

What makes this person an inspiring teen?

Grace just finished up her freshmen year at RHS. She is in Track and Cross Country, where they train six days a week. She has maintained at least a 3.5 GPA. She’s very active in church and youth group. She will be getting confirmed in the next couple months. At church she helps out with the video and audio, she helps in the cafe with meals for our members as well and non members. She is active with Kids against Hunger with our church. She helps at the Banquet from time to time. Always has a smile on her face!

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LET’S CELEBRATE THE FAMILY

Amazing Event. New Locations.

TOGETHER We will Play, Know and Grow a new way this summer!

The summer of 2020 has been a unique adventure for all of us and we are ready to make new memories and start new traditions together as a community! Our month-long adventures will all lead up to a fun, new spin on Familyfest for 2020. The 1st ever Familyfest Fun Cruise is making its debut on Saturday, July 25th from 9am to 2pm! Local families will be cruising the Sioux Empire and visiting local businesses to show their support, take part in fun activities and of course...win prizes!

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Do you remember Fancy the Unicorn, she’s back! Fancy will be crusin’ the community throughout the entire month of July! Her planner is getting filled with fun and she’s excited to spread her rainbow unicorn joy all through the Sioux Empire as she visits businesses!

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1 Sanford Health

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2 Vern Eide Motorcars

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3 Sioux Falls Park & Recreation

15 H obbytown 16 J uniper Apothecary

4 Sylvan Learning 5 Tiger-Rock Martial Arts

17 K arl’s 18 T he Makers Nook Harrisburg

6 Sky Zone 7 Mini-Critters 8 605 Ninja

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9 B lack Hills Federal Credit Union (3 locations)

20 S afeSplash Swim School

10 B oys & Girls Club (2 locations)

11 Chef Ellen 12 Child’s Play Toys (2 locations)

21 S ioux Falls Lutheran 22 S kate City 23 S tockyard Ag at Falls Park 24 W akefield Chiropractic

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605 Ninja

2101 W 41st St, Suite 41 (Behind Best Buy)

Cruise in from 11am-2pm & the first 25 families will receive a free open gym pass! Stop by to spin the wheel for your chance to win prizes & run through our obstacle course!

Black Hills Federal Credit Union

(1) 921 W 10th Street (2) 5028 S. Marion Rd (3) 1901 W 41st Street

Cruise in to any of our locations and take a selfie with a Black Hills Federal Credit Union Branch in the background. Then share on social media using #BHFCUFamilyCruise to be entered to win a prize!

Boys & Girls Club

(1) 5015 S Crossing Place (2) 2001 E 8th Street

Cruise in to either of our locations for obstacle courses, giant bubbles, outdoor games & a family fun basket giveaway at each location.

Chef Ellen

2210 W 69th St, Suite 130

Cruise in to pick up a treat and enjoy some family fun from local chefs!

Child’s Play Toys

(1) 233 S Phillips Ave (2) 2400 S Lorraine Place

Cruise in to either of our locations and be entered for some sweet giveaways and enjoy some family fun activities!

Children’s Miracle Network

Sanford 69th and Louise Clinic

Cruise in and see us as we will be handing out crowns, balloons and lollipops for free will donations!

Flyboy

(1) 5005 S Western Ave, Suite 190 (2) 4700 S Sycamore Ave (3) 3600 East 10th St

Cruise into any of our locations for a special Familyfest Fun Cruise deal! While you are there, your whole family can enjoy the fun we have planned!

Hobbytown

1710 S. Western Ave

Cruise in starting at 10am and the first 20 families will receive a foam glider. Make sure to stop by and sign up for our giveaway!

Juniper Apothecary

401 E 8th St, Suite 122

Cruise in to make your own fairy dust for only $10! We will provide a 16 oz jar and all the fixings to create your very own custom creation!

Karl’s TV & Appliance 2921 W 41st St

Cruise in for family fun, door prizes and giveaways.

The Makers Nook

Cruise in and the first 200 children will receive a slime cup! Don’t forget to sign up to win a 1-hour birthday party too!

305 W. Willow St, Harrisburg *Located inside Lavas Java’s Cafe*

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CRUISE STOPS AROUND THE CITY on July 25th from 9am-2pm! Mini-Critters

3509 W 49th St

Cruise in and the first 100 families will receive a free beta fish!

Once Upon A Child

3804 S. Western Ave

Cruise in to pick a treat and enter to win a Melissa & Doug Lemonade Stand

SafeSplash Swim School

427 W 85th St

Cruise in to schedule your free trial lesson & get your free trial lesson voucher! Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to enter our giveaways for free swim lessons, private open swim sessions & even a swim swag package!

Sanford Health

Sanford Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 69th and Louise Clinic

Cruise in and the first 500 families can pick up your Familyfest Swag Bags (one bag per family)! Have fun playing games to win prizes!

Sioux Falls Lutheran

67105 S Boe Lane *South of the Avera Heart Hospital at the 69th and Tallgrass intersection

Cruise in to our new location for your chance to enter for our Family Game Night goodie bag giveaway!

Sioux Falls Park and Recreation

100 East Sixth Street (6th & Phillips)

Cruise in to for a family friendly fun challenge!

Skate City

2901 W Third St

Cruise in for free skating from 10am12pm on the day of the cruise! Enjoy some family time in our safe, clean environment!

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

5129 S Solberg Ave

Cruise in for BOGO jumps & register for your chance to win one of three giveaways for a free month of jumping!

Stockyard Ag Experience

301 E Falls Park Drive

Cruise in for family fun and giveaways.

Sylvan Learning

4816 S Technopolis Drive

Cruise in for fun games and giveaways.

Tiger-Rock Martial Arts

5109 S Cliff Ave, Suite 100

Cruise in for an agility obstacle course, demonstrations and sign up to win a free month of lessons.

Vern Eide Motorcars

4030 S Grange Ave *Acura Location

Cruise in starting at 10am and take a picture with your favorite Princess or Super-Hero!

Wakefield Chiropractic

3220 W 57th St, Suite 103

Cruise in for sweet treats and enter to win our awesome prize giveaway!

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PatchMaster is here to help you spend more time enjoying the outdoors this summer! Let PatchMaster Drywall Repair fix all those holes, dings and dents so you can spend more time enjoying some grilled goods. Watch the ‘Hood and Familyfest social media channels for a great giveaway of a Ribalizer and some great accessories from the PatchMaster team this month!

Sanford Health

Your family is sure to have fun all month long with our friends at Sanford. Each week, you can head over to the FamilyFest & Hood social media accounts to join virtual activities designed with the whole family in mind! From exercise to art, it is sure to be a blast for all! Engage with us for a chance to win awesome prizes.

Children’s Miracle Network

Did you know the whole month of July you can donate to CMN by texting “Fancy” to 51555? Watch our social media channels to follow stories of local families that have been touched by the work that CMN does in our community every day!

Scheels

Are you ready for a challenge? Fancy and Scheels are teaming up to keep your family active all through July! Weekly challenges like playing basketball in your backyard and fishing at the pond will make family memories that will last a lifetime! Don’t forget to share your photos for a chance to be featured in some fun videos too!

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Voyage Federal Credit Union

Fancy is going to hang with her cool friends over at Voyage Federal Credit Union this month because they are giving away a pair of Air Pods! Watch for Fancy on the FamilyFest and Hood Magazine social media accounts to learn how you can win a pair of Air Pods from your friends at Voyage Federal Credit Union!

Tyler Stunes, Amy Stockberger Real Estate

Each week in July, Tyler Stunes with Amy Stockberger Real Estate is supporting local businesses in the Sioux Empire! Every week you’ll have a new opportunity to win a a gift card to a local business just for being a part of the ‘Hood and Familyfest community! Support local and shop local thanks to Tyler Stunes this month!

Children’s Museum

Fancy is jumping back to the Jurassic Age and playing with the dinosaurs at the Children’s Museum of South Dakota this month! She wants to see your favorite dinosuars too! Post a picture with your favorite dinosaur on our social media posts for your chance to win passes to the Children’s Museum of South Dakota!

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Click on the pics of the kiddos to watch a video of them telling their joke!

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Adopting a Stepchild Adoption is a special gift a stepparent can give a stepchild. It is a way to demonstrate a stepparent’s love and commitment to a stepchild. It can give the child security, stability, and a sense of family belonging. Before you begin the adoption process, it is important to understand not only the emotional significance, but also the legal significance of the adoption process. Adoption is a lifelong commitment. Adoption makes a stepparent legally and financially responsible for the child, regardless of whether the stepparent stays married to the child’s other parent. Adopting a stepchild gives the stepparent the legal authority to make decisions on behalf of the child, including decisions related to daily life activities, medical care, and education. Before a stepparent can adopt a stepchild, the biological parent’s rights must be terminated. A child cannot have three legal parents. This is a necessary legal step. The biological parent’s rights can be voluntarily or involuntarily terminated by a court. If the biological parent contests the termination, it is a much more difficult process. Courts take the termination of parental rights very seriously.

Once the biological parent’s parental rights are terminated, the adoption by the stepparent can proceed by filing a petition and other appropriate documents with the court. Generally a court will have a hearing on the matter. Depending on the circumstances surrounding your entire adoption journey, you may need to obtain more documentation or take additional steps to schedule your adoption hearing. Once the appropriate legal steps are taken and approved by the court, the judge grants the adoption. Each case and circumstance is unique, so the amount of legal steps and time it takes will depend on each individual situation. Having the assistance of an experienced attorney can ensure that you have someone knowledgeable guiding you through the adoption process to ensure it goes correctly. If you want to learn more about this process, reach out to an attorney today. l

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As if the parental ‘love-hate’ relationship with electronics wasn’t bad enough, distance learning for many school-aged children led to a greater attachment and several more hours of staring at a screen. Even if your child is taking screen time privileges to the max, using apps and websites that are educational or even help foster age-appropriate developmental skills can put your mind at ease. Here are a few that LifeScape therapists have used and recommend!

•S elf-care: Accessible Chef (accessiblechef.com) is a website that has a collection of free visual recipes to help individuals of all abilities learn to cook. They also have resources on adaptive cooking tools and a recipe creator to make your own visual recipe! •V isual Skills: Eye Can Learn (eyecanlearn.com) offers activities that help to improve a variety of visual processing skills which can help school performance and sustained attention. • Language: My Play Home is a virtual dollhouse app, but works great for describing characters and what they are doing, objects in the house, and you can address direction following by instructing the child to make the characters do different things in the different rooms of the house. • Fun with Verbs and Sentences is an app used to create and speak simple sentences. Users build sentences by choosing the parts of a basic sentence – subject, verb, preposition, etc.

•A rticulation Station is a highly rated app, and very comprehensive for addressing articulation at the word, sentence, and story level in 22 sounds that target the initial, medial, and final positions of words. There is a free version, but the Pro version is preferred, but does come at a significant cost ($59.99). •S ensory and Self-Regulation: Zones of Regulation is a virtual game experience in learning the four Zones of Regulation. It teaches children how to best regulate your alert level and maintain a regulated emotional state. •H andwriting: Letter School is a great tool for toddlers and preschoolers to learn formation of letters and numbers. It also includes phonics skills. •D rawing for Kids allows kids to work on prewriting strokes in a fun way. They add a single portion of the drawing at a time and then the app puts it together to make an animal. Kids with very early skills can draw a frog and then watch it hop around the screen. •G eneral: Khan Academy Kids is a free app that addresses early learning skills for ages 2-7 through music and fun games, and even personalizes a learning path for each child to allow them to learn at their own pace. Transitioning back to a reasonable amount of screen time is certainly challenging, but easier now that summer is in full swing. Enjoy some balance with technology and nature! l

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Picnics Safe With summer in full swing, the risk of foodborne illness heats up. Grilling season is officially here. But as the weather heats up, so does the risk of foodborne illness. Sanford Health dieticians explain how to stay safe and healthy during grill outs and picnics this summer. Meat Any meats should be kept in a cooler with ice, for no longer than three to four hours before being cooked. Coolers that are fuller tend to stay cold longer than one that’s partially filled, so be sure to continue refilling it with ice. While preparing food, use separate cutting boards, knives and plates for raw and cooked meats to avoid cross contamination. When grilling, it’s important to make sure all meats are cooked thoroughly. Use a thermometer to check that all meats are cooked to a safe temperature: • Beef or pork: 145 degrees • Ground meats: 160 degrees • Poultry: 165 degrees

Serving food Be sure to use new, clean plates and utensils when serving cooked food or handling ready-to-eat foods such as fruits and vegetables. Never reuse items that touched raw meat. Other perishable foods such as salads, pastas, deli meat and dairy should be kept cool until served and shouldn’t sit out for more than two hours. If the temperature is above 90 degrees, do not keep

food out for longer than one hour. Throw away all unrefrigerated food that exceeds this time limit.

Keep it cool When using coolers, keep them out of direct sunlight and try to limit the number of times you’re opening them. On hot days, beverage coolers are more likely to be opened more often and exposed to warmer temperatures frequently. Using separate coolers for food and drinks can help maintain a lower cooler temperature and also reduce the risk of foodborne illness from raw foods that leak. Store leftovers in a sealed container and keep in a cooler. As long as they are properly refrigerated, leftovers can be reused for up to three days.

Healthy ideas Hydration and healthy eating are two more things to keep in mind on hot, summer days. Drink lots of water and try to avoid caffeine or sugary drinks. Sparkling waters are a great alternative, still giving flavor but without the caffeine or sugars in pop. When it comes to menu planning, keep everything in balance and moderation and watch portion sizes. Mix in fruits and vegetables as sides instead of chips, or buy whole grain buns for complex carbohydrates and fiber. l July/August 2020 | thehoodmagazine.com |

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When to Replace Tires

Summer is coming to a close and that can only mean one thing: it’s back to school time! As you run through your back-to-school checklist make sure you remember the importance of safe tires. Whether you’re running the carpooling or need a reliable vehicle for your college-bound young adult, ensuring you get the best start to the new school year means knowing if it’s time to replace your tires. Here are some factors to consider that will help determine when it’s time to replace your tires:

Irregular Tread Wear It’s normal for the tread of your tires to gradually become shallower and performance to change as they’re used. However, if one of your tires appears to be wearing down faster than the others, it’s most likely time for a regular tire rotation to address the uneven wear. Ignoring uneven tire wear for too long can increase the chance of degraded performance and ride comfort, hydroplaning, even tire failure when driving at highway speeds. You can easily check your tread depth by performing the penny test: simply stick a penny into the tread groove with Lincoln’s head upside down. If Lincoln’s head is visible, it’s time to replace those tires.

Bulging and Bubbling Tires Have you ever seen a tire with a lump protruding from the sidewall? These bubbles or bulges are usually caused by impact damage. When a tire hits a sharp object in the road, the force from the weight and speed of the vehicle is focused in the small area of contact. This compresses the tire enough that the inside of the sidewall is pinched and damaged, causing a small hole on the inside tire-liner layer.

Sidewall bubbles or bulges indicate there is structural damage to the tire that cannot be repaired. If you notice a bubble on one of your tires, use your spare until you can get a replacement.

Tire Age Your vehicle will eventually need new tires, even if you don’t do much driving. The average life of a tire is determined by the conditions they’re exposed to – temperature changes, sun exposure, usage, and maintenance all contribute to the rate at which a tire ages. It is recommended that your tires be changed at least every six years, even under the most minimal use. This ensures that your tires haven’t degraded without your knowledge.

Tire Mileage It almost goes without saying, but the more miles on your tires, the faster they’ll need to be replaced. Proper and timely tire maintenance is crucial to safety. Rotate your tires every 6,000-8,000 miles to help prolong tread life. If you commute or drive frequently, logging over 12,000 miles per year, your tread may wear down to an unusable level within three to four years. Replacing your tires before they show any of the signs mentioned above is a great way to save yourself from expensive repair costs and overall inconvenience. l

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Smoking food is an enjoyable way to share your culinary talents with others and invest in family time all at once. Smoking versus grilling requires a certain demeanor to learn all of the ins and outs of the processes and it does take dedication, determination and patience...lots of patience! With so many advancements in new technologies available thru online websites and mobile applications it is now allowing everyone the opportunity to get onboard and become culinary experts in their own backyard. To begin, you need to decide on the smoker of choice. There are lots of smokers on the market. Leading the charge is the Traeger brand along with Green Egg and a brand-new competitor in the smoking world, but a veteran in the grilling world, is Weber. Once you have decided on a grill smoker, it’s time to become a “Chef d’ Backyard”. Choosing your cuts of meat will take some research and provide you opportunities to explore apps that will take you step-by-step through the process of creating the fragrance of BBQ throughout your neighborhood. Unlike grilling, when smoking you want to maintain a low temp for long periods of time. One of the very important elements in smoking is temperature. Ensuring the smoker doesn’t vary temperature too much throughout the process is vital, as temperature spikes can be detrimental to the final result in the meat. Checking the temperature internally every couple hours ensures that your smoker is operating within acceptable ranges. It also allows the smoker to hold the set temperature and alert the user when the desired internal temperature is reached. The advent of Smart technology helps to take the guessing out of the equation. As the COVID-19 Pandemic wrapped the globe, consumers found themselves looking for new and innovative ways to cook while at home. Smoking has provided many folks new options, and assisted in allowing more time for family. Spring has shuffled in to summer and we all want to get outside, breathe in some fresh air and soak up some sun. One of the best ways to do that is to fire up the smoker! It’s a socially distanced event and provides a heath element in providing us a daily dose of vitamin D. l

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New HVAC Alternatives Back in the day, the cartoon Jetson family gave us a peek into what is now reality...the remote automation of your home’s cooling and heating system. Today’s technology allows for the efficient and convenient operation of your household HVAC system both onsite and remotely. The obvious advantage is the ability to more efficiently regulate your home environment from a distance. Giving your HVAC system the opportunity to efficiently cool or heat before returning home ensures savings and a comfortable environment upon your arrival. Newer heating systems are relying on more efficient heat pumps which alternate between natural gas and electricity. They cost more to install but save the homeowner money in the long run. These systems can be programmed to achieve the desired temperature utilizing natural gas and then go into energy saving mode. In the ever-evolving world of eco-friendly technology, air conditioning is adapting to include solar power operation and natural gas. Requiring less energy and fewer moving parts these appliances last longer and require less maintenance. Solar energy is also an efficient alternative for heating needs. Thermal energy captured by solar panels is converted into heat via a process using water and antifreeze routed through a heat exchanger. Hot water recirculation is another advancement in HVAC technology that can greatly reduce costs and save water. Think about how much water is wasted waiting for cool tap water to warm up. With recirculation, unused water which has already been heated is

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released immediately when the hot water faucet is turned on, eliminating the need for reheating. Another expanding alternative to the efficient heating and cooling of homes is using a geothermal piping system that consists of a series of underground pipes that channel water to achieve a desired temperature possible due to the consistency of underground temperatures. A compressor, fan and pump distribute the regulated air throughout the home. You know those little packets you see in some packages that are meant to keep things dry and they are labeled “inedible”? That is known as a desiccant and it is a material meant to absorb water from the air. A desiccant enhanced evaporative unit is an air-cooling system that absorbs water into a honeycomb material while a fan blows air over the cool evaporating water and then releases the cool air into the living space. These systems require minimal energy and do not rely on refrigerants. Obviously, many of these alternative HVAC solutions are more easily attained in the construction of a new home, however there are a number of ways for older home owners to achieve more efficiency and comfort by implementing updated technology and renovations. An HVAC professional can help you discover all of the possibilities in your new or more experienced home. l

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