Monthly Archives: June 2010

Make a difference, volunteer today!

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Autism PARENT Support Group! 2nd Tuesday of each month . . .

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Tiny Tot Olympics

Don't miss this exciting summer event, brought to you by JigsawKids Preschool.

Tiny Tot Olympics - Click here for pdf.

Ages 2-6
Thursday, July 8
10:00 am - Noon

Tots will receive lunch, tons of prizes, and a Gold Medal!

4th of July Fireworks

There are so many spectacular fireworks shows to enjoy this coming holiday. What a great way to celebrate Independence Day! How can you make it even better? Try wearing 3-D glasses and see what it does to the show.

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Click here - More fun 4th of July ideas from MOM Magazine.

Ouch! That stings

I just got stung by a bee! I am proud to say that when I screamed like a girl, there were no curse words used. Really. I just felt a tap on my left index finger, then a burn, then it felt like a hammer smashed my finger. Wow, how can a little creature bring a (ahem) 150 pound woman to her knees.

But I am proud to report that my mom's tried and true wive's tale cure worked wonders. Take meat tenderizer powder and add a dab of water. Mix to create a paste and rub on the sting. The paste immediately takes the pain out of the sting. Wow, thanks mom!

All Adventures Rafting

Have you ever been white water rafting? Rafting for blog

It's summer - time for road trips and adventure! This Saturday the Tri-Cities MOM Magazine editorial staff are taking our families white water rafting at White Salmon, Wa. We will suit up in wetsuits, booties, paddle jackets, lifejacket and helmets and get ready for our guided rafting tour with our friends at All Adventures Rafting. Wish us luck and check out the story and photos of our trip in the Aug/Sept issue of MOM Magazine. Any advice from you moms out there? We could use it, so please comment below.

Autism Social Classes Schedule!

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Summer Pineapple Strawberry Cooler

I am ready for summer! This recipe just puts me in the summer mood. Come-on sunshine! Pineapple juice, limeade and club soda make a refreshing drink that goes beautifully with all kinds of summer fruit. And with strawberries in season right now, they make a perfect match.

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Ingredients

  • 1 12-ounce can frozen pineapple juice concentrate, thawed
  • 1 6-ounce can frozen limeade concentrate, thawed
  • 4 cups cold water * 1 liter club soda, chilled
  • Ice cubes
  • Fresh strawberries (optional)
  • Short (6-inch) wooden skewers
  • Assorted fruits such as halved orange slices, halved lime slices, orange sections, raspberries, strawberries, sliced kiwifruit, and mint sprigs

Directions

In a large pitcher combine pineapple juice concentrate, limeade, and water. Chill for at least 30 minutes. To serve, transfer fruit juice mixture to pitchers; add club soda, ice cubes, and fresh strawberries.

Serve with Fruit Swizzle Sticks, if desired.
Makes 14 (6-ounce) servings.

Fruit Swizzle Sticks: On short (6-inch) wooden skewers, thread assorted fruits and mint sprigs. Make-Ahead Tip: Up to 24 hours ahead, prepare the juice mixture and chill well. Proceed as directed.

Sit back, soak up the sunshine sipping a sweet drink and enjoy summer.
Recipe from Daily Recipes, find more fun summer drinks here.