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Honey Butter BBQ Chicken Rice
Nothing hits harder after a long day than sweet honey BBQ chicken over rice. Would you add extra sauce or keep it simple?
Ingredients:
2 cups cooked rice
2 cups shredded chicken
BBQ sauce
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp butter
Directions:
Heat chicken with BBQ sauce.
Stir in honey and butter until glazed.
Serve over rice.
Mother’s Beautiful Flowers
Look at these beautiful flowers! These were my mother’s (Venice Meeks) flowers. She absolutely loved them! Her mother (Louise Dupree) had a green thumb for sure. She had flowers in her yard, on her porch, in her house and in her little green house. She enjoyed them so much. Mother got her flowers from Pa’s Plants in Sumner. She absolutely adored Mrs. Sherry and the wonderful workers there. They were so helpful to her. The flowers are so beautiful! She had them on the front porch, by the mailbox and on the walkway. I saw her out there everyday checking on the flowers, giving them water and a little tender care. She takes such good care of them. She watched the weather religiously in order to take care of her beauties. If it was going to be chilly or cold, she had certain blankets that she covered them up with. If it was going to be very windy, she brought them all to the front porch and tucked them in very well. When I tell you she took care of those plants, she truly did. Do you have flowers in your yard? What is your favorite kind of flower? I am not a flower in the yard kind of person, but I love looking at mother’s and all of my friends that post them on Facebook.
Know Dry Drowning Tips This Summer
Lightning Strikes… The Thunder Rolls
It sounds scary: A child can seem fine after getting out of a pool or body of water but then start to have trouble breathing an hour -- or up to 24 hours -- later. You'll worry a whole lot less once you know the signs of submersion injuries, and how to prevent them. Chances are you've read scary warning stories about "dry drowning" or "secondary drowning" -- terms you probably never even knew existed before you became a parent -- on social media. The idea that your child could "drown" on dry land is admittedly terrifying, and makes many parents feel helpless. But these rare incidents can be prevented. Get the facts you need to help keep your kids as safe as possible in and out of the water. The terms "dry drowning" and "secondary drowning" (also called submersion injuries) are often used interchangeably -- even by some experts -- but they're actually different conditions. In dry drowning, someone takes in a small amount of water through his or her nose and/or mouth, and it causes a spasm in the airway, causing it to close up. In secondary drowning, the little bit of water gets into the lungs and causes inflammation or swelling that makes it difficult or impossible for the body to transfer oxygen to carbon dioxide and vice versa. Dry drowning usually happens soon after exiting the water, but with secondary drowning, there can be a delay of up to 24 hours before the person shows signs of distress. Both can cause trouble breathing and, in worst-case scenarios, death. Rest assured: Dry drowning and secondary drowning incidents, while incredibly scary, are rare and account for only about 1 to 2 percent of drowning incidents. There are no specific stats on how many kids die each year from these types of submersion injuries, but it's very few in reports noted. The good news is, dry drowning or secondary drowning (submersion injury) doesn't happen out of nowhere. No matter your child's age, be on the lookout for: Water rescue. Any child pulled from the pool needs medical attention at the very least, call your pediatrician. Coughing. Persistent coughing or coughing associated with increased work of breathing needs to be evaluated. Increased "work of breathing." Rapid shallow breathing, nostril flaring, or where you can see between the child's ribs or the gap above their collarbone when they breathe, means they're working harder to breathe than normal. This is a sign that you should seek medical help immediately. Sleepiness. Your kid was just excitedly playing in the pool, and now she's fatigued? It could mean not enough oxygen is getting into to her blood. Don't put her to bed until her doctor gives you the go-ahead. Forgetfulness or change in behavior. Similarly, a dip in oxygen level could cause your child to feel sick or woozy. Throwing up. Vomiting is a sign of stress from the body as a result of the inflammation and sometimes a lack of oxygen, also from persistent coughing and gagging. Any time you're concerned about your child and think he could have symptoms of dry or secondary drowning, whether you're in your backyard pool or on a beach vacation, call the pediatrician right away for advice. Your child's doctor should be able to talk you through it and might advise you to go to the ER, a primary care doctor, or a national urgent care center. But if your child is really struggling to breathe, call 911 and/or head to the emergency room right away. Necessary treatment may not be available in settings other than the ER. Treatment for submersion injury depends on the severity of the patient's symptoms. The doctor will check the child's vital signs, oxygen level, and work of breathing. Patients with more mild symptoms just need careful observation, in more serious cases, the doctor may also do a chest x-ray or give him oxygen. In cases of respiratory failure, or when a child can no longer breath on their own, extra support is needed -- such as intubating or putting the child on a ventilator -- but that's very rare. The goal will be to increase blood flow in the lungs and get the child breathing well again. Prevention is the same for dry drowning and secondary drowning as it is for any other kind of drowning: Swim lessons. Kids who are comfortable and skilled at moving around in the water are less likely to go under and take in water. Around age 4 is a good time to start. Supervision. Monitor kids closely in and around the water, and enforce pool safety rules. Water safety measures. Children should wear floatation devices on boats; pools should have four-sided fencing around them; and you should never leave standing water where a child could get into it. As long as you practice water safety, pay close attention to your kids after swimming, and get them checked out if you notice any signs of trouble breathing, you shouldn't have to constantly stress about dry drowning or secondary drowning.
Source: Parents.com
World Sickle Cell Day
Lightning Strikes… The Thunder Rolls
Lightning Strikes… The Thunder Rolls
World Sickle Cell Day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2008 in order to increase the awareness about the sickle cell disease and its cure among the common public. It was celebrated first time on 19th of June in 2009. Sickle cell disease has become a common and foremost genetic disease worldwide which is a must to cure through the fast awareness campaign, curable activities, early diagnosis and management. Sickle cell disease (SCD) is the most common inherited blood disorder. That means it’s passed down through families. You’re born with SCD. It is not something you catch or develop later in life. The disease gets its name because when you have SCD, your red blood cells look like a sickle, which is a C-shaped farm tool. Red blood cells contain a molecule called hemoglobin, which carries oxygen throughout the body. In a healthy person, hemoglobin is smooth, round, and flexible. That allows red blood cells to glide easily through your bloodstream. But if you have SCD, the hemoglobin’s shape is abnormal. It forms rods that clump together. That causes red blood cells to become rigid and curved. The odd-shaped cells block blood flow. It’s dangerous, and can cause extreme pain, anemia, and other symptoms. About 100,000 people in the United States have sickle cell disease. Most of them are African-Americans. Please wear fuchsia/purple in support of Sickle Cell on June 19th.
Lightning Strikes… The Thunder Rolls
Lightning Strikes… The Thunder Rolls
Lightning Strikes… The Thunder Rolls
Lightning strikes the United States about 25 million times a year. Although most lightning occurs in the summer, people can be struck at any time of year. Lightning kills an average of 49 people in the United States each year, and hundreds more are severely injured. There are many tips to know about lightning safety. There is NO PLACE outside that is safe when thunderstorms are in the area!! If you hear thunder, lightning is close enough to strike you. When you hear thunder, immediately move to safe shelter: a substantial building with electricity or plumbing or an enclosed, metal-topped vehicle with windows up. Stay in safe shelter at least 30 minutes after you hear the last sound of thunder. Stay off corded phones, computers and other electrical equipment that put you in direct contact with electricity. Avoid plumbing, including sinks, baths and faucets. Stay away from windows and doors, and stay off porches. Do not lie on concrete floors, and do not lean against concrete walls. If you are caught outside with no safe shelter anywhere nearby the following actions may reduce your risk: Immediately get off elevated areas such as hills, mountain ridges or peaks. Never lie flat on the ground, never shelter under an isolated tree, never use a cliff or rocky overhang for shelter, immediately get out and away from ponds, lakes and other bodies of water and stay away from objects that conduct electricity (barbed wire fences, power lines, windmills, etc.). Safety from lightning is talked about mostly during the summer months but please stay prepared anytime during the year.
June is Lane Courtesy Month
June is Lane Courtesy Month
One of the most frustrating problems that drivers face is poor lane courtesy — drivers blocking the left lane. The idea of slower moving traffic keeping right seems simple, but it is often forgotten. In order to promote this safe driving practice, the National Motorists Association (NMA) has designated June as Lane Courtesy Month. Better lane courtesy will improve traffic flow, prevent accidents, and can even save motorists money on gas. The Summer Driving Season is upon us. People want to get out there and enjoy themselves. Lane Courtesy is a part of that for sure. The NMA wants driving to be safer and more pleasurable for all motorists. That’s why we promote Lane Courtesy Month. Ignoring the principle of lane courtesy increases congestion and frustration. The instances of tailgating, weaving in-and-out of traffic, and speed fluctuations increase — all of which reduce safety and waste fuel. When motorists yield the left lane, these situations diminish and accidents are avoided. Everyone benefits when driving is more efficient and enjoyable. Fuel conservation is a significant benefit of lane courtesy. Your vehicle consumes the most fuel when you are accelerating. It burns much less when you are able to achieve a consistent speed. Lane courtesy, when properly obeyed, promotes the smooth flow of traffic and helps drivers maintain an even pace. With gas prices at record highs, fuel economy improvements are doubly important. Safety and gas savings are not the only reason motorists should yield the left lane; most states also have laws requiring them to do so. Government agencies spend billions of dollars to promote speed limit compliance, seatbelt usage, and construction zone safety, but little attention is paid to lane courtesy. The majority of motorists agree on the need for lane courtesy, so a small investment to promote it would be very worthwhile. For more information concerning Lane Courtesy Month contact the National Motorists Association at (608) 849-6000.
Granny’s Rose Garden
June is Lane Courtesy Month
As we wrap up the month of June, I noticed it was National Rose month and it brought me back to a time when I was a little girl. I know I say many times that we didn’t have things to entertain us as children do these days. My entertainment was my grandparents. I loved helping my grandmother in the yard with watering her plants. She had the most beautiful roses ever. She made sure they had water and fertilizer just as they needed. Her roses were in all colors and just plain beautiful! She enjoyed her flowers that she had in the yard and the porch and in the yard. Those were the great days!
Old cookie cutters don’t have to stay hidden in a drawer forever.
How to do it:
Find cookie cutters in different shapes.
Arrange them on wood or canvas.
Glue them down securely.
Paint around them or leave them plain.
Hang it in your kitchen.
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