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STAIN REMOVAL Apply ice to harden stain. Scrape off excess. Place stain face down on absorbent paper towels or clean cloth. Sponge with a Change absorbent material as it picks up stain. Let dry. Launder. **Look for products containing petrolleum distillates or hydrocarbon such as trichloroethane, xylene, methylenechloride, methane, benzene, and/or naphtha. These chemicals may be found in such spot removers and cleaners as Guardsman's Afta, Dap Cleaner and Thinner, Good Off, M-! Remover, Goo Gone and K2r.
FINANCIAL FITNESS There are several reasons to pay off your mortgage as soon as possible. When homeowners look at the truth-in-lending statement they receive at the closing, they see that over the life of their 15- or 30- year mortgage, they will pay twice as much or more in interest on their home. Paying off the mortgage early saves a homeowner thousands of dollars in interest payments. This can be accomplished by applying extra income to the
mortgage principal as often as possible. Some mortgages offer a biweekly payment schedule which results in one extra mortgage payment a year. This plan reduces the life
of a 30- year mortgage by 7˝ years. Source: Suzanne Badenhop, Extension Specialist for Management and Family Economics,
FAMILY LIFE Rushing all the time is a terrible habit. It's hard on us physically, it
NUTRITION & WHAT'S COOKING Salt is in many foods we eat everyday, especially processed foods. The easiest way to avoid consuming too much sodium is to choose fresh, whole foods that are as close to their natural state as possible. With busy family lifestyles it is often easier to buy convenience, ready made foods that are high in salt. The average American requires 250 to 500 milligrams each day of sodium for basic physiologic functions. Salt is needed to transport nutrients, transmit nerve impulses and contract muscles. But when sodium levels are too high, the kidneys release more water, increasing blood volume therefore increasing body pressure. Those at risk for high blood pressure include African Americans, obese people and those with a family history of hypertension, stroke or heart disease. The following gives you an idea of the salt you need:
HOME TIPS Cooking on a grill is a popular part of entertaining outdoors this time of year. These tips will speed grill-cleaning tasks so you can spend more time enjoying friends and the outdoors. For easier cleanup, spray the grill with non-stick cooking spray before lighting it. Coat the bottom of pans with a bar of soap before putting them on the grill. This will prevent the tiresome task of cleaning off black film. A quick way to remove burned-on food and barbecue sauce is to rub the grill rack with a ball of aluminum foil while you wait for the grill or coals to heat prior to cooking. If the grill rack is really dirty, completely wrap it in aluminum foil with the shiny side toward the rack. Put it over hot coals or a high gas flame for 15 to 20 minutes. Allow the rack to cool; then rub it with a ball of the aluminum foil you used to wrap it. For heavy-duty cleaning, lay paper towels soaked in an ammonia-water solution beneath and above the grill rack and put it into a garbage bag. Tightly close the bag and leave it overnight if possible. Be sure not to breathe the strong fumes when you open the garbage bag to remove the rack. Scrub it with the ammonia-soaked paper towels and a soap-filled steel wool pad if necessary. Use a garden hose to rinse the rack well and put it on the lighted grill to heat for five minutes to remove any odors and chemicals.
WAYS TO WELLNESS In Kentucky, we usually spend more time outdoors during the summer months. The increased time spent outside puts us at a greater risk for developing dangerous conditions, but there are steps that can be taken to help prevent them. Heat exhaustion, which can lead to heatstroke, is a common condition that may be encountered this summer. First aid tips for the prevention and treatment of heat exhaustion are listed below. Heat Exhaustion/Heatstroke Excessive exercise, heavy sweating and not drinking enough water in hot weather can lead to heat exhaustion. You may have a headache, feel faint, nauseated, and dizzy and/or develop a fever. You may also have cool, clammy skin and look pale. Untreated heat exhaustion can become heatstroke, which is a medical emergency and can be life threatening. To prevent heat exhaustion/heatstroke:
What to do if you think you may have heat exhaustion:
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IN THE WORK PLACE Balancing work and family is both a female and male issue. It's much like trying to juggle balls of many different colors and sizes. Often a person isn't sure how many are up in the air, or what color or size they are, or which to catch next. If families are going to be a nurturing place to raise children, if individuals are going to be successful and/or satisfied in their careers, and if people truly are going to introduce some balance into their lives, everyone needs to periodically assess what and how they are doing. The following are some questions to ask yourself as you strive for balance. Think carefully and answer honestly, according to your real life situation: Most of the time = 4; some of the time = 3; Not as often as I should =2; Rarely, if ever = 1
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