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Category: Outdoors
Fruit Butterfly
The picture at right taken from a teacher’s lesson plan book inspired an idea. Take a zip lock bag and loosely fill with cut-up fruit and grapes. Cinch the center with a black or green ribbon or chenille stem for a cute fruit butterfly for a lunch box.
Survive Hay-Fever
Eat local honey. While studies into the anti-allergenic properties of honey are rudimentary at best,many people swear that their allergy symptoms are alleviated by eating unfiltered, raw local honey. Some people argue that this treatment is psychosomatic, while others propose that eating honey exposes your immune system to local pollens and other allergens that may elicit an allergic reaction.
Use nasal spray or a neti pot to rinse out your nose. Nasal sprays, such as Nasonex or Flonase, are available as over-the-counter (OTC) medications. Nasal sprays include an ingredient that causes blood vessels in the nasal passages to constrict, opening the nasal passage and relieving congestion. Neti pots are small pots with long spouts that are inserted into a nostril to rinse the nostril, clearing it of mucus and other debris. Use warm saltwater to rinse the nose with a neti pot.
Receive an allergy shot. Allergy shots are usually the most drastic way to relieve hay fever, as they are often expensive, time-consuming and sometimes painful. Allergy shots are administered over a period of time that varies by patient. Each shot exposes the patient’s immune system to a small amount of allergen, thus allowing the immune system to gain immunity from the allergen after enough treatments. Consult your doctor to begin an allergy-shot regimen.
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End of Summer Break Activity Ideas
1. Take a hike. Scout the web for local trails. Wear comfortable shoes, and take your water bottle and GORP.
2. Walk on the Wild side. Hit your local zoo or animal park. Name the animals with a name that starts with the corredponding letter of the animal. Penny Peacock. George Giraffe. Etc.
3. Take in an Outdoor Concert. Check with your local community chamber for planned activities. Dont forget your lawn chairs or blanket, and snacks.
4. Find a farmer. Summer is prime farmers market season. Who doesn’t like food samples, boutique-style merchandise and supporting the local economy? And don’t forget the great people-watching.
5. Slip ‘N Slide. Cool down in the front yard. Dont forget sun screen.
6. Catch a Movie. Find a local Drive-In, community sponsored outdoor film festival, or the nearest theatre.
7. Smarten up at the Museum. Get the kid’s brains back in gear. Lots of museums have sections geared towards kids and families, with activities and workshops.
What are your plans for the last weeks of summer?
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