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315 GREAT METRO DENVER PARKS

For Colorado residents as well as for those relocating from other states, here is the list of15 parent-nominated and approved parks and playground areas. Whether you have kids or not, check out these extraordinary metro-area parks and let sum-mer days come alive.

1. Valmont Bike Park 3160 Airport Rd., Boulder Cycling enthusiasts of all ages and abil-ity levels enjoy Valmont Bike Park. A variety of dirt trails wind through the park, allowing fami-lies to ride together. Th ere are jumps, hills, and other features for brave cyclists to practice tricks and skills.

2. Waneka Lake Park 1600 Caria Dr., Lafayette Not far from the intersection of Baseline Road and Indian peaks Drive sits this park along the shore of Waneka Lake. Mature trees surround two playground structures made for multiple ages, with easy access to the shaded lake shore, picnic ta-bles and covered pavilions. Close to the playground is the boat house with bathrooms, where one can rent paddle boats in the summer or fi sh from the pier in all weather.

3. Margaret W. Carpen-ter Park and Open Space-my personal favorite!!! 112th Ave., and Madison St., Th ornton A short distance east of the Mar-garet W. Carpenter Recreation Center at Colorado Blvd. and 112th lays this oasis for all sorts of sports and activities. Opened

in 2013, the new playground on rubberized turf includes a vari-ety of modern, unique structures for climbing, a giant bench-seat seesaw, handicap acces-sible swings and covered slides. Th ere is a lake and a boathouse with paddle boat rental, a spray park, carousel, lighted tennis courts, basketball, volleyball, bocce ball courts, horseshoe pits and shuffl eboard. Paved trails run through the open space and there is a skate park near the parking lot. I take my kids to this one quite oft en, and they love it.

4. E. B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park 11701 Community Center Dr., Northglenn At E. B. Raines Park youll fi nd baby, big-kid and handicap accessible swings, in addition to swinging park benches for families. Multiple play structures, including a fenced play area for younger children, were designed to en-gage all fi ve senses. Large, ma-ture trees surround picnic tables and bench seating along a creek, close enough to the playground to watch your kids in the shade.

5. Westminster Center Park 4801 W. 92nd Ave., Westmin-ster Commonly referred to as the Peter Pan Park because of its theme, Westminister Cen-ter Parks playground includes a London Bridge play structure, the Darling house, slides in a pi-rate ship, manmade logs to crawl through and a unique slide that winds between the rocks. In the large spray park area just to the south of the playground, wa-ter fountains spray from vari-ous places in the turf river surrounded by a map with the names of many famous London landmarks.

6. Majestic View Park 72nd Ave and Garrison St., Arvada Large trees surround this giant, tree-house themed playground with great mountain views. When the kids need a change of pace from the playground, take them on a hike down the 1/3-mile paved path that winds through the natural landscapes, leading to the Majestic Veiw Na-ture Center.

7. Discovery Park 3701 John-son St., Wheat Ridge Discovery Park is a convenient destination and meeting place for many

north Denver families, as well as those from the surrounding suburbs. Water-loving kids will enjoy the manmade creek, spray park and wet sand area. Remem-ber to bring a change of clothes for all the dry play options too-skate park, age appropriate playgrounds, spinning elements, youth climbing wall and plenty of open space to run.

8. City Park 17th Ave., and Colorado Blvd., Denver Its popu-lar spot for festivals, 5K races, a variety of sports and other events. Th e park contains the Denver Zoo and the Denver Museum of nature and Science, as well as two playgrounds, two lakes, paddleboat rental, tennis courts, horseshoe pits and mul-tiple sports fi elds.

9. Downtown Childrens Playground 1800 N. Speer Blvd., Denver Sleek, modern play-ground where kids can climb the giant rope net, swing, slide, spin, balance and more on a variety of unique play structures, right next to the Pepsi Center, Elitch Gardens, Union Station and a variety of downtown businesses and restaurants.

10. Washington Park 701 S. Franklin St., Denver Th e shad-ed dirt trail surrounding the park is a favorite for runners, walkers and dog walkers. Th ere is a loop for cyclists, and the bike rental

is available at the park. You can rent boats to take out on the lake, play tennis, try lawn bowling or let your kids wade in the creek. Food carts and ace cream trucks are never far away, or you can walk a few blocks to restaurants, coff ee shops and more.

11. Kendrick Lake Park 9351 W. Jewell Ave., Lakewood Shade trees line an area near

two play structures for big and little kids. In addition to plenti-ful picnic tables, park benches around in many areas, off ering nice spots to stop and enjoy the mountain views, making it a great park that the very young to the very old can appreciate.

12. Ruby Hill Park 1200 W. Florida Ave., Denver It is a recently remodeled celestial-themed playground, from which the visitors can view both the city and the mountains. Th ere are two play structures, a light-and-shadow maze and constella-tion-themed turf area featuring a giant dragon on which kids can climb.

13. Westlands Park 5701 S. Quebec St., Greenwood Village Scenic look-out spots are every-where at this award-winning park featured in Landscape Ar-chitecture magazine. Kids can slide down into the playground, where the will fi nd three play areas, sand, unique swinging

and spinning features, two rock climbing walls and a natural wa-ter sculpture.

14. Belleview Park 5001S. Inca St., Englewood To kids,its sometimes called airplanepark because of the giant plane that anchors the upper play-ground, or the train park, be-cause of the miniature train that has traveled around the park for

30 years. Shady, mature trees shelter the park and its many play and picnic spots. A slow moving creek that runs through the entire park makes a great way for kids to cool off without get-ting completely soaked.

15. OBrient Park 10795 Vic-torian Dr., Parker In addition to being near many shops and res-taurant, OBrien Park includes alighted soft ball fi eld, multipur-pose fi led, a paved path through the center of the park. A publicart display, mural and lighted plaza with bathrooms makes agreat meeting place in Parker, serves as the hub for many Park-er events, outdoor concerts, fes-tivals.

If you are relocating from a diff erent state or if you are a Col-orado resident and would like to live close to one of these beauti-ful parks, I would be delightedto fi nd a place near the park thatpleases you the most, so that you can enjoy it every day!

REAL ESTATE LEGAL ISSUES IN COLORADOTh e Colorado legislature has

taken steps to protect buyers from purchasing houses that have ever been used asMethamphetamine (meth) labs.Disclosure require-ments have been placed on sellers regarding known previous use of property as a meth lab. Sellers are excused if the property has been cleaned according to the state standards. It is recommended to get legal advice if the property is involved with that matter.

Th ere are many legal issues surrounding the purchase and

sale of properties in foreclosure. Th e defi nition of foreclosure: is a property where the owner has de-faulted on the mortgage loan and the lender has initiated procedures to sell the property to repay itself the outstanding loan amount. Th e Colorado laws protect sellers with a foreclosure property during its sale. Th e law requires disclosure of the situation and places very strict requirements on the real es-tate broker.

Square footage disclosure and measuring houses are

some of the signifi cant is-sues as well. It is important to have proper reporting of the square footage of a house, whether it is used for marketing purposes or is of concern to a buyer. Per Colorado Real Estate Commission, the method to measure square footage needs to be consistent with local custom. Square foot-age disclosure form is a re-quirement for this issue.

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If you are a high school junior like myself looking to make the best out of your last summer be-fore college applications are due, these next few months will be crucial. Many students who know that they will have a diffi cult time paying for college fi nd a job for the summer and start applying for various scholarships while oth-ers try to polish their resumes by doing volunteer work and partici-pating in contests and clubs, but there are a few things that could really make you stand out among the other qualifi ed applicants ap-plying to the top tier colleges.

First of all, pre-collegiate sum-mer programs are a great way to experience life on campus. Not only would it teach a student what its like living apart from their family and being independent, but also itll help them determine what they are looking for in a college campus and make a more educated decision when applying for colleges. Th ere are hundreds, if not thousands, of colleges that off er residential summer programs - while most do cost money, there are several where you can receive need-based or merit-based scholarships or even

attend for free (although those tend to be more competitive). Th e fi rst important factor you should consider when looking at campuses is the size of the col-lege - if you have a bike and dont mind traveling to classes across a larger campus, then you wouldnt mind going to a larger school. However if you fi nd walking to classes daunting and dont en-joy being surrounded by a large group of students, then smaller colleges would make better fi t for you. Some colleges pride them-selves on having an older cam-pus with very gothic and elegant architecture, while newer cam-puses have much more modern buildings - that is also something worth noticing while visiting col-lege campuses and deciding what environment you want to spend the next several years in.

If money is an issue and you know that fi nancial aid wont be enough, then defi nitely start looking at scholarships. Th ere are many scholarships available for students of all ages - even middle school students can start planning for college early! Some of the best websites to look for scholarships include http://schol-arshipexperts.com/ and https://www.fastweb.com/ which have hundreds of scholarships practi-cally anyone is eligible for. Th ere are many scholarships for minor-ities and disabled students, but if you dont fi t into any of those cat-egories there is still a wide range of options. Although most schol-arships require you to write an essay, there are ones where you simply have to register to enter

into a drawing. Th e more money the scholarship off ers, usually the harder it is to enter - some even ask for school transcripts, letters of recommendation and numer-ous essays. Its up to you to decide how many you want to apply to and how much time you are will-ing to dedicate to scholarship es-says, but dont forget that you are responsible for your own future so dont let money be an obstacle to your education.

One quality colleges really val-ue and emphasize is leadership - to stand out among candidates with the same academic creden-tials, try fi nding something you are passionate about and doing something exceptional. I once

met a college student who was very passionate about medicine and the summer before senior year decided to travel to Africa with a group of volunteers to help cure a widespread disease - in her college essay, she wrote about her trip in great detail, focusing on how much she has helped improve the lives of the less fortunate in Africa and to-day she attends University of California - Berkeley, a very se-lective school that is known for its medical programs. Another student who dreamt of getting into University of Southern Cali-fornia to attend their well known business school, organized an event that raised over $10,000 for

a local non-profi t which demon-strated the students ambitious and hard working personality. Be creative and dont be afraid of taking risks, that is what will re-ally make you stand out.

Th ere are many things youcan do during the summer toenhance your chances of get-ting into a selective college, and there are countless opportuni-ties out there that you can take advantage of. While grades and test scores are important, extra-curriculars also play a large rolein college admissions. Never un-derestimate the importance of utilizing your free time outside of school and make the most outof your summer.

AN AMERICAN SADKO

By Joseph Richard Ravitts

I am an American with Ser-bian ancestry. I did not grow up speaking any Slavic language, but I was interested in Russia ever since seeing the movie ver-sion of Taras Bulba. When as an adult I served in the United States Navy, I learned Russian at the Defense Language Insti-tute in Monterey. Since I retired from the service, with other things to occupy me, it has

been diffi cult to maintain my profi ciency in Russian. But one thing which helps is singing the Russian songs I learned in Mon-terey. And if Im going to sing Russian songs, why not put on a costume and sing for an audi-ence?

Beginning in 2011, I have taken on the role of Sadko of Novgorod, the legendary Rus-sian bard. My fi rst appearance as Sadko was at the Santa Fe Re-naissance Fair. Now, the Ameri-

can Sadko has found a home in Lafayette, Colorado.

Every June, a company of per-formers puts on what we call the Lafayette Festival of Faerie. Th is outdoor event is designed for children, with performers cos-tumed as mermaids and other fantasy characters -- NEVER as scary monsters from horror movies. Th ere are songs and sto-ries, plus activities children can

participate in. For something adults can equally enjoy, we also have swordfi ghting exhibitions. Th ere are many vendors sell-ing a variety of items suitable as holiday gift s. Th e location of the festival is along Public Avenue, in the center of Lafayette.

Th is event is not specifi cally a Russian event, but with my own character I give it a Russian ele-ment. Besides singing, I tell the

children about Sadkos adventure under the sea, and also about theheroic Bogatyri of old Kiev.

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How to make your dishwasher work better Th e dishwasher is an unsung hero of many a

kitchen. When a dishwasher is working properly, it can make fast clean-up of scores of dishes, silver-ware and glasses.

As handy as dishwashers can be, sometimes they seem to lose their cleaning power. While in-adequate cleaning may indicate the time has come to replace the dishwasher, many times all the appli-ance needs is a little maintenance and TLC.

Begin by investigating the interior of the dish-washer. Check for any visible food particles or de-bris, cleaning out any food traps at the bottom of the dishwasher. Th e mat-like item at the bottom is called the coarse fi lter and is meant to catch big particles that could prevent your tub from drain-ing. Dont forget to clean the rubber seals around the perimeter of the dishwasher where the door meets up with the tub of the dishwasher, as this is a prime location for debris to gather.

Running an empty dishwasher with a clarifying rinse can help wash away any residue and improve performance. Plus, this maintenance task can re-move odors and refresh the dishwasher. Put two cups of white vinegar in the bottom of the dish-washer so that it will distribute through the ap-pliance during the cleaning cycles. White vinegar will naturally break down old dishwasher soap and scale buildup inside of the unit. Consider a short rinse aft erward with some baking soda to remove odors and scour the interior of the appliance as well. Baking soda and vinegar are popular cleaning substances and are safe to use around food items.

For more intense cleaning, create a bath of vin-egar and water in your sink basin. Remove parts from the dishwasher, such as shelving and the utensil holder, so that they can soak in the solution.

Some dishwashers have removable spinning cleaning arms. Take these off , if possible, and let them soak to dislodge any residue that has clogged the water jets. Use a pipe cleaner or another fl ex-ible device to carefully remove any debris from the water holes. You may be amazed at what has built up in these small holes.

You also may need to inspect the drain line,

which is oft en made of plastic and connected to thetrap under the kitchen sink. On occasion, this tubecan get blocked and prevent the dishwasher fromdraining eff ectively.

In addition to these cleaning techniques, using a rinse agent may help the dishwasher work bet-ter. According to Jet Dry, the maker of a popular rinse agent, rinse agents help your dishwasherrinse away residue that causes spots and fi lm ondishes and glasses. Th ey are designed to lower the surface tension of the water, causing it to sheet off the dishes during the fi nal rinse. Th is prevents theformation of droplets of water that can remain onthe surface of the dishes and form spots and fi lm.

Maintaining a dishwasher with regular cleaning can help it perform better during each and every load.

Revitalize kids toys in no time

Children can be rough on their toys, and many a toy has found its way into the garbage pile long before parents could have imagined it would when they purchased the item. But there are various, easy ways to rehabilitate toys so they can go on to have more utility and not end up in the garbage prema-turely. Th e following suggestions can help restore some of the luster that made kids love their now-damaged toys.

Fix tangled doll hair. Dolls come out of the box looking pristine, but aft er a few play

sessions, their nylon locks can become a knotted mess, and brushing only seems to make it worse. Rather than giving that princess doll a buzz cut to remedy the bad hair day, visit your laundry room. Fill a spray bottle with a 50-50 mix of water and liquid fabric soft ener. Spray the solution onto the doll hair. Use a comb or brush to work out the tangles, then rinse the hair with clean water. Allow to dry before putting it back into your youngsters toy box.

Clean up plush toys. Plush toys are oft en childrens fi rst and most beloved companions. As a result, they can become grimy from constantly being dragged here and there through areas that are not always very clean. Many plush toys can be run through a washing machines gentle cycle. Place the stuff ed toy in a light-colored pillowcase, being sure to securely close the pillowcase to protect the plastic eyes and other components of the plush. Wash and tumble dry on low to refresh the toy. Adding a little more stuffi ng to a plush toy can make a world of diff erence as well. Find a seam and make a small hole in the stitching. Stuff

in some more batting or loose fi ll purchased from a craft store. Use an unsharpened pencil to push the stuffi ng into hard-to-reach areas, such as thin arms and legs of the doll. Th en stitch up thehole before giving the toy back to your child.

Clean gummed-up electron-ics. Electronic toys are favoritesfor many children. Toys with keyboards or buttons that need to be pressed can become stuck over time, rendering the toy useless thanks to debris that ac-cumulates. It can be challenging to clean electronic toys becausethey are sensitive to water. Use arag soaked with dish liquid andwater. Ring out the rag beforewiping down the surface of thetoy. Th is will help clean up any sticky residue and other dirt.Use a cotton swab dipped in rub-bing alcohol to clean in between tight areas, such as between keys.Rubbing alcohol evaporates quickly, so it is generally saferto use on electronics than water.Th e alcohol also can help disin-fect the toy.

Before discarding kids toys,parents can fi rst explore the many ways to give the items new life.

How bulk cooking can make meals easier

Healthy family meals can get lost in the shuffl e of busy sched-ules. Convenience may win out when parents are short on time, and its hard not to be enticed by the ease of fast food or the lure of frozen foods. While these options are certainly fi ne on occasion, there is a more nutritious solution for time-crunched families.

Planning is a big part of en-joying a homecooked meal, and cooking in bulk can help families enjoy more homecooked meals. By thinking ahead about meals, you can more easily enjoy home-cooked dinners than if you were to wait until the last minute to think about whats for dinner.

If bulk cooking is a foreign concept, the following are some resources to help you along.

Get started by browsing cook-books, online recipes or speaking with friends and family members about their favorite meals, espe-cially those that may be popular with younger eaters. Concentrate on a specifi c meal each day. Din-ner is the meal many families hope to share, as breakfast and lunch are oft en eaten outside of the home. Make a list of the ingre-dients that go into your familys favorite meals, selecting recipes that use many of the same ingre-dients.

Wait until you have a free schedule and ample time to go to the store to shop for all of your supplies. Have a list on hand and check off each item as you fi nd it. Cooking in bulk also means you can buy in bulk. Very oft en bulk-size foods are discounted, saving you both time and money. Shop

for the staples that are needed for most meals, including fresh herbs, cheese, spices, oil, and whatever fl avorings your family fi nds most appealing. Large bags of rice and potatoes also are handy to have available.

Take advantage of warehouse club membership fees or manu-facturer or store coupon deals on multiple buy specials. Buying jumbo-sized packages of food makes more sense when you in-tend to cook in bulk.

Clean out the refrigerator and freezer, as you will need plenty of room to store your ingredients, and later, your prepared meals. Figure out when you will be do-ing the cooking so you know what will need to be refrigerated or frozen once you return from the supermarket.

Establish a dedicated cooking day. Many bulk cookers cook on the weekend. You may be able to have a spouse or friend take the children for the day so there will be no interruptions.

Gather all items that need to be chopped or sliced and set them aside. Leave ample time to chop or slice, which can take a lot of time. Use all of your available cook-ing resources, such as the grill, stovetop, oven, and slow cooker, at once. Th en just drop the ingre-dients in as necessary.

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Curb appeal can help a home get noticed in a bustling real es-tate market. Curb appeal also can contribute to the aesthetics of a neighborhood for residents who plan to stay put, and many homeowners feel an attractive exterior is just as important as a comfortable interior.

Homeowners do not have to spend a fortune to improve the curb appeal of their homes. With these strategies, anyones home can take on a more appealing look.Clean up

A messy, untamed front yard can detract from a perfectly ac-ceptable home. Cleaning up your yard and homes exterior is one of the easiest and most cost-eff ective ways to give the place a makeover. Cut back overgrown shrubs, plants and trees. Make sure the front door is clearly vis-ible and that any walkways are edged and accessible. Store gar-bage pails behind a barrier and keep trash out of sight. Store childrens toys in the backyard rather than strewn across the front lawn. Th ese simple steps can improve curb appeal in-stantly.Spruce up the lawn

A well-manicured lawn can go a long way to making a home more appealing. If your thumb is

anything but green, hire a pro-fessional lawn and garden ser-vice to help you establish a lush, green lawn.Dress to impress

Th e entryway to a home is the fi rst thing visitors will see. Be sure the front door and en-tryway are in good repair. A pop of color cant hurt, either. If you do not like the idea of painting the door a vivid hue, dress it up with a colorful wreath or an-other decorative accent. Carry your interior design style to the outdoors as well. Welcoming ac-cents, such as cushioned chairs or potted plants, also add curb appeal. Consider painting house numbers on a terra-cotta pot and fi lling it with plants. Th e pot will be decorative and functional.

Rely on symmetrySymmetry is pleasing to the

eye and easy to arrange. Use it to frame your entryway and throughout your property. Sym-metrical use of lighting fi xtures, plants, trees, and decorative items really can have an impact.Dont forget lighting

Outdoor lighting adds ap-peal and safety to a property. Use lighting to accent a special landscaping feature or to illu-minate a walkway. Few people enjoy approaching a dark home, and outdoor lighting can ensure your property always is well-lit. Remember, curb appeal is appli-cable both day and night.

Improving on curb appeal can make a diff erence in how others view your home.

Make the most of small living spaces Tiny houses are a recent phenomenon and have

spurred many businesses - from builders to deco-rating experts - looking to connect with consumers who want to go small. Th e small house movement advocates for living simply in small homes, some of which can be as small as 100 square feet or less.

Although living in a tiny house is not for ev-eryone, many people prefer small-space living to living in larger, more spacious homes and apart-ments. For those looking to make the most of their small living spaces, there are ways to make such liv-ing arrangements feel larger.

Light is your friend. Establish adequate light-ing in a room that includes at least three working lights. Varied light sources from diff erent angles will eliminate dark corners and shadows that can make a space feel smaller. Lighting also can draw the eye where you want it and distract attention from the rooms fl aws.

Make use of vertical space. Homes where space is at a premium may have limited storage areas. An oft en-overlooked storage option is vertical space. Space above doors, shelving, and areas above cabi-netry are ideal places to store items. Use hooks on walls to keep belongings off the fl oor.

Choose light-colored paint. Choose lighter hues for your home furnishings and wall colors. You do not have to limit this to white (unless land-lords require white walls). Pale colors will help re-fl ect light and can make the room seem larger than it really is. Using a dark color on the fl ooring can make other lighter shades really pop in contrast.

Conceal the clutter. If you cannot keep person-al belongings to the utmost minimum in a home, experiment with clever ways to keep items out of sight. Furniture that serves dual purposes can help with this task. Storage ottomans will conceal small toys or linens and also provide seating options in a room when guests come over. A dresser can be used as a dining room buff et piece, and the numer-

ous drawers can hold knickknacks or silverware. Furniture with built-in, hidden storage is well worth the investment when living spaces are lim-ited.

Create dual-purpose rooms. Lack of space means getting creative with the space you do have. A nook in your bedroom can be devoted to a min-iature home offi ce. Perhaps you can establish a craft ing center in a portion of your laundry room. Garages have long served as catch-all spaces in homes. Apart from storage, they can be subdivided for home gyms or even a place to gather and watch a ballgame.

Hang mirrors to expand rooms. Mirrors can trick the eye into believing there is more space in a room. Mirrors melt away room borders and can accelerate the fl ow of light. Hanging them through-out your home can make spaces seem larger.

Th ink about built-in furniture. Traditional fur-niture may not be practical for small spaces and can waste a lot of room. Custom-built furniture is oft en the way to go to maximize the area you do have. Employ a little do-it-yourself initiative as well, customizing items for the perfect fi t.

Work with a designer. If youre having diffi culty making a small space work for you, consult with an interior designer or a contractor for some ideas.

How to repurpose items for new and useful purposes

Th e reduce, reuse and re-cycle movement has grown increasingly popular as more men, women and children look to adopt eco-friendly lifestyles. By considerably cutting back on waste, people are doing their part to reduce the size of land-fi lls, safeguard natural habitats and keep neighborhoods and lo-cal communities clean.

Municipal public works or-ganizations may have recycling programs in place that make it convenient for residents to recy-cle items by placing them at the curb for pickup. But prior to put-ting items out for recycling, peo-ple can investigate if its possible to reuse an item in a new way. Th e following are some creative ways to repurpose items around the house.

Transform shirts into shop-ping totes. With some modest sewing skills, you can turn an old shirt into a reusable shop-ping tote. Seal the bottom of the shirt securely. You may want to slip a piece of cardboard in the bottom to make it more durable. Th en either sew or tie the sleeves of a shirt to make handles.

Craft can bird feeders. Cut a sturdy can in half and punch holes into either end. String rope through the holes and tie to create a hanger. Place in a tree branch and watch the birds stop by for a treat.

Design unique planters. Just about any vessel can be

turned into a pot to house a plant. From teapots to cups tomason jars, items can be clev-erly transformed to display greenery.

Sew a pocket organizer. Be-fore you discard old jeans thatare torn or no longer fi t, remove the square of fabric surround-ing the back pocket. When you have several denim squares, sew

them together to make a hanging pocket organizer to hold every-thing from small toys to craft -ing tools. Old jeans also can beturned into knapsacks and doll clothes.

Turn old books into shelves.Rather than placing books on shelves, make the books theshelves! With a few shelving brackets and some sturdy, hard-cover books, you now have in-teresting shelves to display otheritems. Ladders and even old folding chairs also can be repur-posed as shelves.

Turn doors into dcor. Old doors can be put to use all over the house. Attach legs and trans-form a door into a coff ee table.Secure a door to a wall and it instantly becomes a piece of art. Take out a door frame and use it to hold a mirror. Plus, doors can be used to craft headboards andfootboards for beds.

When thinking creatively, youcan fi nd many ways to breathenew life into items that may beon their way to the trash or re-cycling bins.

Did you knowOpening a dresser drawer to fi nd clothes disorganized and

stuff ed inside can be frustrating. Bulky clothes may not seem to fi t correctly and other items can become stuck at the back of a drawer, making it diffi cult to close the drawer properly. Although you may be tempted to purchase an entirely new dresser or give up and store items solely in the closet, try a new tactic. Various organizing experts advise folding and layering clothes vertically in drawers to create more space and keep things neat. An additional benefi t to this method of storage is you can more readily see just what you have in the drawer, rather than lift ing and looking underneath your clothing. Anyone can give this a try to free up space in their drawers. Th is method also works especially well with childrens clothing, giving kids the opportunity to see their clothes and choose their own outfi ts.

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rooms and dens, serving as comfortable places to relax. Sofas will be sat on, slept on and, if young children are in the house, sometimes jumped on.

Homeowners looking for new sofas oft en pri-oritize comfort, but they also want a sofa that can withstand the test of time. Although theres no magic formula, a sturdy sofa should have a lifes-pan of around 10 years. According to Houzz, qual-ity sofas should feel solid and heavy. Th ey should have joints that are double doweled and fi tted with corner blocks that are both glued and screwed (not stapled) into place. Over time, even the sturdiest couch can start to show its age and look a bit past its prime. Dont fret. Th ere are some easy ways to give that aging sofa a makeover.

Begin by reviewing the service agreement. If you purchased an extended warranty or protection plan on the furniture, you may be eligible for repairs at no cost. Stores will restrict just what is covered un-der such service plans, and regular wear and tear may be excluded. However, rips, certain stains or opening seams may be eligible for repair. Covered costs means not having to spend any money out of pocket.

Cleaning may be another simple fi x. Check with the manufacturers guidelines for cleaning. Certain fabrics require specifi c cleaning solutions. If you are ever unsure about what to use to clean the sofa, use a mild solution of soap and water in an incon-spicuous spot fi rst. Many carpet and upholstery cleaning solutions can be used on furniture. Use sparingly and test for color-fastness before cleaning the entire couch. For those who are skittish about cleaning the sofa on their own, consult with a pro-fessional upholstery cleaning service.

Slipcovers are another option to revitalizing the look of an aging sofa. Fitted slipcovers slide right over the existing couch cushions and can change an outdated sofa into one that looks brand new. Measuring correctly and buying accordingly will help achieve a seamless look.

Th ere also are some easy do-it-yourself fi xes for couches that may be sagging or looking defl ated. If

seat cushions can be removed, consider placing fi rmcardboard or wood on top of the springs to provide more fi rmness. Cushions may begin to sag whenthe springs underneath begin to lose their elasticity. If the cushions are the problem, replacing the foam in the cushions or the loose-fi ll stuffi ng in the pil-lows can breathe new life into the couch. Foam can begin to disintegrate and lose its shape and integ-rity. Craft stores, home improvement centers andfabric stores oft en carry foam products, but thoseyou cant fi nd might be available via online orders.

Do not give up on a sofa just yet. It may be re-paired or given a fresh look to make it appear likenew

How to sleep better at night Th e National Sleep Founda-

tion notes that adults between the ages of 26 and 64 need an average of seven to nine hours of sleep per night. Such a sleep schedule may be ideal, but many adults juggling work and family fi nd it diffi cult to get seven hours of sleep per night, much less eight or nine.

While there may not be any way for adults to get more sack time at night, there are ways for men and women to get a better nights rest so they can approach each day with as much energy as possible.

Stick to a schedule. Keeping a sporadic sleeping schedule can make it diffi cult to get the kind of restorative sleep that can help you maintain adequate energy levels throughout the day. To en-sure you get a better nights sleep, go to sleep at the same time each night and wake up at the same time each day. Try to stay true to your sleep schedule on week-ends, resisting the temptation to sleep in later or stay up late on Friday and Saturday nights.

Nap eff ectively. Men and women who have the time to sneak in a nap may fi nd that napping is a more eff ective

way to make up for inadequate sleep than sleeping in late in the morning. Eff ective nap-ping allows men and women to recharge without aff ecting their ability to fall asleep at night. Napping in the early af-ternoon and keeping nap time to between 20 and 30 minutes can provide the energy boost you need and help you make it through the aft er-dinner hours without feeling drowsy. Such drowsiness can lead to post-dinner periods of dozing that can make it diffi cult to fall asleep come bedtime.

Adopt a nighttime ritual. Th e NSF notes that a relaxing night-time ritual that is noticeably dif-ferent from the hustle and bustle of the rest of your day can help your body adjust for sleep, in-creasing the chance that you will get a more restful nights sleep. Relaxing ways to unwind before climbing into to bed to fall asleep including reading a book, listen-ing to calming music or taking a warm bath. Once you fi nd some-thing that works, stick with it.

Find time to exercise. Stud-ies have shown that men and women who exercise regularly benefi t from more restful nights

sleep. Finding the right time toexercise is essential, as many people fi nd that exercising rightbefore bed elevates their heartand stimulates their body in ways that make it diffi cult to fallasleep. Exercising in the early morning can provide more ener-gy throughout the day, and comebedtime your body might bemore ready to fall asleep. How-ever, if you fi nd yourself exercis-ing at the expense of your sleep,try to fi nd another time to getyour workout in.

Ensure your bedroom is sleep-friendly. Th e NSF recom-mends maintaining a relatively cool temperature between 60 and 67 F in your bedroom for sleeping. In addition, eliminateany potential distractions, such as light and noise, that can nega-tively aff ect your ability to fall asleep. Humidifi ers, eye shadesor even machines that generatewhite noise can eff ectively coun-ter any distractions that you can-not get rid of on your own.

A good nights sleep is es-sential to human health. Men and women struggling to getadequate, benefi cial sleep canemploy a host of strategies to im-prove their quality of life.

Food storage and safety tips Buying in bulk can reduce

trips to the supermarket and save you money. When buying in bulk, you can cook perishable foods all at once or store foods for later use. When taking the latter approach, there are cer-tain storage and safety tips home cooks can take to ensure their food stays fresh and safe to eat.

Be preparedBefore buying a large amount

of food, ensure that your refrig-erator and freezer are in good working order. Use a food ap-pliance thermometer to get an accurate reading of the internal temperature of the freezer and refrigerator. Th e U.S. Food and Drug Administration recom-mends refrigerators be kept at or below 40 F (5 C), and the freezer at or below zero (-18 C). A refrigerator or freezer that is too warm can cause the growth of unhealthy bacteria in stored foods and decrease the shelf life of stored items.

Purchase freezer-safe plas-tic storage bags or containers to hold divided food. Also have a permanent marker handy to la-bel containers with the date and type of food enclosed.Wash later

Wash produce and fresh foods prior to eating. If items are washed before they are stored, the mois-ture trapped can accelerate spoil-age. Lettuce and other leafy veg-etables are the exception. Wash these items and drain thoroughly. Aft erward, store in a sealed bag with paper towels, which will ab-sorb excess moisture.Separate meat and poultry

Individual pieces of meat and poultry should be separated be-fore freezing, as this makes it easier to take out the right por-tions when defrosting for meals.

Small, thin packages will freeze faster and more evenly than other types of containers. Th ey will also defrost quickly for use later on.

Keep hands clean when han-dling raw foods by placing one hand in a small plastic sandwich bag to grab the pieces of chicken or meat. Th en turn the bag inside out on your hand and the piece of food. Place these wrapped pieces into a freezer-safe bag. Th e dou-ble layer of protection will safe-guard against the formation of ice

crystals and freezer burn, which can aff ect fl avor.

Bulk ground beef or turkey purchases are another popular buy. Place in a large storage bag and fl atten the ground meat as much as possible. Use a spat-ula to indent the meat almost through to the bottom in a grid pattern. Th is perforation allows you to access as much of the fro-zen meat as necessary.Defrosting

Th e USDA advises to defrost foods properly to avoid food-borne illnesses. Freezing sus-pends bacteria trapped in food indefi nitely. Improper defrosting practices can cause that bacteria to grow. If the food is not cooked thoroughly, illness can result.

Plan ahead to defrost foods in the refrigerator. It can take up to a day for this method of thawing, so plan meals well in advance.

A cold-water bath also can defrost foods. Th ey should be in a leak-proof package, and the bag should be submerged in cold tap water, changing the water every 30 minutes so it contin-ues to thaw. Small packages of meat, poultry or seafood - about a pound - may thaw in an hour or less.

Microwaves also have a de-frost setting. Just remember to cook foods immediately aft er-ward if you defrost them in a microwave.

Purchasing larger quanti-ties of food can save money and time. Proper storage and food handling aft erward ensures meals will be safe and tasty.


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Th e United States is one of the few countries that does not guarantee paid days off . Th e Center for Eco-nomic and Policy Research says one in four working Americans do not get paid time off . Th e employment site Glassdoor notes that among those who do get paid vacations, 75 percent of employees chose not to use all of their time in 2013. By comparison, Cana-dians get an average of 19 days of vacation time per year. Stress about making up work or falling behind makes some professionals worry about using their vacation time, and those who do travel may stay con-nected to the offi ce in some shape or form. Splitting time between leisure and work responsibilities on a vacation can be taxing and take away from the time you need to relax and recharge. Cut work ties and immerse yourself in the vacation experience.Use a travel agent

Using a travel agent to plan your vacation can remove any stress and anxiety you may feel when planning a trip and juggling the responsibilities of everyday life. Many people choose to book their own trips as a cost-cutting measure. What they dont realize is that travel agents may be privy to special deals and perks they can pass on to cus-tomers. Th ese agents also know the ins and outs of certain resorts and locales. Leaving the legwork in their accomplished hands means all you have to do is show up with your reservations instead of pour-ing over the minutiae of planning.

Consider an all-inclusive tripAll-inclusive resorts and cruise lines take the

work out of having a good time. Th ese types of vacations remove a lot of the problems associated with personal travel. Meals are provided, activities are coordinated, and you dont have to carry extra cash, as most costs generally are covered.Keep your itinerary fl exible

Scheduling right down to the minute can re-move the fun of the trip. Leave opportunities to just sit and enjoy your surroundings. Perhaps other members of the family or traveling party have their own ideas for entertainment. A rigid timeline can make the vacation seem more like a commitment rather than an opportunity to let loose and stop watching the clock.Rent a car

Find out if a rental car can be included in the price of your vacation. Having a car at the ready means vacationers can come and go as they please without worrying about hailing taxis or waiting for public transportation. Rental cars also provide ac-cess to areas outside of resort confi nes. Research possible destinations in advance and map out where you want to go to remain safe and prepared.

Vacations dont have to be taxing. Cut down on some of the stressful aspects of traveling by simpli-fying and delegating tasks.

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But as much as people love to travel, fi nding more time to do so is not always so easy, even for those people with a suffi cient amount of vacation days at their disposal. Oft entimes, fi nding more time to travel requires some extra and earlier planning.

Reconsider when you travel. Building a trip around a long weekend is an easy way to fi nd more time to travel. Consider the holidays that fall on a Monday, such as Memorial Day, Labor Day and Columbus Day. Plan a getaway for these long weekends and you wont even need to use a vacation day. If you have the vacation time to burn, extend the trip one day by leaving on Friday or returning on Tuesday. By the time your trip ends, you will have enjoyed a three-day getaway without using any vaca-tion time or a four-day extended break during which you used just a single day of vacation time. Planning a week-long trip on a holiday week is another way to save a vacation day for later in the year.

Extend business trips. Busi-ness travelers who typically travel on Mondays and/or return home on Fridays can extend those trips to include the weekend preceding or following the trip. Th is gives you a better chance to explore the city where conferences or cli-ent meetings are being held, as business trips typically leave little time to get to a know a city or see its attractions. Business travel-ers can plan family trips around their work trips, giving families a great and oft en cost-eff ective way to see various locales.

Use your allotted vacation time. A 2013 study from Oxford Economics found that American

workers took an average of 16 days of vacation in 2013, which represented a roughly 20 per-cent decline from 2000, when workers took an average of 20.3 vacation days. Th e United States Travel Association discovered a similar pattern, fi nding that in 2013 workers used just 16 of their nearly 21 days of earned time off . Perhaps the easiest way working men and women can fi nd more time to travel is to make use of all of the vacation days they earn as oppose to letting them fall by the wayside at the end of their com-panies calendar years.

Negotiate with your em-ployer. Many employers have grown increasingly fl exible as technology has made it easier for employees to work remotely. Men and women who want to fi nd more time to travel should not be afraid to negotiate more travel time with their employers, even off ering to work remotely from whichever destination they plan to visit. Th is can be an es-pecially eff ective way for parents to extend family vacations in the summertime, as one parent can take the kids in the mornings and aft ernoons while the other works. Come nighttime, the whole family can still enjoy all the fun of a typical vacation.

Travel is a luxury that even busy men and women can enjoy if they employ certain strategies to create more time to get away.

Easy financial tips to get on track

Money is something that individuals usually need more of but frequently fi nd in short supply.

People worry about money . a lot. According to the You-Gov poll for the Institute of Financial Planning and Na-tional Savings and Investments in Great Britain, nearly two-thirds of respondents worried about their fi nances, with 43 percent saying they worried about money more oft en than not. Th ings arent much diff er-ent in the United States, where a recent survey from Lincoln Financial Group showed that 53 percent of respondents worried about having enough money for retirement.

Taking charge of personal fi nances may seem like a diffi -cult undertaking, but you dont have to make drastic lifestyle changes to grow your savings. Try these tips to save more and live a more fi nancially-con-scious life.

Keep fi nancial records. Its hard to determine your fi nan-cial standing if you do not pri-oritize record-keeping. Find a method that you can stick with consistently. Some people pre-fer old-fashioned bookkeeping with pen and paper, while oth-ers may like the convenience of soft ware and mobile apps. Having fi nancial matters clear-ly visible in black and white can show a clear picture of how much money is coming in and how much is being spent.

Explore auto-withdrawal and deposit. Many fi nancial in-stitutions off er several services to customers that can make banking and money manage-ment easier. You can set up a savings account and have money automatically deducted from your paycheck and de-posited into this account. Even small deposits add up over

time. You also can arrange for automatic bill pay so you dont have to worry about accruing late fees for missed payments.Check with your bank or creditunion about these types of ser-vices.

Put a change jar in yourhouse. Change might not be popular, but it is money. Hav-ing a jar or bucket in a loca-tion of the house where you set your wallet or purse may en-courage you to save that loosechange for something larger.Place loose change in the jarand watch it add up. Some banks have coin-counting ma-chines, which can make it eveneasier to cash in your change.

Sign up for shop-and-earn programs. Everyone from credit card companies to majorretailers off er incentives to re-peat customers. Th ese includecash-back or other perks for a percentage of the money spent on purchases. Th ese programs equate to built-in discountsand can help you squirrel away even more money without making a conscious eff ort.

Consider investing. In-vesting can put your money to work in exchange for a return.Th ere are many diff erent types of investments available. If you are an investing novice, work with a fi nancial planner or broker who can help you fi nd a level of risk you are comfort-able with.

Pay off debt. Th e earlieryou can get rid of outstanding debt, the better. Put money to-ward high-interest loans and credit cards so you arent pay-ing so much in costly interestcharges. Aft erward, you canstart saving in earnest.

Learning to take charge of personal fi nances early on canset you on a course for fi nan-cial stability throughout your life.

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Hosts have a lot on their plates when planning dinner parties. Choosing the menu is a big responsibility, as is taking steps to ensure guests feel welcome.

One area novice hosts may overlook is how to set a proper table. Eating on the go or quickly between commitments means individuals oft en grab meals wherever they can, and that rarely leads them to the dining room table. But a properly set table can impress guests and improve the ambiance at a dinner party.

Begin by choosing a matching set of dinnerware. You will need to invest in extra dinnerware if you do not have enough items to accommodate all your guests. If dishes and utensils have seen better days, you may want to upgrade to a new set.

Wash any plates and glasses that have not been used in a while before setting the table. A quick rinse through the dishwasher can freshen them up and remove any accumulated dust.

Select a table linen that fi ts with your dcor or theme. It will be the base for your table setting. Th edinner plate should be front and center for each guest.Place a napkin directly on the center of the dinnerplate or off to the left side.

Utensils will fl ank the plate in order of use. Th eexperts at Emily Post Etiquette suggest using the wordFORKS to remind yourself which order to place theutensils. Begin on the left side of the plate. F is forforks, O represents the plate itself, K is for knives,and S is for spoons. Th e R is not used, but the wordserves as a pneumonic device nonetheless.

In a basic table setting, there may only be one fork, knife and spoon. In more formal settings, additional utensils are provided for multiple courses. Th e additional utensils are placed in order of use. Th erefore, a salad fork would be on the end and thedinner fork closer to the plate. All knives should be facing in toward the dinner plate.

Beverage glasses are placed above the dish andutensils to the right side of it. Bread-and-butter dishesand/or small salad plates appear to the left .

Many hosts do present dessert well aft er the main course, so you will not need to have a dessert plate, beverage cup and saucer or dessert utensils on thetable initially. Th ey can be brought in later on.

Buy a centerpiece to complete the table. Keep in mind the height and size of the arrangement so thatit does not impede guests views or take up so much space that diners feel cramped. Proper table setting can make any meal feel more special.

How to take back your downtime Many working professionals

have hectic schedules. Perhaps due to technology that now allows men and women to stay connected to the offi ce no matter where they might be, a great number of men and women now exceed the traditional full-time employment standard of 40 hours per week. In fact, data from the 2013 and 2014 Gallup Work and Education polls indicates that adults employed full time in the United States work an average of 47 hours per week, almost an entire extra workday.

Some working professionals have little recourse with regard to reducing the number of hours they work each week. But those who fi nd themselves unknowingly working extra hours, whether its by checking work emails at home or answering business calls even aft er leaving the offi ce, can take steps to regain their downtime for themselves.

Schedule activities during before or aft er offi ce hours. Men and women who want to take back their downtime may benefi t if they start to schedule activities during those hours that arent meant to be spent at the offi ce. Rather than planning on going to the gym, plans that can easily fall apart if a particularly diffi cult project lands on your desk, schedule sessions with a physical trainer or sign up for classes with a friend or family member. You will be less likely to work during your downtime

if you have already paid for a training session or class or have scheduled a dinner date or another activity with a loved one. Especially busy professionals can plan activities for one or two weeknights per week so they know they are leaving the offi ce on time no less than 20 percent of the time.

Encourage team-building activities with coworkers. One way to ensure you get out of the offi ce on time is to promote team-building activities with your coworkers. Propose a company soft ball team or encourage your bosses to sponsor a company bowling team. Such activities can create stronger bonds between you and your coworkers, and they also ensure all of you get out of the offi ce on time at least once per week. While you wont necessarily avoid talking about work, you will be out of the offi ce and having fun while you relax rather than sitting at your desk and burning the midnight oil.

Turn off your devices.

Professionals who ownsmartphones or tablets cannow check work emails ormonitor work projects whethertheyre sitting in their offi ces orlounging on the couch at home with their families. Working men and women looking towork less during their downtimeshould consider turning off those devices that keep them connected to their offi ces. Th ismay be more diffi cult thanyou think, as a 2013 survey conducted by Opinion Matterson behalf of GFI Soft ware foundthat 39 percent of participantsacknowledged checking work emails outside of standard work hours, while a whopping 81 percent of the more than 500 respondents said they check their work email on weekends.Men and women who wantto regain their downtime forthemselves can try turning off their devices upon leaving theoffi ce, resisting the temptation to check work emails on nightsand weekends.

How to unplug from your devices

Th e prevalence of technology is undeniable. According to data from the Pew Research Center, as of October 2014, 64 percent of Americans owned a smartphone. In January of the same year, 42 percent of Americans owned a tablet computer while 32 percent owned an e-reader.

While technology can be convenient, many people fi nd themselves spending more time on their devices than they might prefer. Overexposure to communications technology can be detrimental to kids and adults, and some parents might

be surprised to learn just how much time their youngsters are spending using diff erent forms of media. A 2010 survey from the Kaiser Family Foundation found that kids spend more than seven hours per day using various forms of media. Th ats especially disconcerting when considering the American Academy of Pediatrics says that overexposure to media can increase kids risk of aggressive behavior and interest in alcohol and smoking, and lead to poor performance in school.

So how can families who have grown accustomed to using their devices fi nd ways to unplug? Th e following are a handful of strategies families can employ to reduce the amount of time theyre spending on their smartphones, tablets and laptops.

Start monitoring usage. Realizing just how much time you spend on your various devices is a great fi rst step toward unplugging. As you go about your day, jot down each and every time you use any of your devices and what you are doing while using them, and ask family members to do the same. Do so for roughly one week, which should be ample time to provide an adequate picture of how much

time youre spending on your devices and what you are using them for. Dont beat yourself up if the numbers shock you, just resolve to lower those numbers and continue to monitor your device usage as you do so.

Cut out the media junk food. As you examine your device usage, you may notice you are spending lots of time on fruitless activities, whether its catching up on the latest Internet gossip or scanning friends social media pages to pass the time. Eliminating these activities from your day is unlikely to have an adverse

aff ect on your life, and you will fi nd yourself with more time to enjoy more unplugged time with family and friends.

Schedule your media time. Many of todays adults grew up in homes where their parents restricted the time they were allowed to spend watching television. Todays parents can take a similar approach by limiting the amount of time their kids spend on their devices while also placing the same restrictions on themselves. Allow yourself a certain amount of time each day to spend on your devices, even scheduling times each day when you will watch some television or catch up with friends on social media. Stick to this schedule and you will likely see your device usage decrease dramatically.

Recharge devices outside of your bedroom. Many adults cant resist the urge to scan work emails or social media right before going to bed, and that can increase device usage and have a negative impact on sleep. When plugging devices in at night, be sure to charge them outside of your bedroom so you arent tempted to indulge in some extra and unnecessary usage at the end of the day

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