In the US we most often eat potatoes baked or fried. However, almost every culture has its own way of preparing potatoes – introduce your family to potatoes as you know them.
Potatoes are also useful for many craft projects. Cut one in half and carve a simple design into the cut end, then dip it in paint and use it for printing. Or cut an end off a sweet potato and let it sit in shallow water for several days. It will start to grow into a beautiful vine.
Davy Crockett was born in 1786. He was a hunter, a trapper, an explorer, a soldier, a State Legislator, and a Congressman and is a symbol of the frontier in the United States. He was killed at the Alamo in the famous battle that helped to bring independence to Texas from Mexico.
Today wecelebrate “southpaws”, another name for people who are left handed. Right handed people operate in the left side of the brain. Left handed people use the right side. Therefore, only left handed people are in their right mind….:) heehee
How to make S’mores:
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Enjoy your delicious gooey treat!!
Note: You can also make S’mores in the microwave. Just put all the ingredients together as described above and pop them into the microwave on high for 10 to 20 seconds (start with 10 seconds and check – marshmallows can explode if microwaved too long). Be sure to put your s’mores on a paper plate or towel to avoid a mess.
Keep them informed of where you are going and when you will be home. Let them know if you are staying out overnight.
How much you eat is as important as what you eat. The US is known for its “supersizing”, especially in restaurants. It’s Ok to ask for a to-go box and take home that food you couldn’t finish at the restaurant. Rent the movie “Supersize Me”.
Celebrated during the ninth month of Islamic calendar, the fast is observed each day from sunrise to sunset. Ramadan concludes with a 3-day festival known as “Eid” or “Eid ul-Fitr. The holiday marks the end of the holy month of fasting and is a culmination of the month-long struggle towards a higher spiritual state.
Remember that any email you send or receive and websites you have visited can be accessed by others. And watch what you post on social networking sites. Nothing on the computer is truly private!
If an au pair travels with her host family as part of her child care responsibilities, it is strongly recommended that a schedule be discussed in advance. Host families need to think about how they will divide child care responsibilities between themselves and their au pair. It is important to remember that the au pair may need orienting to a new setting and that the host family is responsible for her lodging and meals while she is traveling with the family.
On July 20th, several Westchester clusters gathered at Oakland Beach to enjoy a beautiful summer evening socializing with old and new friends and a lovely display of fireworks. Judging by the smiling faces, everyone had a great time!
Here’s the link to see more photos: http://s791.photobucket.com/albums/yy197/MS-APIA/July%202011%20Fireworks/?albumview=slideshow
