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With fire season in full swing, it is important to always have a plan should one occur in your area. Here are some tips for keeping safe during a wildfire, as well as help protect you and your house as best you can.   Before a Wildfire: -If you see a wildfire, always call 9-1-1. Don’t assume someone already has. -Always have a disaster kit ready as well as an emergency evacuation plan, and make sure everyone in the household knows it as well.   Before The Fire Approaches Your House: -Evacuate your pets or anyone with medical or physical limitations and the youngest immediately. -Wear protective clothing, i.e. clothes that aren’t extremely flammable such as polyester or screen-printed shirts. …

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Not everyone is a planner. Because, let’s face it – not everyone, while bundled in January fleece and dodging rain puddles, can envision the balmy summer months ahead and imagine pitching tents under the stars and building bonfires for s’ mores. So camping in our region can be a little unforgiving for those of us who like to fly, if just a little, by the seat of our pants. We get inspired mid-week on a sunny day and want to go camping NOW. Luckily, if you forgot to reserve a campsite last winter, you can still find great camping – last minute – anytime this summer. Check out this list of campsites that don’t take reservations, and are offered on …

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Did you know that one in five Americans develop skin cancer in the course of a lifetime? It’s no secret that using sunscreen is one of the best things you can do to protect yourself, but did you know that not all sunscreens are created equal? When faced with all the choices out there, it can be hard to tell which sunscreen is best for you. First, remember that there are two types of UV rays: UVA rays and UVB rays. Both of these UV types have been attributed to skin cancer and not all sunscreens will protect you from both rays. UVB rays are commonly known to cause sunburns while UVA are known to be responsible for wrinkles. Tip …

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Serves: 4 Prep time:  10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Total time : 30 minutes Ingredients 1 medium lemon (zested and juiced) 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 tablespoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 16 medium cherry tomatoes 10oz white mushrooms (stemmed) 1 medium zucchini (halved lengthwise and sliced into 1-inch pieces) 1 small red onion (cut into wedges) 1lb filet mignon steak (1 1/2 to 2 inches thick, cut into 4 pieces) Tips & Notes – Make Ahead Tip: Equipment: Eight 10-inch skewers (see Tip) – Tip: When using wooden skewers, wrap the exposed parts with foil to keep them from burning. (Contrary to conventional wisdom, soaking skewers in water doesn’t protect them.) Directions …

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Serves 8 Ingredients 3 teaspoons Vegetable oil 1/4 white wine vinegar 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 6 cups raw chopped vegetables (Choose or add some of your favorites. scallions, broccoli florets, halved cherry tomatoes, asparagus, snow pea pods, cucumber slices, olives, mushrooms, or peppers. (Blanch if desired)) 8oz dry corkscrew pasta (cooked al dente) 1 clove garlic (minced) 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1/2 salt Directions 1. Whisk together oil, vinegar, garlic, lemon juice, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. 2. Pour dressing over hot pasta in a large bowl. Toss to coat. Mix in vegetables. Chill before serving. Nutritional Information Calories 172 Sat. Fat 0.5 g Total Fat 6 g % Fat 30 …

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